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Ravele, A. M., and R. A. Makhado. "Exploitation ofEncephalartos transvenosusoutside and inside Mphaphuli Cycads Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." African Journal of Ecology 48, no. 1 (March 2010): 105–10. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2028.2009.01086.x.

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Baloyi, O., and M. P. Tshisikhawe. "The population ecology of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen. in Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, RSA." South African Journal of Botany 75, no. 2 (April 2009): 430. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2009.02.134.

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Makhado, Rudzani A., Basil J. Curlewis, Wilmien J. Luus‐Powell, and Martin J. Potgieter. "Seasonal changes in home range among tragelaphine antelopes at Musina Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province." African Journal of Ecology 58, no. 4 (July 26, 2020): 885–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aje.12769.

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Begwa, F. P., M. P. Tshisikhawe, and M. H. Ligavha-Mbelengwa. "Classification of a grassland community along the floodplain of Nylsvlei Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, RSA." South African Journal of Botany 76, no. 2 (April 2010): 408. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2010.02.059.

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Mathobela, M. S., and M. H. Ligavha-Mbelengwa. "The population ecology of Terminalia sericea in the Nylsvlei Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." South African Journal of Botany 109 (March 2017): 350. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2017.01.110.

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Mashile, S. P., M. P. Tshisikhawe, and M. H. Ligavha-Mbelengwa. "Tree layer species composition of the Nylsvley Nature Reserve woodland community in Limpopo Province, South Africa." South African Journal of Botany 76, no. 2 (April 2010): 413. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2010.02.074.

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Curlewis, Basil J., Wilmien J. Luus-Powell, Martin J. Potgieter, and Rudzani A. Makhado. "Terrain encountered along the browsing path of Tragelaphus strepsiceros in the Musina Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province." Transactions of the Royal Society of South Africa 73, no. 3 (September 2, 2018): 264–69. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0035919x.2018.1534760.

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Makhado, Rudzani A., Basil J. Curlewis, Wilmien J. Luus‐Powell, and Martin J. Potgieter. "Forbs and herbs diet of the Tragelaphus strepsiceros at Musina Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." African Journal of Ecology 58, no. 4 (September 9, 2020): 897–901. http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/aje.12791.

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MP, Tshisikhawe, O. Baloyi, MH Ligavha-Mbelengwa, and RB Bhat. "The population ecology of Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen. in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Phyton 81, no. 1 (2012): 107–12. http://dx.doi.org/10.32604/phyton.2012.81.107.

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Seloana, M. Q., M. J. Potgieter, J. W. Kruger, and J. J. Jordaan. "The ecological impact of elephant herbivory on vegetation of Atherstone Collaborative Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." South African Journal of Botany 103 (March 2016): 348. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sajb.2016.02.166.

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Dissertations / Theses on the topic "Blouberg Nature Reserve – Limpopo Province":

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Okumbor, Joshua Chukwuerokeh. "Land restitution and development : a case study of Manvhela `Ben Lavin` nature reserve, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/761.

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Thesis (M.A. (Sociology)) --University of Limpopo, 2010
The study is on land restitution and development departing from the assumption that the return of a people’s land should contribute to the enhancement of their wellbeing. The question is does the common land-use objective of beneficiaries of land restitution match their share historical right to the returned land? What should actions on the returned land be based – livelihood needs or restorative justice? A profile of the livelihoods of the Manavhelas showed how the land restitution process can be used to reduce poverty amongst previously dispossessed Black South Africans. Methodological triangulation was used to achieve the above. It was observed in this case that land restitution is yet to realise poverty reduction because of gaps in its conception and inadequacies in the implementation. Closing the gap and linking the land restitution programme to the livelihood needs of its beneficiaries will improve its capacity to deliver on its promise
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Mashale, Modise Christopher. "Evaluation of the public-private partnership in the Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve : Maruleng Municipality in the Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1832.

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Thesis (M. Dev.) -- University of Limpopo, 2014
The aim of the study was to examine the public private partnership in Lekgalammetse Nature Reserve, which was championed by the Limpopo Tourism Agency under the banner of Limpopo Economic Development Environment and Tourism Department after the protected land was placed under restitution process. The purpose of the study was to evaluate whether the partnership which was created has the capacity to enhance the socio-economic development of the claimants and the adjacent communities in the area where the nature reserve is situated. Land restitution process in case of an area declared protected area by law; says that there will not be physical occupation by the claimants in terms of section 42 of the Land Restitution Act. Therefore the only way that the claimants can benefit from the land, is to become land owners and partner in terms of activities that take place in the protected area for social and economic benefits. A public private partnership was recognised as a potential vehicle for social, economical and environmental well being of both parties. However the developmental prospects of the partnership were unknown and overestimated. Views from the study as well as the literature review support the assertions that in this type of land claim, a public private partnership is the best way to go about developing the claimants and the adjacent communities. The review also highlighted the importance of a partnership in a protected area and its benefits, especially in developing the adjacent communities. Thus the role of the community in participating in their development and of the protected area was the main focus of this study. The study collected both qualitative and quantitative data using interviews and a questionnaire. The study concluded by providing recommendations to stakeholders of Lekgalameetse Nature Reserve on how to improve their partnership relations. Some of the recommendations proposed are to involve a private partner to enhance development in the area; there should be provided with a coordinated and proper management, develop a capacity building tool to improve the co-management function and create an environment where all partners are equal in the partnership. The correct implementation of the Performance Management System will serve as a means to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness and accountability in the use of resources in accelerating access to good quality services and a better life for all. A well balanced partnership has a potential to increase community benefits and maximize the conservation of the biodiversity of the area.
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Khoza, Thembile Tracy. "The abundance and species richness of the spiders (Araneae : Arachnida) associated with a rivine and sweet thorn thicket, rocky outcrop and Aloe Marlothii thicket in the Polokwane Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province." Thesis, University of Limpopo (Turfloop Campus), 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/923.

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Mostert, T. H. C. (Theodorus Hendrik Cornelis). "Vegetation ecology of the Soutpansberg and Blouberg area in the Limpopo Province." Thesis, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2263/23251.

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The fast growing local human population, especially through immigration from countries north of South Africa, is placing the Soutpansberg and Blouberg areas under increasing pressure. The insatiable demand for more arable land within these agriculturally marginal and semi-arid areas is leading to severe degradation of the remaining natural resources. The Soutpansberg–Blouberg region has been recognized as a Centre of Endemism and is regarded as a region of exceptionally high biological diversity. The Soutpansberg Conservancy and the Blouberg Nature Reserve reveal extremely rich diversities of plant communities relative to the sizes of these conservation areas. The Major Vegetation Types and plant communities of the Soutpansberg Centre of Endemism are described in detail with special reference to the Soutpansberg Conservancy and the Blouberg Nature Reserve. Phytosociological data from 466 sample plots were ordinated using a Detrended Correspondence Analysis (DECORANA) and classified using Two–way Indicator Species Analysis(TWINSPAN). The resulting classification was further refined with table–sorting procedures based on the Braun–Blanquet floristic–sociological approach of vegetation classification using MEGATAB. Eight Major Vegetation Types were identified and described as Eragrostis lehmanniana var. lehmanniana–Sclerocarya birrea subsp. caffra BNR Northern Plains Bushveld, Euclea divinorum–Acacia tortilis BNR Southern Plains Bushveld, Englerophytum magalismontanum–Combretum molle BNR Mountain Bushveld, Adansonia digitata–Acacia nigrescens Soutpansberg Arid Northern Bushveld, Catha edulis–Flueggia virosa Soutpansberg Moist Mountain Thickets, Diplorhynchus condylocarpon–Burkea africana Soutpansberg Leached Sandveld, Rhus rigida var. rigida–Rhus magalismontanum subsp. coddii Soutpansberg Mistbelt Vegetation and Xymalos monospora–Rhus chirendensis Soutpansberg Forest Vegetation. Plant communities of each of the Major Vegetation Types are described. The primary ecological drivers of the event-driven and the classic climax vegetation types are discussed and management recommendations are made for effective conservation of these last remaining pockets of wilderness. The available data supports the recognition of the region as an important Centre of Plant Endemism and Biological Diversity requiring conservation attention. Copyright
Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2010.
Plant Science
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Rampheri, Mangana Berel. "An assessment of the implication of involving local communities in biodiversity conservation : a case study of Blouberg Nature Reserve in Limpopo, South Africa." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/3440.

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Thesis (M.Sc. (Geography)) -- University of Limpopo, 2020
This work aimed at assessing the implications of involving local communities in biodiversity conservation in Blouberg Nature Reserve (BNR) in Limpopo Province, South Africa. To achieve this objective, firstly biodiversity status before and after involving local communities in conservation initiatives was assessed using multi-temporal medium-resolution Landsat series data and species diversity indices. The results showed that there were significant variations (α = 0.05) in tree species diversity in BNR for before and after involving local communities. For example, tree species diversity was low after involving communities particularly for the years 1996 and 2019. Secondly, benefits and costs of involving local communities in biodiversity conservation as well as their investigate views, perceptions and attitudes BNR management were assessed. The study demonstrated local communities do not obtain sufficient benefits or incur numerous costs from the nature reserve. Despite this, there was considerable support for biodiversity conservation (84.2%) since household respondents still held positive attitudes towards biodiversity conservation in the reserve. For, example most of them indicated that they would report illegal activities to the authorities. However, despite lack of participation by the majority of the household respondents (89.6%) in biodiversity conservation, they demonstrated understanding of the relevance of nature conservation. In contrary, the BNR Manager stated that the local communities received benefits in the form of fuel-wood for special occasions such as funerals and bush meat sold at treasury approved tariffs during culling. However, illegal activities like poaching are still experienced in the nature reserve. Thus, the study underscores the relevance the integrating satellite data and qualitative information in assessing the ecological condition of PAs. Such information can help in biodiversity monitoring and decision-making on conservation of biodiversity. Keywords: biodiversity conservation; community-based natural resource management approach; ecological status; mapping; satellite data; spatial characterisation; species diversity; statistical analysis.
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Tshimomola, Tshifhiwa. "The population Biology of Sclerocarya birrea at Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/933.

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MSc (Botany)
Department of Botany
The overall aim of this study was to determine the population biology of Sclerocarya birrea (A Rich) Hochst., subspecies caffra (Sond) at Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo, South Africa. Sclerocarya birrea is a keystone plant species which is rated as one of the most highly valued indigenous trees because of its multiple uses. It is identified as a key species to support the livelihood of rural communities and it is central to various commercial activities. Sclerocarya birrea is also widely used by game in protected areas and by humans in communal areas for its fruit, wood and medicinal properties. Understanding the population biology for this key stone species is important as there are many environmental factors that are affecting its population structure. The study found that the population of S. birrea at Nylsvley Nature Reserve is fairly healthy and is mainly comprised of seedling and adult trees. Evidence of predators feeding on the seeds of Sclerocarya birrea was also recorded in this study. Additionally, disturbance, such as fire and cutting do not have negative impact on S.barrea
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Tiawoun, Makuete Andre Patrick. "Reproductive biology towards the conservation of securidaca longepedunculata fresen in theNylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Diss., 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/423.

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Madilonga, Mpho Given. "Population biology and ecology of Vachellia karroo (Hayne) Banfi and Galasso in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Diss., 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/951.

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MSc (Botany)
Department of Botany
Plant populations are determined by many elements that impose demographic filters. Following disturbance, in African savanna woodland trees regenerate both sexually and vegetatively. Vachellia karroo (Hayne) Banfi and Galasso, family Fabaceae and sub family Mimosideae, commonly known as “sweet thorn” or “soetdoring” (Afrikaans), is a leguminous shrub common throughout Southern Africa. Its distribution range is from the Southwestern Cape northwards into Namibia, Angola, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is a pioneer species and has the ability to encroach rapidly into grassland grazing areas. Therefore, V. karroo is considered the most important woody invader of grasslands in South Africa. This study aimed at investigating the population biology and ecology of V. karroo in the clay waterlogged site of the Nylsvley Nature Reserve. Plant height, stem circumference, canopy cover, distance between individuals were measured and disturbance levels on individuals of V. karroo were estimated during sampling. The results showed that the population of V. karroo display an adequate growth curve thus implying that the population of V. karroo in the Nylsvley Nature Reserve is healthy and viable. More mature healthy individuals were found in September and December, than during June and July; this is obviously because early summer season, and in September most of the savanna plant species were starting to actively recover from the winter dry season. This is confirmation enough that the population of V. karroo is expanding in the clay waterlogged areas of Nylsvley Nature Reserve.
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MacGregor, Shaun Donovan. "Influence of drought or elephant on the dynamics of key woodland species in a semiarid African savanna." Thesis, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/8763.

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Extensive drought - and elephant-related dieback of Colophospermum mopane and Acacia tortitis, respectively, offered an opportunity for increasing understanding of the causes of drought-related patch dieback, the factors influencing elephant utilization of woody plants, and the response of woody plants to both aforementioned determinants of savanna structure and function. The dendrochronological analysis of both species was undertaken to estimate potential rates of replacement, following extensive mortality. Areas of discrete dieback were compared with adjacent paired areas of 'healthy' vegetation, which revealed, on average, 87% and 13% loss of basal area by mortality, respectively. 'Live' and 'dead' plots did not differ in soil type, topography or mean slope, but differed in vegetation structure, soil surface condition, and soil chemistry. Although there was evidence of self-thinning, neither inter - nor intra-specific competition explained dieback. 'Dead', by comparison with 'live' plots, had changed from functioning as sinks of sediment and water to sources, were less likely to retain water because of a poor soil surface condition, and were predisposed to drought effects because of a greater proportion of fines, and Na concentration. Dieback resulted from insufficient soil water for survival during a drought owing to the development of a dysfunctional landscape during 50 years of livestock ranching. Spatial heterogeneity within a landscape was suggested to enhance woodland resilience to severe droughts by ensuring the survival of plants in run-on sinks or 'drought refuge' sites. Stem sections were removed from 40 multi-stemmed C. mopane trees and prepared for examination under a dissecting microscope. It was impossible to age C. mopane, owing to a hollow and/or dark heartwood. Nevertheless, the distribution of stem diameters suggested a single recruitment event. Fire scars attributed to the last recorded fire in 1948 could explain the trees' multi-stemmed growth form and indicate that most trees of VLNR were > 50 years of age. Growth rings were identified in 29 A. tortilis trees of unknown age, but were not correlated with annual rainfall records. Growth rates varied between trees; mean ring width ranged from 1.4 to 3.5 mm (overall mean 2.4 ± 0.1 mm). A technique was proposed for predicting growth rate from annual rainfall, using selected data, and several factors potentially influencing ring width in semiarid environs were identified. Permanent ground-based transects were located within riparian (n = 16) and Acacia (n = 5) woodlands to monitor elephant utilization. Elephant had not changed the population structure of the woodlands by 2000, but had reduced stem density from 215.6 stems ha -1 (1996) to 84.4 stems ha -I (2000). Acacia tortitis trees in the woodlands had branches removed, were debarked, uprooted and broken. Acacia tortitis trees in the riverine had lower levels of utilization, whilst Acacia nilotica trees were mostly debarked. The method of elephant feeding varies within and between woody species, provided it is within the mechanical constraints of a certain size or species. Elephant behaviour is concluded to depend on spatiotemporal variation of forage abundance/quality, abundance of a preferred species, and species response (coppice or mortality). Elephant can cause a change of vegetation state, and increase spatial homogeneity of a plant population. The remnant population of woodland trees should provide the potential for recolonization, in which case the system would reflect the stable limit cycle. However, if browsing inhibits seedling recruitment, the system could reflect either a multiple stable state system or an artificial equilibrium imposed on a stable limit cycle.
Thesis (M.Sc.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 2000.

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