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Variation in ground dwelling insect assemblages on five habitats at Sebele content farm in Gaborone, Botswana.
(Indian Journals, 2012-09-15)
A study was conducted at Sebele content Farm in Gaborone, botswana to investigate the effects of different agricultural land uses on species richness, diversity and abundance of ground dwelling insects. The agricultural ...
Diversity patterns of woody vegetation of Kgatleng District, Botswana.
(Biodiversity, Evolution and Ecology of Plants., 2018)
Vegetation assessments have intensified around the globe to document plant diversity in the wake of climatic shifts and local environmental changes. Botswana also recognises the value of documenting plant diversity, and ...
Attitudes of local communities towards forest conservation in Botswana: a case study of Chobe Forest Reserve.
(Commonwealth Forestry Association, 2016-06)
Understanding conservation attitudes of local communities is essential to the long-term sustainable management of natural resources such as forests. This paper, guided by the Social exchange theory, examined attitudes of ...
HIV/AIDS, artisanal fishing and food security in the Okavango Delta, Botswana
(Elservier, 2017)
Generally, rural households pursue all year round natural and non-natural resource-based livelihood systems to diversify these options in order to cope with risks emanating from a range of shocks and stressors. Artisanal ...
Dimensional Relations and Physical Properties of Wood of Acacia saligna, an Invasive Tree species growing in Botswana
(International Science Community Association, 2013-07-06)
A study was carried out to evaluate wood physical properties of Acacia saligna, an invasive alien species that has naturalized in Botswana. Wood samples were collected from three different trees at three different heights ...
Studies on Mukwa (Pterocarpus angolensis, D. C.) Dieback in Chobe Forest Reserves in Botswana.
(Canadian Center of Science and Education (CCSE) [Society Publisher], 2012-08-20)
A study was carried out in forest reserves located in Chobe district in Botswana to assess the effect of dieback and associated causes on Mukwa tree, Pterocarpus angolensis Fire, elephant damage and dieback were assessed ...
Potential impacts of biofuel development on food security in Botswana: A contribution to energy policy.
(Elsevier, 2012-01-20)
Biofuel development continues to be a critical development strategy in Africa because it promises to be an important part of the emerging bio-economy. However, there is a growing concern that the pattern of biofuel development ...
Extraction of Pesticides from Plants using Solid Phase Microextraction and QuEChERS
(South African Journal of Chemistry, 2013)
A study employing dispersive solid phase extraction in the formof the quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe (QuEChERS) method and solid phase microextraction (SPME) for the cleanup of pesticides in plant samples ...
Utilization of edible wild plants and their contribution to household income in Gweta Village, central Botswana.
(International Research Journals, 2015-11)
Gweta Village is endowed with a variety of edible wild plants (EWPs) ranging from fruits and leafy vegetables to tubers utilised by the residents. The study focused on documenting and synthesising indigenous knowledge ...
Spatial and temporal variations of microinvertebrates across temporary floodplains of the lower Okavango Delta, Botswana
(Elservier, 2011-08-06)
The connectivity of the Okavango Delta to its temporary floodplains may reduce due to threats of increasing human water demands and climate change. Microinvertebrates in aquatic systems have a regulatory effect on juvenile ...