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The vegetation and wildlife habitats of the Savuti-Mababe-Linyanti ecosystem, northern Botswana.
(Sabinet African Journals, 2017-05-23)
This study classified the vegetation of the Savuti-Mababe-Linyanti ecosystem (SMLE), northern Botswana and developed a detailed map that provides a reliable habitat template of the SMLE for future wildlife habitat use ...
Pastoralists’ perception and ecological knowledge on savanna ecosystem dynamics in semi-arid Botswana
(Resilience Alliance, 2012)
We investigated vegetation dynamics in relation to livestock grazing as perceived by pastoral farmers in different regions of Botswana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect farmers’ understanding of vegetation ...
The Okavango Delta: Fisheries in a fluctuating floodplain system
(Frontiers Media [Commercial Publisher], 2022-09-07)
Wetlands are among the most productive ecosystems globally characterized by dynamic interactions between terrestrial and aquatic habitats at different scales. These systems support valuable floodplain fisheries that are a ...
A case for gender equity in governance of the Okavango Deltafisheries in Botswana
(Wiley Online Library, 2012-05-22)
Fish is a major source of livelihood for the majority of people living around the Okavango Delta in north western Botswana. Gender dynamics and governance regimes determine differential access to, and control of, resources ...
Rebrowsing by elephants three years after simulated browsing on five woody plant species in northern Botswana
(Southern African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA), 2005-11-10)
Utilization by the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) of five tree species of different acceptability was assessed on trees used three years earlier in a simulated browsing experiment. The experiment included two levels ...
Conservation implications of brown hyaena (Parahyaena brunnea) population densities and distribution across landscapes in Botswana.
(Sabinet, 2017-08-16)
The brown hyaena (Parahyaena brunnea) is endemic to southern Africa. The largest population of this near-threatened species occurs in Botswana, but limited data were available to assess distribution and density. Our ...
Investigating groundwater recharge potential of Notwane catchment in Botswana using geophysical and geospatial tools.
(Elsevier, 2022-04)
Study region
This study is conducted over the Notwane Catchment Area (NCA) in South eastern Botswana using geospatial and geophysical tools.
Study focus
Geospatial and geophysical tools, which provide spatial information ...
Enhancing Germination of Seeds of Cassia abbreviata and Senegalia nigrescens Using Pre-Sowing Seed Treatments in Botswana
(Enviro Research Publishers, 2021-11-30)
Cassia abbreviata and Senegalia nigrescens are indigenous trees found in North and Central regions of Botswana. However, inadequate knowledge of their silviculture and decline in population due to deforestation, expanding ...
Bare soil reflectance to characterize variability in soil properties
(Taylor & Francis Online, 2015-07-11)
Remote sensing allows for the rapid and inexpensive acquisition of soil reflectance data. Knowing what soil parameters have the greatest influence on bare soil imagery will facilitate better use of remote sensing for ...
Pre-sowing treatments for enhancing germination of Guibortia coleosperma and Amblygonocarpus andongensis seeds from Kazuma Forest Reserve, Botswana
(Academic Journal, 2021-09-30)
The effect of seed presowing treatment on Guibortia coleosperma and Amblygonocarpus andongensis was investigated. Seeds of both species were subjected to four experiments, containing 10 levels of presowing treatments: ...