Track 2-12: Control and Management of Weeds and Diseases of Grass and Forage Systems
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Publication Date
2013
Location
Sydney, Australia
Description
Burning of natural rangeland in order to rejuvenate and increase palatability of grazing is a common practice in parts of South Africa. Concern about the long-term effects on biodiversity and the depletion of much-needed soil car-bon led to this investigation.
Citation
Theron, S.; Botha, J. C.; and Marais, A., "In Search of an Alternative to Fire for Manipulating Bush Encroachment in the Arid Karoo Region of South Africa" (2013). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 9.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/22/2-12/9)
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In Search of an Alternative to Fire for Manipulating Bush Encroachment in the Arid Karoo Region of South Africa
Sydney, Australia
Burning of natural rangeland in order to rejuvenate and increase palatability of grazing is a common practice in parts of South Africa. Concern about the long-term effects on biodiversity and the depletion of much-needed soil car-bon led to this investigation.
