scholarly journals An ecological study of the major vegetation communities of the Vaalbos National Park, Northern Cape. 1. The Than-Droogeveld section

Koedoe ◽  
1994 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Bezuidenhout
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Management ◽  
National Park ◽  
Ecological Study ◽  
Hierarchical Classification ◽  
Vegetation Map ◽  
Conservation Policies ◽  
Classification Technique ◽  
Detailed Classification ◽  
Northern Cape ◽  
Ecological Basis

A detailed classification, description and mapping of the Than-Droogeveld section of the Vaalbos National Park, Northern Cape Province, were initiated. This classification is intended to serve as an ecological basis for the establishment of an efficient wildlife management programme as well as conservation policies for the Vaalbos National Park. Using a numerical classification technique (TWINSPAN) as a first approximation, the classification was refined by applying Braun-Blanquet procedures. A hierarchical classification, as well as description, ecological interpretation and a vegetation map are presented. In the phytosociological table 11 major plant communities are recognised.

scholarly journals An ecological study of the major vegetation communities of the Vaalbos National Park, Northern Cape. 2. The Graspan-Holpan section

Koedoe ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Bezuidenhout
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Management ◽  
National Park ◽  
Ecological Study ◽  
Numerical Classification ◽  
Vegetation Map ◽  
Conservation Policies ◽  
Classification Technique ◽  
First Approximation ◽  
Detailed Classification ◽  
Northern Cape

Detailed classification, description and mapping of the Graspan-Holpan section of the Vaalbos National Park, Northern Cape, were initiated. This classification is intended to serve as a basis for the establishment of an efficient wildlife management programme as well as conservation policies for the Vaalbos National Park. Using a numerical classification technique (TWINSPAN) as a first approximation, the classification was refined by applying Braun-Blanquet procedures. A hierarchical plant community clas- sification, description, ecological interpretation and a vegetation map are presented. In the phytosociological table nine major plant communities are recognised.

scholarly journals The major vegetation communities of the Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape. 1. The southern section

Koedoe ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H. Bezuidenhout
Keyword(s):  
Plant Communities ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
National Park ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Vegetation Map ◽  
Conservation Policies ◽  
Community Classification ◽  
Northern Cape ◽  
Plant Community Classification ◽  
Southern Section

Classification, description and mapping of the vegetation of the Augrabies Falls National Park, Northern Cape, were initiated. The classification is intended to serve as a basis for the establishment of an efficient wildlife management programme as well as conservation policies for the Augrabies Falls National Park. Using the BBPC suite, according to Braun-Blanquet procedures to classify the vegetation of the southern section of the Augrabies Falls National Park, six major plant communities are recognised. A hierarchical plant community classification, description, ecological interpretation and a vegetation map are presented.

scholarly journals The phytosociology of the northern section of the Borakalalo Nature Reserve

Koedoe ◽  
1996 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
L.R. Brown ◽  
G.J. Bredenkamp ◽  
N. Van Rooyen
Keyword(s):  
Plant Communities ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Hierarchical Classification ◽  
Management Programme ◽  
Vegetation Map ◽  
Diagnostic Species ◽  
Twinspan Classification ◽  
Ecological Basis

After classifications and descriptions of the southern and western sections of the Borakalalo Nature Reserve were published, a study on the phytosociology of the northern part was initiated. The study is aimed at providing an ecological basis for establishing an efficient wildlife management programme for the reserve. From a TWINSPAN classification, refined by Braun-Blanquet procedures, 15 plant communities, which can be grouped into six major plant communities, were identified. Descriptions of the various plant communities, include diagnostic species, prominent species and less conspicuous species of the tree, shrub, forb and grass strata. A hierarchical classification, description of the plant communities and a vegetation map are presented.

Classification of vegetation in Cucphuong National Park with the aim of large-scale mapping, Vietnam

1996 ◽  
pp. 64-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nguen Nghia Thin ◽  
Nguen Ba Thu ◽  
Tran Van Thuy
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Satellite Images ◽  
Field Work ◽  
Aerial Photographs ◽  
Vegetation Map ◽  
Dense Forest ◽  
Broad Leaved Forest ◽  
Leaved Forest

The tropical seasonal rainy evergreen broad-leaved forest vegetation of the Cucphoung National Park has been classified and the distribution of plant communities has been shown on the map using the relations of vegetation to geology, geomorphology and pedology. The method of vegetation mapping includes: 1) the identifying of vegetation types in the remote-sensed materials (aerial photographs and satellite images); 2) field work to compile the interpretation keys and to characterize all the communities of a study area; 3) compilation of the final vegetation map using the combined information. In the classification presented a number of different level vegetation units have been identified: formation classes (3), formation sub-classes (3), formation groups (3), formations (4), subformations (10) and communities (19). Communities have been taken as mapping units. So in the vegetation map of the National Park 19 vegetation categories has been shown altogether, among them 13 are natural primary communities, and 6 are the secondary, anthropogenic ones. The secondary succession goes through 3 main stages: grassland herbaceous xerophytic vegetation, xerophytic scrub, dense forest.

scholarly journals Mapping and evaluation of the state of conservation of the vegetation in and surrounding the Chapada Diamantina National Park, NE Brazil

2009 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 21-30 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roy Richard Funch ◽  
Raymond Mervyn Harley ◽  
Ligia Silveira Funch
Keyword(s):  
National Park ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Vegetation Map ◽  
Chapada Diamantina ◽  
Diamond Mining ◽  
Agricultural Use ◽  
Sedge Meadows ◽  
Management And Conservation

The Chapada Diamantina National Park (CDNP) was created in the midst of a densely populated area, and significant sections of the reserve are still undergoing processes of natural regeneration after intensive diamond mining activities were initiated in the mid-1800's. An up-to-date vegetation map was needed in order to indicate the types and distribution of regional vegetation assemblages in an easily interpretable manner and at an appropriate planning scale that could be easily consulted by decision makers and other interested groups at all levels of conservation (and development) planning. A vegetation map of the Chapada Diamantina National Park, and the areas immediately surrounding it, was prepared that: 1) delimits, describes, and maps the regional vegetation assemblages; 2) provides an indication of the degree of conservation of the mapped vegetation; 3) develops this information in a format that facilitates continued updating and revision as more information becomes available, enabling the monitoring of the evolution of the Park lands, and; 4) presents this information in a manner that can be easily interpreted and used for planning, management and conservation purposes. The resulting vegetation map revealed intensive anthropogenic disturbances in forested, savanna, and semi-arid areas subjected to intensive agricultural use outside of the Park boundaries. The National Park lands are generally well preserved but burning has replaced formerly extensive forest areas with open sedge meadows. In spite of intensive modification of the regional vegetation, two well preserved areas with high priority for conservation efforts beyond the National Park limits were identified and characterized. The vegetation mapping of the park itself can aid in the preparation of its management plan and in the reformulation of the existing boundaries of that reserve.

scholarly journals Plant communities and landscapes of the Parque Nacional do Limpopo, Moçambique

Koedoe ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Stalmans ◽  
W.P.D. Gertenbach ◽  
Filipa Carvalho-Serfontein
Keyword(s):  
Plant Communities ◽  
National Park ◽  
Building Blocks ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Kruger National Park ◽  
Vegetation Map ◽  
Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park ◽  
Eastern Boundary

The Parque Nacional do Limpopo (PNL) was proclaimed during 2002. It covers 1 000 000 ha in Moçambique on the eastern boundary of the Kruger National Park (KNP) and forms one of the major components of the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park. A vegetation map was required as one of the essential building blocks for the drafting of its management plan (Grossman & Holden 2002).

scholarly journals Impact of community participation in adaptive wildlife resources management at Mole National Park, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 139-149
Author(s):  
Benjamin Makimilua Tiimub ◽  
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Braimah Gbolo ◽  
Richard Wonnsibe Tiimob ◽  
Ernestina Laatman Tiimo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Community Participation ◽  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
National Park ◽  
Population Decline ◽  
Market Value ◽  
Habitat Destruction ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
Market Value Chain ◽  
Trade Market

Purpose: Wildlife resources constitute indispensable nature’s strongholds for human livelihoods strategies in forest, savanna zones across Ghana and the worldwide although, it often engendered conflicts. Impact of community participation on adaptive wildlife resources management was strategically assessed at Mole National Park. Research methodology: 60 randomly selected park environs residents were interviewed for valid responses using semi-structured questionnaires. Findings: High wildlife products demand has transformed bush meat into lucrative business through poaching by thousands of youths and adults, causing habitat destruction and sharp wildlife population decline. Hunters, poachers, middlemen, restaurant operators constituted game-trade-market-value chain. Limitations: Funding subjectivity reduced scope of the study to only few communities in dry season. Temptation to reject the questionnaires on suspicion of force evacuation plots against some park adjoining villages was later refuted. Hence, recovery rate was 100%. Contribution: We recommend that Wildlife Division of the Forestry Commission should strengthen synergies on community participation in adaptive wildlife management by coopting educational interventions that positively influence indigenous behaviors through seminars, workshops, face-to-face interactions. This will better define the rights, roles, responsibilities of key partners towards resolving communal wildlife conflicts. Keywords: Community participation, Wildlife management, Park sustainability, Poaching, Game-trade-market-value chain

scholarly journals A Brief History of Kafue National Park, Zambia.

Koedoe ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 44 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
H.K. Mwima
Keyword(s):  
Wildlife Management ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
National Park ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
History Of

This paper presents the first documentation of the history of Zambia's oldest and largest national park: Kafue National Park. The movement of people out of the park is systematically presented. Furthermore, access and resource use and exploitation rights granted to people who lived inside the park are summarised. The paper looks at park administration, wildlife management, tourism and briefly presents areas for future studies.

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