The influence of Acacia Mearnsii invasion on soil properties in the Kouga Mountains, Eastern Cape, South Africa

The invasion of Acacia mearnsii in the Kouga catchment, Eastern Cape, South Africa, has various negative impacts on the ecosystem. These impacts include: reduced species richness, increased water use, increased nutrients and increased N cycling rates. The native shrubby fynbos vegetation has adapted...

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Main Author: Van der Waal, Benjamin Wentsel
Format: Others
Language:English
Published: Rhodes University 2010
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005515