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Native Forest Regeneration in Pine and Eucalypt Plantations in Northern Province, South Africa

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This study assesses understory colonization by indigenous plant species in exotic tree plantations established on grasslands growing adjacent to native mixed evergreen forest in Northern Province, South Africa.

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Sprouting, succession and tree species diversity in a South African coastal dune forest

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This study examines the role of sprouting in the maintenance of plant diversity where prevailing disturbance frequency and severity allows, specifically, in the coastal dune forest of Kwazulu-Natal. 

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Plantation Forestry in Sub Saharan Africa: Silvicultural, Ecological and Economic Aspects

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Distribution and genetic diversity of five invasive pests of Eucalyptus in sub-Saharan Africa

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Forests as safety nets for mitigating the impacts of HIV/AIDS in southern Africa

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Nursery and Establishment Techniques as Factors in Productivity of Man-made Forests in Southern Africa

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Site Relationships for Some Wood Properties of Pine Species in Plantation Forests of Southern Africa

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There are three main pine species that are planted in Southern African plantations. Genetic variation and its relationship with wood properties of pine wood has been extensively studied, however little is known about the influence of site on wood properties.

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Suppression of seed production as a long-term strategy in weed biological control: The combined impact of two biocontrol agents on Acacia mearnsii in South Africa

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Women, income and poverty: Gendered access to resources in Post-Apartheid South Africa

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This article analyzes gendered income poverty trends in post-apartheid South Africa, focusing on the complex societal shifts that emerged during the transition from apartheid. The authors highlight how these changes have affected women’s access to resources—improving it through increased employment opportunities and hindering it due to challenges like the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

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Acid Mine Drainage from Gold Mining in South Africa: Remediation, Reuse, and Resource Recovery

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Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) is a persistent issue in South Africa, stemming from both active and defunct mines. It generates from waste materials, leading to severe environmental consequences such as water pollution and ecosystem disruption. The acidic and metal-rich nature of AMD poses significant environmental hazards if not properly managed.

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The Realities of Community Based Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa

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