Browsing by Subject "Wetland"
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A diatom functional-based approach to assess changing environmental conditions in temporary depressional wetlands
(Elsevier, 2017)Functional-based assessments to identify the effects of human-induced disturbances on diatom communities are increasingly used. However, information on the response of functional groups to natural disturbances in temporary ... -
Diversity of zooplankton and aquatic macroinvertebrates in the Ntsikeni Nature Reserve
(North-West University (South Africa). Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)The Ntsikeni Nature Reserve is one of 23 wetlands in South Africa that is designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance. The Ntsikeni wetland complex comprises an area of 1070 ha, located within a provincial ... -
The dynamics of fluvial transportation of uranium in the Rietspruit river system in South Africa
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023-10)Mining of precious metals started many years ago, for instance, gold (Au) and the offshoot uranium (U) mining in South Africa's Witwatersrand Basin. Consequently, mining activities contaminate the environment with ... -
A quality review of environmental impact assessment reports for lodge development in Botswana's Okavango Delta
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)As part of its domestic and international obligations, and in line with global trends, Botswana has introduced Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as the foremost tool for realising sustainable development. This process ...