A Field Guide to the Clarens Village Conservancy

A Field Guide to the Clarens Village Conservancy
Author: Rodney Moffett
Publisher: UJ Press
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2018-12-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 192842421X

With the scenic village of Clarens located on the western edge of the Maloti-Drakensberg, the Clarens Village Conservancy offers a taste of biodiversity quite special to this region: it forms an area of overlap between western arid elements, moist eastern elements, Afromontane elements, and Drakensberg alpine elements. As such, there is a treat for adventurers around every corner in this rugged environment. Thanks to active and well-managed civic organisations such as the Clarens Village Conservancy, this natural heritage will not go unappreciated. We are truly privileged to live and work in this environment, and hope that this Field Guide will inspire many visitors to come to marvel at our mountains and its treasures.

A Field Guide to the Clarens Village Conservancy

A Field Guide to the Clarens Village Conservancy
Author: Rodney Moffett
Publisher: AFRICAN SUN MeDIA
Total Pages: 161
Release: 2018-12-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1928424201

With the scenic village of Clarens located on the western edge of the Maloti-Drakensberg, the Clarens Village Conservancy offers a taste of biodiversity quite special to this region: it forms an area of overlap between western arid elements, moist eastern elements, Afromontane elements, and Drakensberg alpine elements. As such, there is a treat for adventurers around every corner in this rugged environment. Thanks to active and well-managed civic organisations such as the Clarens Village Conservancy, this natural heritage will not go unappreciated. We are truly privileged to live and work in this environment, and hope that this Field Guide will inspire many visitors to come to marvel at our mountains and its treasures. Dr Ralph Clark Director: Afromontane Research Unit Qwaqwa Campus, University of the Free State Honorary Life Member: iVungu River Conservancy (KZN)

A Scientific Bibliography of the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands

A Scientific Bibliography of the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands
Author: Rodney Moffett
Publisher: UJ Press
Total Pages: 552
Release: 2021-04-19
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

This bibliography includes scientific articles on the Drakensberg, Maloti and Adjacent Lowlands published between 1808 and 2019. Although focusing on material appearing in accredited journals, there is such a wealth of information in the form of unpublished, yet traceable, reports, documents, presentations and dissertations, these are also included. The bibliography has two parts – a complete list arranged alphabetically, and the same references arranged in 33 different disciplines. These range from Palaeobotany with 17 entries, to Rock Art with 502 entries.

Basotho Medicinal Plants / Meriana ya dimela tsa Basotho - Second Edition

Basotho Medicinal Plants / Meriana ya dimela tsa Basotho - Second Edition
Author: Rodney Moffett
Publisher: UJ Press
Total Pages: 220
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1928424619

As a Mosotho I believe this publication assists in documenting the deep indigenous knowledge of our forefathers and helps preserve the proud tradition of the Basotho Nation. Dr Chris Nhlapo Vice-Chancellor, Cape Peninsula University of Technology This publication is an important contribution to the documentation of medicinal plant use by the Basotho. It contains a comprehensive list of known medicinal plants, their up-to-date scientific names, their vernacular names, as well as their uses. This book will appeal to experts, as well as to readers who are unfamiliar with traditional medicinal plant uses. Professor Ntsamaeeng Moteetee Department of Botany and Plant Technology, University of Johannesburg

Conservation by Proxy

Conservation by Proxy
Author: Tim Caro
Publisher: Island Press
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2010-06-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 159726959X

The vast scope of conservation problems has forced biologists and managers to rely on "surrogate" species to serve as shortcuts to guide their decision making. These species-known by a host of different terms, including indicator, umbrella, and flagship species-act as proxies to represent larger conservation issues, such as the location of biodiversity hotspots or general ecosystem health. Synthesizing an immense body of literature, conservation biologist and field researcher Tim Caro offers systematic definitions of surrogate species concepts, explores biological theories that underlie them, considers how surrogate species are chosen, critically examines evidence for and against their utility, and makes recommendations for their continued use. The book clarifies terminology and contrasts how different terms are used in the real world considers the ecological, taxonomic, and political underpinnings of these shortcuts identifies criteria that make for good surrogate species outlines the circumstances where the application of the surrogate species concept shows promise Conservation by Proxy is a benchmark reference that provides clear definitions and common understanding of the evidence and theory behind surrogate species. It is the first book to review and bring together literature on more than fifteen types of surrogate species, enabling us to assess their role in conservation and offering guidelines on how they can be used most effectively.

Fossil Reptiles of Great Britain

Fossil Reptiles of Great Britain
Author: M.J. Benton
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 383
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401105197

This volume details all British sites that have yielded fossil reptiles, describing in detail the fifty most important localities and providing an extensive bibliography of everything published on British Fossil reptiles since 1676.

Passport's Illustrated Guide to South Africa

Passport's Illustrated Guide to South Africa
Author: Paul Baker
Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary
Total Pages: 192
Release: 1999
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780844212074

Today's on-the-move, independent travelers like the way these guides quickly capture the essence of a city, a country, or a region. Each guide features: Easy-to-read, two-page spreads A-Z information on places of interest Over 200 full-color photographs; full-color maps Walks, strolls, and car and bike tours Information on shopping, eating out, and night life Children's activities, budget tips Recommended attractions and hotels Getting Away from it All--off-the- beaten-track pleasures

Best Practice Guide on the Control of Arsenic in Drinking Water

Best Practice Guide on the Control of Arsenic in Drinking Water
Author: Prosun Bhattacharya
Publisher: IWA Publishing
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2017-07-15
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1843393859

Arsenic in drinking water derived from groundwater is arguably the biggest environmental chemical human health risk known at the present time, with well over 100,000,000 people around the world being exposed. Monitoring the hazard, assessing exposure and health risks and implementing effective remediation are therefore key tasks for organisations and individuals with responsibilities related to the supply of safe, clean drinking water. Best Practice Guide on the Control of Arsenic in Drinking Water, covering aspects of hazard distribution, exposure, health impacts, biomonitoring and remediation, including social and economic issues, is therefore a very timely contribution to disseminating useful knowledge in this area. The volume contains 10 short reviews of key aspects of this issue, supplemented by a further 14 case studies, each of which focusses on a particular area or technological or other practice, and written by leading experts in the field. Detailed selective reference lists provide pointers to more detailed guidance on relevant practice. The volume includes coverage of (i) arsenic hazard in groundwater and exposure routes to humans, including case studies in USA, SE Asia and UK; (ii) health impacts arising from exposure to arsenic in drinking water and biomonitoring approaches; (iii) developments in the nature of regulation of arsenic in drinking water; (iv) sampling and monitoring of arsenic, including novel methodologies; (v) approaches to remediation, particularly in the context of water safety planning, and including case studies from the USA, Italy, Poland and Bangladesh; and (vi) socio-economic aspects of remediation, including non-market valuation methods and local community engagement.