Day 1, Sunday, Jun 30, 2019
15:00 - 18:00
Conference Rooms Foyer
Registration
18:00 - 20:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Sunday dinner
Day 2, Monday, Jul 01, 2019
08:30 - 09:00
Hotel Entrance
Tours depart
09:00 - 10:45
Vestibulo 2
Research Skills Workshop I - Descriptive and inferential statistics
10:45 - 11:15
Conference Rooms Foyer
Morning tea
11:15 - 13:00
Vestibulo 2
Research Skills Workshop II - Regression
13:00 - 14:00
Bella Roma Restaurant
Lunch
14:00 - 15:15
Vestibulo 2
Research Skills Workshop III - Generalized linear models
14:00 - 17:00
Conference Rooms Foyer
Registration
15:15 - 15:45
Conference Rooms Foyer
Afternoon tea
15:45 - 17:00
Vestibulo 2
Research Skills Workshop IV - Principal component and correspondence analysis
17:30 - 19:00
Vestibulo 1
Opening of the 54th Annual Congress of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS: 'Myth-ecology' - revisiting ecological paradigms
18:00 - 18:45
Presented by :
Yohay Carmel, Professor, The Technion – Israel Institute Of Technology
19:00 - 21:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Meet and greet
Day 3, Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019
08:00 - 10:30
Vestibulo 1
Plenary: Arid savannas I
Moderators
Joh Henschel, SAEON
KEYNOTE: Long-term monitoring of vegetation dynamics in the arid savanna ecosystems of Namibia
08:00 - 08:45
Presented by :
Ben Strohbach, Associate Professor, Namibia University Of Science And Technology
KEYNOTE: Restoration and management of arid Kalahari rangelands: A 15 year review of research from the Mier area
08:45 - 09:30
Presented by :
Klaus Kellner, Professor, North-West University
Aquatic rangelands of the Kalahari: A case study of Hakskeenpan and its unique grazing inhabitants
09:30 - 09:50
Presented by :
Elizabeth Milne, Wetland Ecologist, SAEON Arid Lands Node
Long-term Vachellia erioloba dynamics in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, South Africa
09:50 - 10:10
Presented by :
Helga Van Der Merwe, SAEON Arid Lands Node
Observations on the phenology of six woody and two grass species in Kimberley Thornveld in relation to climate
10:10 - 10:30
Presented by :
Marco Pauw, SAEON Arid Lands Node
10:30 - 11:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Morning Tea
11:00 - 13:00
Vestibulo 1
Plenary: Arid savannas II
Moderators
Joh Henschel, SAEON
Key determinants of long-term compositional variation of the herbaceous layer in a semi-arid savanna, Vaalbos National Park
11:00 - 11:20
Presented by :
Tshililo Ramaswiela, Field Technician, SAEON Arid Lands Node
Rainfall trends in the Northern Cape province
11:20 - 11:40
Presented by :
Christiaan Harmse, Northern Cape Department Of Agriculture, Land Reform And Rural Development
The impact of drought on the species composition, veld condition and forage availability of Witsand Nature Reserve and implications for game management
11:40 - 12:00
Presented by :
Marnus Smit, Mammalogist, Northern Cape Department Of Environment And Nature Conservation
Challenges in determining the best rehabilitation parameters and criteria for arid areas with specific reference to the southern Kalahari region of South Africa.
12:00 - 12:20
Presented by :
Chrizette Neethling, Managing Director, EndemicVision Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd
13:00 - 14:00
Bella Roma Restaurant
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Vestibulo 1
Parallel I: Biodiversity of rangelands I
Moderators
Chrizette Neethling, Managing Director, EndemicVision Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd
(Almost) As rich as the the Cape!? - Surprisingly high plant diversity and endemism in the montane grasslands of southern Africa
14:00 - 14:20
Presented by :
Ralph Clark, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
Vegetation type conservation targets, status and level of protection in KwaZulu-Natal in 2016
14:20 - 14:40
Presented by :
Debbie Jewitt, Conservation Scientist, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Impacts of landscape composition, marginality of distribution, soil fertility and climatic stability on the patterns of woody plant endemism in the Cerrado
14:40 - 15:00
Presented by :
João De Deus Vidal Jr., Postdoctoral Researcher, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
14:00 - 15:00
Vestibulo 2
Parallel II: Cultivated pastures & feeding ecology I
Moderators
Solomon Tefera , Associate Professor, University Of Fort Hare
Exploring possible allelopathic effects of Eragrostis plana and Sporobolus africanus in the southern Cape
14:00 - 14:20
Presented by :
Sigrun Ammann, Pasture Scientist, Western Cape Department Of Agriculture
The assessment of growth parameters and nutrient content of three herbaceous legumes as affect by arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi and Rhizobium inoculation
14:20 - 14:40
Presented by :
Sanele Mpongwana, Student, University Of Fort Hare
Evaluation of nutritional composition, fermentation characteristics and aerobic stability of Opuntia–legume silage mixture at different preservation periods
14:40 - 15:00
Presented by :
Gopolang Matlabe, Animal Scientist, North West Department Of Rural, Environment And Agricultural Development
15:30 - 16:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Afternoon Tea
15:30 - 17:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Research Proposal Poster Session
Moderators
Clement Cupido, Researcher, Agricultural Research Council
Does soil type determine biome boundaries at the Benfontein Game Reserve in the Kimberley Thornbelt?
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Lehlohonolo Lepholletse, Intern, SAEON Arid Lands Node
Poisonous plant patches in arid rangelands of Namaqualand, South Africa: Implications for biodiversity and landscape heterogeneity
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Tauriq Jamalie, Masters Student, University Of The Western Cape
Nutritional properties and feeding value of orange-lucerne silage mix on growth response of Xhosa lob-eared goat
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Sibongele Ndongeni, Student, University Of Fort Hare
The impact of temperature and water limitation on the germination of legume species in the genera Medicago and Trifolium
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Ethan Britz, Honours Student, University Of The Western Cape
The effects of cover crops usage in suppression of weeds
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Matsobane Ngoasheng, Scientific Technician, North West Department Of Rural, Environment And Agricultural Development
Evaluation of growth characteristics, biomass yield and nutritive value of two Panicum maximum cultivars cv. (Mombaca and Gatton) and Brachiaria brizantha at different harvests
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Mihle Sokupa, MSc Student, University Of Fort Hare
Dietary inclusion of Leucaena leucocephala as a climate smart agricultural strategy to reduce methane emission in beef cattle
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Sanele Jiyana, PhD Candidate, Agricultural Research Council
Assessing the impacts of bush encroachment on the density of tick-host interactions in a South African savanna
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Shaundré Hofstander, MSc Student , University Of The Western Cape
Potential of using woody encroaching species to control endoparasites in cattle grazing savanna rangelands
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Taryn Jacobs, MSc Candidate, University Of The Western Cape
Impact of woody plant encroachment on the spatiotemporal dynamics of grazing capacity in grassland and savanna rangelands
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Jillian Fredericks, MSc Student, University Of The Western Cape
Impact of herding on veld condition, livestock performance and economic returns for rural communities in Alice: A case study in semi-arid regions of the Eastern Cape, South Africa
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Mpumzi Protous Mavuso, Student, University Of Fort Hare
Investigating sustainable control practices for Euryops floribundus encroachment in communal rangelands of the Eastern Cape, South Africa
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Sive Tokozwayo, Eastern Cape Department Of Rural Development And Agrarian Reform
Assessing livestock grazing distribution on communal rangelands of Guquka, Eastern Cape, South Africa
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Thantaswa Zondani, Senior Research Assistant, Agricultural Research Council – Animal Production Institute
Studies of cattle foraging behaviour and forage species trends in communal rangelands of South Africa to develop climate smart rangeland management and feeding strategies
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Solomon Tefera , Associate Professor, University Of Fort Hare
Cattle as cheap grass seed distributors: Fact or fiction?
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Yvette Brits, Scientist Production Grade C, North West Department Of Rural, Environment And Agricultural Development
Investigating the risk of non-compliance to certification in a premium value beef value chain
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Nonkwenkwezi Myeki, Research Technician, Agricultural Research Council – Animal Production Institute
Integration of in-situ and remotely sensed data set for pasture quality and quantity assessment to enhance livestock production
15:30 - 17:00
Presented by :
Khuliso Ravhuhali , Senior Lecturer, North-West University
17:15 - 18:15
Vestibulo 1
Annual general meeting of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
18:30 - 20:00
Lapa
Dinner
Day 4, Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019
08:00 - 10:30
Vestibulo 1
Plenary: Ecology of woody rangelands
Moderators
Justin Du Toit, Production Scientist, DAFF- Grootfontein ADI
KEYNOTE: Bush encroachment alters grassland ecohydrology and requires novel solutions for rangeland management
08:00 - 08:45
Presented by :
Jesse Nippert, Professor, Kansas State University
Why is grass production so low in Mopaneveld? An investigation of the relative effects of climate, soils, grazing and tree competition
08:45 - 09:05
Presented by :
Tony Swemmer, Research Manager, SAEON
Differential plant dispersion in all growth forms across experimental burn blocks in the Kruger National Park
09:05 - 09:25
Presented by :
Brian Reilly, Head Of Department, Tshwane University Of Technology
Drought amnesia: Lessons from protected areas in the eastern Lowveld of South Africa
09:25 - 09:45
Presented by :
Mike Peel, Specialist Scientist, Agricultural Research Council – Animal Production Institute
No fire – fewer trees: Long-term effect of fire frequency on woody plant communities at the Fort Hare Fire Trials
09:45 - 10:05
Presented by :
Susi Vetter, Associate Professor, Rhodes University
10:30 - 11:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Morning Tea
11:00 - 13:00
Vestibulo 1
Parallel I: Biodiversity of rangelands II
Moderators
Ralph Clark, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
Biodiversity Stewardship milestones achieved in the Gauteng province, South Africa
11:00 - 11:20
Presented by :
Natalie Horn, Biodiversity Officer, Gauteng Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development
Southern African mountain ecosystems - indicators for changes in biodiversity
11:20 - 11:40
Presented by :
João De Deus Vidal Jr., Postdoctoral Researcher, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
A pathway to integrated objective based monitoring at mines to ensure net positive biodiversity outcomes
11:40 - 12:00
Presented by :
Chrizette Neethling, Managing Director, EndemicVision Environmental Services (Pty) Ltd
Impact of livestock grazing intensity on plant species diversity of species-rich montane grassland on the northern Drakensberg, South Africa
12:00 - 12:20
Presented by :
Thami Shezi, Student, Wits University/SAEON
Long-term nutrient enrichment effects on productivity, species richness and soils in a natural South African grassland
12:20 - 12:40
Presented by :
Naledi Zama, Student, Agricultural Research Council
Study on the response of herbaceous species abundance and biomass production to Solanum mauritianum (bugweed) invasion densities on the rangelands of the Eastern Cape Province
12:40 - 13:00
Presented by :
Thando Ntutha, Student, University Of Fort Hare
11:00 - 13:00
Vestibulo 2
Parallel II: Cultivated pastures & feeding ecology II
Moderators
Sigrun Ammann, Pasture Scientist, Western Cape Department Of Agriculture
Influence of nitrogen addition, defoliation and neighbouring plants on growth of a high-altitude C₃ grass, Festuca costata
11:00 - 11:20
Presented by :
Kabemba Mwambilwa, Principal Livestock Research Officer, MInistry Of Fisheries And Livestock, Climate Resilient Livestock Management
Effect of tannin deactivation methods on feed intake, dry matter digestibility and nitrogen balance in female Boer goats fed with Senegalia mellifera bush-based feeds
11:20 - 11:40
Presented by :
Andreas Epafras, Master Student, University Of Namibia
How simulating herd migrations and applying adaptive management practices can improve soil quality and plant biomass production
11:40 - 12:00
Presented by :
Wayne Knight, Farmer, Solar Addicts (Pty) Ltd
Emerging disease challenges to sustainable production of Brachiaria grass in Rwanda
12:00 - 12:20
Presented by :
Bellancile Uzayisenga, Ph.D. Student, International Livestock Research Institute
Effects of dual inoculation with arbuscular mycorrhiza fungi and Rhizobium inoculation on soil physiochemical properties in a field grown forages legumes
12:20 - 12:40
Presented by :
Sanele Mpongwana, Student, University Of Fort Hare
Feeding inclusion levels of Opuntia-Moringa silage to Cenchrus ciliaris (blue buffalo grass) based diet has effect on growth performance and carcass characteristics of mutton merino wethers
12:40 - 13:00
Presented by :
Gopolang Matlabe, Animal Scientist, North West Department Of Rural, Environment And Agricultural Development
13:00 - 14:00
Bella Roma Restaurant
Lunch
14:00 - 15:30
Vestibulo 1
Parallel I: Karoo & desert rangelands I
Moderators
Tony Swemmer, Research Manager, SAEON
KEYNOTE: Plant-herbivore interactions in an arid, stochastic environment: Insights from the Richtersveld
14:00 - 14:45
Presented by :
Susi Vetter, Associate Professor, Rhodes University
Grassland-shrubland shifts in the eastern Nama-Karoo – Grasslands ecotone
14:45 - 15:05
Presented by :
Gina Arena, PhD Student, University Of Cape Town, Plant Conservation Unit
Influence of season of grazing and rainfall over time on vegetation in the eastern Karoo, South Africa
15:05 - 15:25
Presented by :
Justin Du Toit, Production Scientist, DAFF- Grootfontein ADI
14:00 - 15:30
Vestibulo 2
Parallel II: Invasive species in rangelands I
Moderators
Thabiso Mokotjomela, Provincial Programme Coordinator, SANBI: Biological Invasions Directorate
KEYNOTE: Biological control for the protection of water resources and rangelands
14:00 - 14:45
Presented by :
Iain Paterson, Senior Researcher , Centre For Biological Control, Rhodes University
Nassella in South Africa: A call to action
14:45 - 15:05
Presented by :
Anthony Mapaura, Student - PhD, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
Detection of new cactus species and populations in arid areas of South Africa: Potential impacts and management interventions
15:05 - 15:25
Presented by :
Travor Xivuri, Eradication Contracts Manager , Biological Invasions Directorate (SANBI)
15:30 - 16:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Afternoon Tea
16:00 - 17:00
Vestibulo 1
Parallel I: Karoo & desert rangelands II
Moderators
Tony Swemmer, Research Manager, SAEON
The initial spread of brown locust swarms across the Karoo
16:00 - 16:20
Presented by :
Joh Henschel, SAEON
Germination potential of four palatable species of the semi-arid Karoo region of South Africa
16:20 - 16:40
Presented by :
Rudi Swart, Scientific Technician - Rangelands, Western Cape Department Of Agriculture
Long-term impacts of livestock grazing and browsing in the Succulent Karoo: A 20-year study of vegetation change under different grazing regimes in Namaqualand
16:40 - 17:00
Presented by :
Elelwani Nenzhelele, Lecturer, Sol Plaatje University
16:00 - 17:00
Vestibulo 2
Parallel II: Invasive species in rangelands II
Moderators
Ralph Clark, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
The role of solid waste dumping sites in early detection of emerging alien plant species in South Africa
16:00 - 16:20
Presented by :
Tshamaano Nemurangoni, Intern Groen Sebenza At Sanbi, University Of The Free State
Management of biological invasions in arid areas: importance of awareness and management intervention strategies
16:20 - 16:40
Presented by :
Thabiso Mokotjomela, Provincial Programme Coordinator, SANBI: Biological Invasions Directorate
Biological invasion threats in North West Park's Board nature reserves, North-West province, South Africa
16:40 - 17:00
Presented by :
Thulisile Jaca, Regional Coordinator, South African National Biodiversity Institute: Biological Invasions Directorate
17:00 - 17:20
Vestibulo 1
Nacella invasion in South Africa - Discussion session for interested parties
Moderators
Anthony Mapaura, Student - PhD, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
18:00 - 20:00
Bella Roma Restaurant
Dinner
Day 5, Thursday, Jul 04, 2019
08:00 - 10:00
Vestibulo 1
Plenary: Communal rangeland dynamics
Moderators
Tim O'Connor, Scientist, SAEON
Restoration of degraded rangelands in semi-arid communal areas, South Africa: Short term exclosure impacts on grass and soil quality in three soil types
08:00 - 08:20
Presented by :
Ayanda Kwaza, Scientist, Eastern Cape Department Of Rural Development And Agrarian Reform
Assessing livestock distribution in communal rangelands of the Eastern Cape, South Africa: Towards monitoring livestock movements in rangelands
08:20 - 08:40
Presented by :
Bukho Gusha, PROFESSIONAL Student Development, PROFESSIONAL Student Development
Municipal commonage status: Rangeland condition, herd composition, infrastructure and land degradation in Inxuba Yethemba Municipality
08:40 - 09:00
Presented by :
Tanki Thubela, Eastern Cape Department Of Rural Development And Agrarian Reform
Vegetation, soil, and cattle blood mineral status in severely and less severely degraded semi-arid communal rangelands of the Eastern Cape, South Africa
09:00 - 09:20
Presented by :
Nangamso Mlaza, Student, University Of Fort Hare
Defining rangeland condition in the Riemvasmaak Rural Areas
09:20 - 09:40
Presented by :
Anthony Palmer, Principal Researcher, Agricultural Research Council - AP
A stochastic frontier analysis of livestock production in communal rangelands: Towards improving livestock water productivity
09:40 - 10:00
Presented by :
Bukho Gusha, PROFESSIONAL Student Development, PROFESSIONAL Student Development
10:00 - 10:30
Conference Rooms Stoep
Morning Tea
10:00 - 12:00
Conference Rooms Stoep
Standard poster session
Moderators
Andiswa Finca, Junior Researcher, Agricultural Research Council
Woody vegetation change (>30yr) in the interior duneveld of the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Helga Van Der Merwe, SAEON Arid Lands Node
Rehabilitation of old potato circles in the Sandveld, Western Cape: Soil health and soil seedbank - Preliminary results
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Nelmarié Saayman, Scientist, Western Cape Department Of Agriculture
Determining species composition and landscape function of the old arable lands in the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Unathi Gulwa, Eastern Cape Department Of Rural Development And Agrarian Reform
The relative feed quality of tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea), cocksfoot (Dactylis glomerata) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) at Cedara, KwaZulu-Natal
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Derryn Nash, Senior Researcher, KwaZulu-Natal Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development
Pasture quality of oversown Italian ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum var Supreme Q) into irrigated kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum)
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Donna Berjak, Candidate Scientist, KwaZulu-Natal Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development
Assessment of supplementary feed resources available for cattle in four local municipalities of the Eastern Cape province, South Africa
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Siza Mthi, Researcher, Eastern Cape Department Of Agriculture
Knowledge and perception of small holding farmers on supplementation and feeding of sweet potato vines to goats
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Cynthia Fikile Luthuli, Scientific Technician, KZN-Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development
The impacts of climate change on the agronomic potential of Calobota sericea
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Francuois Müller, Junior Researcher, ARC-AP
The effect of different herbicide treatments on herbage production and plant density of a mixed grass-legume pasture
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Gideon Jordaan, Production Scientist, Eastern Cape Department Of Agriculture, Rural Development And Agrarian Reform
The effect of Rhizobium inoculation on growth performance (plant height,stem diameter and chlorophyll content) and forage production of lablab cultivars
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Sibongile Portia Senti, Master' S Student, University Of Fort Hare
Effects of phosphorous fertilisation on forage production of abandoned lands planted with pasture legumes
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Wandile Mashece, University Of Fort Hare
Predicting the variability and chemical composition of fresh forage by using three different devices of near-infrared spectroscopy
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Lwando Mazule, Student, University Of Fort Hare
Chemical composition, in vitro dry matter digestibility and dry matter intake of five browse species
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Khuliso Ravhuhali , Senior Lecturer, North-West University
Effects of digestate application on red and black soils on forage sorghum seedling growth
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Portia Mamothaladi Moshidi, Research Student , Agricultural Research Council – API
Post-burn regrowth and nutrient supplementation increase browsing time by goats
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Piet Monegi, Agricultural Research Council
The use of indigenous chicken as a buffer to prevent acidosis and bloating on small ruminants grazing on crop maize residues
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Petros Khoza, Scientist, Mpumalanga Department Of Agriculture,Rural Development, Land And Environmental Affairs
Effect of soil and subhabitat differentiation on the growth of Tarchonanthus camphoratus seedlings
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Imke Stehn, Student, University Of The Free State
Preliminary results of the long-term effect of various fire treatments on the woody structure in the Kruger National Park, South Africa
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Naquita Faria, Research Assistant, Tshwane University Of Technology
Large tree dynamics in Lowveld protected areas: with emphasis on drought response
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Mike Peel, Specialist Scientist, Agricultural Research Council – Animal Production Institute
The application of Tree Popper (TM) mechanical control of woody plant encroachment in savanna rangelands
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Piet Monegi, Agricultural Research Council
Effect of warming on trade-offs between growth and defence of Vachellia sieberiana seedlings growing with or without grass
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Lusanda Ncisana, Candidate Reseacher, University Of KwaZulu-Natal / Agricultural Research Council
The extreme Knysna fire event of June 2017: Causes and impacts as evidenced from content analysis of local media and government reports
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Phila Ngwilikane, Intern, South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON)
The effect of fire, soil depth and Seriphium plumosum canopy cover on soil fertility in a South African semi-arid grassland community
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Gilbert Pule, Researcher, Agricultural Research Council – Animal Production Institute
The effect of Solanum mauritianum on plant abundance and soil properties in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Feziwe Sibanda, Student, University Of Fort Hare
Peri-urban communal grazing and socio-economic challenges: Advancing small-scale livestock farming against all odds
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Modau Norman Magoro, Scientist Production, Mpumalanga Department Of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land And Environmental Affairs
In a novel landscape, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, what are the key vegetation resources that support livestock production?
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
William Liversage-Quinlan, Masters Student, Institute For Water Research, Rhodes University
The nutritional value of grass species in different communal rangelands within the soil type in Msukaligwa municipality, South Africa
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Thabile Joyce Mokgakane, Scientific Technician, Mpumalanga Department Of Agriculture ,Rural Development, Land And Environmental Affairs
Long-term effects of a two-camp 'blaze and graze' system on selected soil physico-chemical properties in the East Griqualand Grassland
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
William Diko, Scientific Technician, KwaZulu-Natal Department Of Agriculture And Rural Development
Veld condition status of selected Land Redistribution for Agricultural Development (LRAD) farms at Amathole region in the Eastern Cape province
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Sindisile Goni, Grade B: Production Scientist, Dohne Agricultural Development Institute
Understanding the language of ecosystem resilience by conceptualising soil formation using hydropedology: Discovering the biological separation zone
10:00 - 12:00
Presented by :
Martin Tinnefeld, Managing Director, Hydro Pedo Pty Ltd
12:00 - 13:00
Bella Roma Restaurant
Lunch
13:00 - 15:20
Vestibulo 2
Plenary: Methods & monitoring in rangelands
Moderators
Anthony Palmer, Principal Researcher, Agricultural Research Council - AP
A case study of drought affecting Tierberg-LTER to understand observed shrub dieback
13:00 - 13:20
Presented by :
Mthokozisi Moyo, Intern, SAEON Arid Lands Node
Parameterisation and evaluation of the Sustainable Grazing Systems pasture simulation model for predicting native grass growth in a southern African savanna
13:20 - 13:40
Presented by :
Walter Svinurai, PhD Student, University Of Pretoria
AfriCultuReS Livestock Service: An operational effort towards monitoring the status and productivity of grasslands in arid and semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan Africa
13:40 - 14:00
Presented by :
Mahlatse Kganyago, Remote Sensing Scientist, South African National Space Agency (SANSA)
Comparison of holistic planned, traditional continuous and rotational grazing in the Lowveld regions of the Eastern Cape: Effects on grass species composition and biomass yield
14:00 - 14:20
Presented by :
Silas Mudyiwa, Student, University Of Fort Hare
Effect of rainfall interception, resting and season on rangeland productivity in the semi-arid grasslands of South Africa
14:20 - 14:40
Presented by :
Thabo Magandana, Student, University Of Pretoria
Impacts of cattle grazing (Bos taurus) pressure on vegetation and soil characteristics in an arid grassland of South Africa
14:40 - 15:00
Presented by :
Gert Botha, Postgraduate Student, Nelson Mandela University
The impact of climate variation on plant flammability
15:00 - 15:20
Presented by :
Wynand Calitz, Intern, SAEON Arid Lands Node
15:20 - 15:45
Conference Rooms Stoep
Afternoon Tea
15:45 - 16:45
Vestibulo 1
Closing Plenary
Moderators
Ralph Clark, Afromontane Research Unit / University Of The Free State
Rangeland condition in Riemvasmaak 20 years after resettlement and what it means for conservation, communal areas and land reform in the drylands of South Africa
15:45 - 16:45
Presented by :
Timm Hoffman, Professor, University Of Cape Town
19:00 - 23:00
Vestibulo 1
Gala Dinner
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