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Harvesting distance effect on tree species diversity in traditional agroforestry landscape: a case of Vhembe Biosphere Reserve in South Africa by Makhubele, Lucky, Araia, Mulugheta G., Chirwa, Paxie W.

“…Traditional agroforestry has been recognised to contribute to biodiversity conservation; however, biodiversity strategies often lack information about drivers…”
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Use of Multi-Date and Multi-Spectral UAS Imagery to Classify Dominant Tree Species in the Wet Miombo Woodlands of Zambia by Shamaoma, Hastings, Chirwa, Paxie W, Zekeng, Jules C, Ramoelo, Abel, Hudak, Andrew T, Handavu, Ferdinand, Syampungani, Stephen

“…Accurate maps of tree species distributions are necessary for the sustainable management of forests with desired ecological functions. However, image…”
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Species richness and phytoremediation potential of mine wastelands-native trees across the Zambian Copperbelt Region by Matakala, Nalukui, Chirwa, Paxie W., Mwamba, Theodore M., Syampungani, Stephen

“…Mining activities are among the key sources of soil metal contamination in the Zambian Copperbelt, resulting in drastic landscape transformation. Plant species…”
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Exploring UAS-lidar as a sampling tool for satellite-based AGB estimations in the Miombo woodland of Zambia by Shamaoma, Hastings, Chirwa, Paxie W, Zekeng, Jules C, Ramoelo, Able, Hudak, Andrew T, Handavu, Ferdinand, Syampungani, Stephen

“…To date, only a limited number of studies have utilized remote sensing imagery to estimate aboveground biomass (AGB) in the Miombo ecoregion using wall-to-wall…”
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The Application of UASs in Forest Management and Monitoring: Challenges and Opportunities for Use in the Miombo Woodland by Hastings Shamaoma, Paxie W. Chirwa, Abel Ramoelo, Andrew T. Hudak, Stephen Syampungani

“…The Miombo woodland is the most extensive tropical woodland in south-central Africa. However, field sample plot data on forest cover changes, species…”
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Monitoring of Soil Water Content in Maize Rotated with Pigeonpea Fallows in South Africa by Musokwa, Misheck, Mafongoya, Paramu L., Chirwa, Paxie W.

“…Maize production under smallholder systems in South Africa (RSA) depends on rainfall. Incidences of dry spells throughout the growing season have affected…”
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Assessing the Spatial Drivers of Land Use and Land Cover Change in the Protected and Communal Areas of the Zambezi Region, Namibia by Kamwi, Jonathan, Cho, Moses, Kaetsch, Christoph, Manda, Samuel, Graz, Friedrich, Chirwa, Paxie

“…Understanding the patterns and drivers of land use and land cover (LULC) changes is fundamental for rational and specific planning for sustainable land…”
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Current status of technology-use for plantation re-establishment in South Africa by Ramantswana, Muedanyi M, Brink, Michal P, Little, Keith M, Spinelli, Raffaele, Chirwa, Paxie WC

“…Plantation re-establishment is a key component of silviculture as it deals with the creation of a suitable environment when planting or seeding a stand…”
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Conservation of Tree Species Richness in a Traditional Agroforestry Landscape in the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, South Africa by Lucky Makhubele, Paxie W. Chirwa, Jonathan P. Sheppard, Ratsodo P. Tshidzumba, Mulugheta G. Araia, Hans-Peter Kahle

“…Tree species richness is a critical element concerning trees on farms, on communal land and in protected areas to support biodiversity and socio-economic…”
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Livelihoods, land use and land cover change in the Zambezi Region, Namibia by Kamwi, Jonathan M., Chirwa, Paxie W. C., Manda, Samuel O. M., Graz, Patric F., Kätsch, Christoph

“…This paper examines the socio-economic drivers of land use and land cover change and assesses the impacts of such changes to rural livelihoods in the Zambezi…”
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Ecological and structural differentiation of the Sudanian woodlands in the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari, Benin by Assèdé, Eméline S. P., Biaou, S. S. Honoré, Orou, Hidirou, Oumorou, Madjidou, Geldenhuys, Coert J., Chirwa, Paxie W., Sinsin, Brice

“…Aims : This study aims to: i) differentiate the plant associations in the Biosphere Reserve of Pendjari (BRP), ii) determine the ecological characteristics of…”
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The miombo woodlands at the cross roads: Potential threats, sustainable livelihoods, policy gaps and challenges by Syampungani, Stephen, Chirwa, Paxie W., Akinnifesi, Festus K., Sileshi, Gudeta, Ajayi, Oluyede C.

“…The Miombo, the most extensive tropical woodland formation of Africa directly supports the livelihoods of over 100 million people through the provision of many…”
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The importance of harvest residue and fertiliser on productivity of Pinus patula across various sites in their first, second and third rotations, at Usutu Swaziland by Mavimbela, Lindani Z., Crous, Jacob W., Morris, Andrew R., Chirwa, Paxie W.

“…Background Concern is growing about the future of forestry productivity due to intensive nutrient removal, as a result of different harvesting operations. This…”
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Perception-based analysis of climate change effect on forest-based livelihood: The case of Vhembe District in South Africa by Ofoegbu, Chidiebere, Chirwa, Paxie W, Francis, Joseph, Babalola, Folarannmi D

“…Forests are vulnerable to climate change and are also major sources of livelihood for many rural households in Africa. This study examines rural people's…”
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Geospatial analysis of meteorological drought impact on Southern Africa biomes by Marumbwa, Farai Maxwell, Cho, Moses Azong, Chirwa, Paxie W

“…Within Southern African biomes, droughts are recurrent with devastating impacts on ecological, economic, and human wellbeing. In this context, understanding…”
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An assessment of remote sensing-based drought index over different land cover types in southern Africa by Marumbwa, Farai Maxwell, Cho, Moses Azong, Chirwa, Paxie W

“…An understanding of drought and land cover interaction plays a crucial role in vegetation vulnerability studies and land use planning. However, there is…”
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Analysis of spatio-temporal rainfall trends across southern African biomes between 1981 and 2016 by Marumbwa, Farai Maxwell, Cho, Moses Azong, Chirwa, Paxie W

“…Southern African biomes experience significant changes in the distribution of rainfall that are linked to El Niño–Southern Oscillation. As such, an…”
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Regeneration dynamics of miombo woodland in response to different anthropogenic disturbances: forest characterisation for sustainable management by Syampungani, Stephen, Geldenhuys, Coert J., Chirwa, Paxie W.

“…Miombo woodland, the most extensive vegetation formation in Africa, recovers well after cessation of disturbances from different land use practices on a site…”
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Socio-economic factors influencing land-use and land-cover changes in the miombo woodlands of the Copperbelt province in Zambia by Handavu, Ferdinand, Chirwa, Paxie W.C., Syampungani, Stephen

“…This study examined socio-economic factors that influence land-use and land-cover dynamics in the Copperbelt miombo woodlands of Zambia. Data were collected…”
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The influence of forest proximity to harvesting and use of provisioning ecosystem services from tree species in traditional agroforestry landscapes by Makhubele, Lucky, Chirwa, Paxie W, Araia, Mulugetha G

“…Traditional agroforestry landscapes play a critical role in conserving biodiversity and sustaining rural livelihoods through multiple products and services…”
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