Describes changes in rangeland utilization (human activity) which affect the environment, and especially the primary productivity. Presents the data collection methodology including measured parameters, methodology including measured parameters, methodological constraints and proposed method; and...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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[The measurement of the conditions and trends in the southern rangelands of Ethiopia]
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The measurement of the conditions and trends in the southern rangelands of Ethiopia
Discusses, briefly, the principle of radiometric measurements and presents results of ground measurements on reflectance, grass cover (both green plants & total cover), and grass biomass in Sidamo, Ethiopia. Includes analysis of the correlation of the normalized difference green vegetation index ...
Presents results of a former survey conducted to establish a baseline understanding of the production system at Elangat Wuas group ranches in Kajiado district, Kenya. Describes the ranch in relation to rainfall, infrastructure, vegetation & land units and nutritional value of the range. Discusses...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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Anderson, F.M.
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[A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District]
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A synthesis of observations on Elangata Wuas group ranch in Kajiado District
Bille, Jean-Claude
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Heemstra, H.H.
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[An illustrated introduction to the rainfall patterns of Kenya]
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An illustrated introduction to the rainfall patterns of Kenya
Discusses the methodology for ecological monitoring. Reviews the principles for the establishment of a monitoring network. Discusses the application to the Kenyan situation. Presents results of the establishment of monitored sites on two ranches in Taita district. Includes a bibliography on envir...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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Heemstra, H.H.
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[Development of a methodology for the ecological monitoring of range trends in Kenya]
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Development of a methodology for the ecological monitoring of range trends in Kenya
Describes the two rangelands trend recording systems currently used in Botswana and ILCA's system of rangelands monitoring, examining problems related w. rangeland monitoring and data analysis methods. Includes items to be monitored in the Nojane development scheme and 4 rangelands recording form...
Presents results of measurements of plant cover under & around acacia & Balanites trees to assess if acacias are beneficial to the productivity of rangelands with their ability to fix nitrogen.
Experimental sites were selected within Dembala Wacho ranch which lies in the central part of Sidamo, and this report describes these sites together with the first findings on the status and turn-over of minerals in the system. The three sites have consequently been located according to tree and ...