Describes techniques of long-and short-term measurements of changes in vegetation and feed resources in pastoral systems, with particular reference to sampling techniques and costs of the various methods.
Describes the vegetation & major landscape features of the Dass, Web-Arero, Melbana & Goff-Ley well areas in Borana, Sidamo, southern Ethiopia, all of which represent a historical sequence in the overgrazing of rangelands. Includes a literature review of bush control, and a list of interventions ...
Bille, Jean-Claude
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Eshete, A.
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Corra, M.
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[Ecology and ecosystems of the Borana deep wells area]
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Ecology and ecosystems of the Borana deep wells area
Presents results of a study of the flora around Orbati, Hobok, Dilo-Goray and Gololcha, all marginal rangelands in western Sidamo, Ethiopia. Includes data on percentage composition of dif. shrub, tree & grass species and examines suitability of mathematical formulae for explaining the spatial arr...
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
Presents results of a study on trees and shrubs of a Sahelian site in Senegal, w. respect to aboveground biomass, productivity and consumption by livestock. Discusses the impact of the 1972 drought on various plant zones of the area.