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.
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 ...
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...