Using UAV multispectral photography to discriminate plant species in a seep wetland of the Fynbos Biome

K Musungu, T Dube, J Smit, M Shoko - Wetlands Ecology and …, 2024 - Springer
Wetlands harbour a wide range of vital ecosystems. Hence, mapping wetlands is essential
to conserving the ecosystems that depend on them. However, the physical nature of …

Analysis of public policies and programmes towards water security in post-apartheid South Africa

RK Adom, MD Simatele - Water Policy, 2021 - iwaponline.com
Many countries in the world, including South Africa, are water-stressed with increasing
pressure on their water resources due to population growth, climate change, and …

National Wetland Map 5: An improved spatial extent and representation of inland aquatic and estuarine ecosystems in South Africa

H Van Deventer, L Van Niekerk, J Adams, MK Dinala… - Water SA, 2020 - ajol.info
The improved representation of freshwater and estuarine ecosystems and associated data
was a key component of the 2018 National Biodiversity Assessment, and is an essential step …

Predictive mapping of aquatic ecosystems by means of support vector machines and random forests

P Martínez-Santos, HF Aristizábal, S Díaz-Alcaide… - Journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
In a context of rapid change, mapping aquatic ecosystems is crucial for their protection,
particularly in regions of the world where a comprehensive inventory of water bodies is yet to …

Wonderboompoort, South Africa: A natural game funnel for meat harvesting during the later Acheulean

M Lombard, MG Lotter, MV Caruana - Journal of Archaeological Science …, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract We revisit Wonderboompoort, South Africa, in terms of its potential to have served
as a natural game funnel during the Pleistocene later Acheulean. The geological and …

[HTML][HTML] The contribution of wetland flora to regional floristic diversity across a wide range of climatic conditions in southern Africa

EJJ Sieben, RP Glen, H Van Deventer… - Biodiversity and …, 2021 - Springer
The assessment of regional diversity of wetlands at a country-wide scale can be challenging
for data-poor countries. However, plant species records and datasets can provide insight in …

River water quality modelling in South Africa: Considerations, sourcing and accessing of input data

CD Mahlathi, IC Brink, JM Wilms - … of the South african institution of civil …, 2024 - scielo.org.za
River water quality modelling relies on a good dataset for model input, calibration and
validation to develop a reliable model. Determination of data requirements, and data …

Deriving the maximum extent and hydroperiod of open water from Sentinel-2 imagery for global sustainability and biodiversity reporting for wetlands

H Van Deventer, A Linström, JF Durand, L Naidoo… - Water SA, 2022 - ajol.info
The monitoring of wetland extent is a global imperative, considering loss of ecosystem
services and conservation value. To date, the understanding of the variation in the extent of …

Comparative analysis of hydrodynamic flowrate sources as drivers of water quality models for nitrogenous compounds in complex ungauged South African rivers

CD Mahlathi, I Brink, JM Wilms - Water Practice & Technology, 2024 - iwaponline.com
Water quality modelling is a critical tool for managing the health of river ecosystems,
particularly in regions impacted by point source pollution activities. This study investigates …

Assessing Wetland Ecosystem Services in a Biosphere Reserve in South Africa Through Citizen Science

K Musetsho, M Chitakira - 2023 - preprints.org
Wetland ecosystems provide valuable services to human beings, but they are also among
the most threatened ecosystems in the world (1). Sixteen ecosystem services are identified …