Herbivores cause treefalls in African savannas, but rates are unknown at large scales
required to forecast changes in biodiversity and ecosystem processes. We combined …

Elephants occupy a dietary niche distinct from that of smaller browsers by consuming fibrous
bark and root tissues along with leaves. They have the capacity to directly induce plant …

Elephant and fire are considered to be among the most important agents that can modify the
African savanna ecosystem. Although the synergistic relationship between these two key …

Wood and charcoal supply the majority of sub-Saharan Africa's rural energy needs. The long-
term supply of fuelwood is in jeopardy given high consumption rates. Using airborne light …

Elephant impact on trees is of conservation concern in African savannas, but it's effect on
population size structure of heavily utilised species has received little attention. Although …

Reduced levels of the survival of large trees (≥ 5 m height) in Africa's savannas are a
conservation concern, particularly where large trees co-occur with African elephants …

Millions of people rely on savannas for ecosystem services, such as the provision of grazing
and fuel wood, so it is important to determine the extent to which utilization affects woody …

Large baobabs are prominent in many African savannas, but the apparent lack of young
trees suggests that recruitment is limited and possibly episodic. This study aims to determine …

The impacts of the expanding African elephant (Loxodonta africana) population in southern
Africa leads to a shift in savanna vegetation community composition and structure. However …

The ongoing loss of large trees and densification of shrubs are two prevalent processes that
take place in African savannas, with profound consequences for their structure and function …