Original Research
The Grassland vegetation of Platberg, eastern Free State, South Africa
Submitted: 28 September 2010 | Published: 10 November 2011
About the author(s)
Robert F. Brand, Applied Behavioural Ecology and Ecosystem Research Unit, University of South Africa, South AfricaLeslie R. Brown, Applied Behavioural Ecology and Ecosystem Research Unit, University of South Africa, South Africa
Pieter J. du Preez, Department of Plant Sciences, University of the Free State, South Africa
Abstract
Conservation implications: Anthropogenic influences are felt globally on ecosystems. High-altitude habitats and organisms will be affected first. Inselbergs have high levels of endemic organisms and are reservoirs and refugia for unique genetic material. This grassland plant community survey of Platberg provides valuable information on inselberg ecology for conservation planning.
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