Browsing Masters Degrees (Environmental Science) by Title
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Habitat fragmentation, livelihoods and conservation : implications for Tarangire National Park.
(2003)This study set out to investigate habitat fragmentation and its implications for wildlife conservation. It focused on Emboreet Ward in the Arusha region of Tanzania, which is in close proximity to the Tarangire National ... -
Habitat selection, numbers and demographics of large mammalian herbivores in Ithala Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2005)With the purpose of improving the conservation management of Ithala Game Reserve and other similar reserves, the aims of this study were to determine the reserve's large mammalian herbivores' habitat occupancy, numbers and ... -
Health risk of growing and consuming vegetables using greywater for irrigation.
(2010)Two of the challenges facing Africa in the 21st Century are effective use of restricted water resources and ensuring food security especially for poor communities. In line with these aims, the eThekwini municipality has ... -
The history of ticks and tick-borne diseases in cattle in Natal and Zululand (KwaZulu-Natal) from 1896 to the present.
(2001)The main objective oft his dissertation was to identify the causes of the rise of the tick population in KwaZulu-Natal in 1999. After 100 years of intensive chemical tick control, tick numbers remain high and the stock ... -
Household food security : a case study of Daque unit - Tete Province, Mozambique.
(2000)Ensuring household food security is a critical step towards achieving the basic needs of poor groups or communities. Information regarding a community's access to food and supply in Mozambique is based on rough estimates, ... -
How green is green? : a socio-spatial analysis of the status of green spaces within the eThekwini Municipality.
(2014)Globally, urbanisation is occurring at an alarming rate and urban green spaces are increasingly recognised as essential components in the quest to achieve sustainable urban landscapes. This study, which involved a socio-spatial ... -
Hydraulic characteristics and photosynthetic capacity of Chrysanthemoides monilifera L. when grown in contrasting environmental conditions.
(2008)A semi-herbaceous. pioneer plant Chryzanihtmoidts moniiifera was grown under varying environmental condition; in order to assess whether altering environmental variables would affect its hydraulic conductance and photo ... -
Hydrological flow modelling using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) : the case study of Phuthiatsane Catchment, Lesotho.
(2010)Despite of Lesotho having abundant water, it is still faced with freshwater challenges as the current water supply cannot meet the needs of the population. In addition, water has become the main driver of development in ... -
Identifying and analysing management requirements in Ezemvelo KZN wildlife for effective implementation of co-management in the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park.
(2010)The uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park World Heritage Site (UDP WHS) is one of only 23 properties world wide that has been listed a World Heritage Site of dual significance due to its cultural and natural values. The picture ... -
Identifying opportunities for low carbon emission zones in South Africa : a case study of Durban.
(2015)There is increasing attention on emissions reduction strategies that also deliver developmental co-benefits (i.e. low carbon development), especially in developing cities, thus research on the links between emissions, ... -
Identifying optimal locations for large scale Jatropha cultivation for biodiesel production in Tanzania's semi arid regions.
(2009)Rapidly increasing concerns about energy security coupled with detrimental environmental impacts posed by the dependence on fossil fuels, and an urgent need for rural development in Africa are key drivers for the search ... -
Identifying the prevalence of and pathways to diarrhoeal disease in rural KwaZulu-Natal and the implications for evaluating the impact of water supply schemes on community health.
(1999)Since the establishment of a democratic South Africa in 1994, a number of rural water supply schemes have been implemented. A specific aim of these schemes is to improve the health of the population. The underlying ... -
Illness, with particular focus on schistosomiasis, associated with recreational use of water by canoeists in the Msunduzi, Mngeni rivers in KwaZulu-Natal : issues and associated implications for other water users.
(2006)Water-related disease is a problem faced by many communities in the Mngeru and Msunduzi River valleys, both those living in a rural setting, and those within thedty bounds. Treatment and management of water-related ... -
The impact of communal land-use on the biodiversity of a conserved grassland at Cathedral Peak, uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Park, South Africa : implications for sustainable utilization of montane grasslands.
(2004)South African grasslands are under-conserved and there is a need to expand conservation efforts beyond the boundaries of protected areas. While communal grasslands have conservation potential they are generally over-utilized ... -
The impact of harbour and associated activities on the water quality of the Durban Bay and their effects on indwelling ecosystems.
(2010)Coastal systems like lagoons and estuaries are faced with severe human developmental endeavours. In South Africa, more than 30% of the population lives along the 3000 kilometer coastline. The Durban bay is no exception ... -
The impact of informal settlement areas on the land reform programme in South Africa.
(2005)Informal settlement areas (often referred to as squatter settlements or squatter camps) exist in all provinces of South Africa. These areas are characterized by rapid and unplanned development. The result of these is ... -
The impact of land degradation on landscape function in Mount Fletcher, Eastern Cape.
(2016)The severity of natural vegetation degradation has become a serious challenge, causing negative impacts on the vegetation ecosystems, livestock population, and productivity, landscape organization and river systems. The ... -
Impact of land use on water quality and aquatic ecosystem health of stream networks in the upper uMngeni catchment feeding Midmar Dam, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2012)Freshwater in adequate supply and quality is vital to life on Earth; however, land-based activities such as development, agriculture, mining and industry, and their associated contaminants, pose a major threat to the quality ... -
Impact of the identification and survey of the administrative area boundaries process on the implementation of the communal land rights act: a case study of the Eastern Cape Province.
(2006)Numerous land reform policy instruments and initiatives that have been implemented since the beginning of the 1990's are mediating the on-going battle between formal land tenure systems and informal customary land tenure ... -
Impact of the Turn Table Trust Working for Water Project on fuelwood supply and household income of the rural Bulwer community.
(1999)In the context of the post-apartheid era and under the new Government of National Unity, the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) was initiated in 1994. To assist in the realisation of the goals of this programme ...