Browsing Masters Degrees (Environmental Science) by Title
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Shifts in environmental policy making discourses : the management of the St. Lucia estuary mouth.
(2009)Global shifts in environmental decision-making from technocratic, top-down models to democratic, open-ended forums to address environmental issues have highlighted the complexity of environmental issues. As a result, the ... -
Significance of local topographic variables in commercial forest operations in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2019)The planning and management of forest operations is a complex task. This complexity is attributed to the variability of forest plantations’ site and topographic conditions. Therefore, there is a need for an integrated ... -
Slope stability analyses of rock slopes and a comparison of limit equilibrium and continuum numerical methods.
(2016)Open pit mines are amongst the world’s largest geotechnical structures accounting for a large proportion of the world’s metals and minerals. The pressure of future supply of these resources meeting the demands of a growing ... -
Small-scale timber growers' participation in the development of national principles, criteria, indicators and standards for sustainable forest management in South Africa.
(2005)The aim of this study was to engage small-scale timber growers in the development of national principles, criteria, indicators and standards (PCI&S) for sustainable forest management (SFM) in South Africa (SA). To ensure ... -
Socio-economic and environment impacts on the utilisation of umSimbithi Tree (Milletia grandis) in Eastern Cape : a case study of Mt. Thesiger Forest, Pondoland.
(1997)Wood products from Milletia grandis (E. Mey) skeels (umSimbithi), a prominent tree in the coastal scarp forests ofPondoland, form an important economic base for the craft workers in Urnzimvubu District ofthe Eastern Cape. ... -
The socio-economic impacts of tourism on poor rural communities : the cases study of Mpembeni, a community bordering the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2001)The relationship between protected areas and the surrounding communities is important in enhancing the success of both parties. The aim of this study was to examine the socio-economic impacts of tourism on poor rural ... -
Soil and water criteria and indicators for the sustainable management of industrial plantations.
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Solar energy in peri-urban areas of Inanda, South Africa : examining attitudes and challenges.
(2013)Access to modern energy is central to addressing important global development challenges including poverty, inequality, climate change, food security, health and education. The understanding of the concept of energy poverty ... -
Solid waste management in low and high income residential areas of Maseru : a comparative study of Maseru West and Seapoint.
(1998)Waste management has received very little attention in Lesotho' s Development Planning. Lack of environmental policy and environmental framework law has resulted in waste being illegally dumped. Inadequate services in the ... -
A solid waste pilot study and proposed management recommendations for Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal wildlife protected areas.
(2002)Ezemvelo KwaZulu-Natal Wildlife (KZN Wildlife) needed to develop a solid waste management policy and strategy for their protected areas, as well as specific solid waste management plans for existing and new developments ... -
Some aspects of the epidemiology of intestinal protozoan infections in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2001)This study was carried out to investigate different aspects of the epidemiology of the common intestinal protozoan infections in children in KwaZulu-Natal. The main aspects studied were to: i . monitor changes in the ... -
Sources of soil erosion in the Hazelmere catchment KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2002)Sedimentation of reservoirs is of major concern, particularly in South Africa where water resources are scarce. When a reservoir is filled with sediments, it is not only the water storage capacity which is reduced but ... -
Southern African palaeoclimates and variability : the story from stalagmites, pollen and coral.
(2005)Compared to extensive study in the northern hemisphere, very little is known of southern African palaeoclimates. This study aimed to extend understanding of the nature of and controls on southern African palaeoclimates ... -
Spaces of social compulsion : a case study of the Sugarmill Casino, Durban.
(2001)This thesis explores gambling as a leisure activity and consumption experience. Casino development in South Africa - formerly illegal in the country - is occurring at an unprecedented rate. In 1996. the new democratic ... -
Spatial and temporary variations in macrozoobenthic communities in KwaZulu-Natal temporarily open/closed estuaries.
(2011)Estuaries are complex ecosystems, typified by remarkable fluctuations in environmental conditions. In addition to this natural variability, stochastic events and anthropogenic influences effect change at different spatial ... -
Spatial description of leased rural state land inconsistent with the cadastre : its capture and maintenance on an alphanumeric and spatial database.
(2003)Leasing of state land under control of the Department of Land Affairs takes place, due to historical reasons, in a manner that is unconformable with the cadastre. The Department (and the State) is obliged to manage its ... -
Spatial modelling to establish priorities for erosion control in commercial forestry plantations.
(2002)Commercial forestry is recognized for both its economic contribution as well as its environmental impact. Of particular concern, is the soil erosion and sedimentation of watercourses associated with forestry plantations. ... -
Spatial-temporal mapping of Parthenium (P. HysterophoruL) in the Mtubatuba municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2017)Detecting and mapping the occurrence, spread, and abundance of Alien Invasive Plants (AIPs) have recently gained substantial attention, globally. Therefore, the present study aims to assess remote sensing application for ... -
Spatio-temporal appraisal of water-borne erosion using optical remote sensing and GIS in the Umzintlava catchement (T32E), Eastern Cape, South Africa.
(2018)Globally, soil erosion by water is often reported as the worst form of land degradation owing to its adverse effects, cutting across the ecological and socio-economic spectrum. In general, soil erosion negatively affects ... -
Spatio-temporal variations of fluoride in surface and ground water : a case study of the Umgeni Water operational area, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2002)In September 2000 water fluoridation became mandatory in South Africa. Since then water service providers like Umgeni Water (UW), a bulk water supply authority in the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province of South Africa began the ...