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Title:

Water balance, use and management in the Omaruru Basin

Author(s):
Amwele E, Ausiku AP, Lugambo AK, Toivo E, Bernhardt H, Fillemon I, Israel K, Rodrick M, Moses M, Mkwetu M, Isaac N, Ntandozenkosi N, Ndahafa SM, Veronica S, Nandjamba TD
Publication Year:
2004
Abstract:

The Omaruru river supports a diverse blend of agricultural activities, urban and rural settlements, vegetation and wildlife. Due to the increased water demand and water related problems arising in the area, the 12th Summer Desertification Programme investigated the water balance and management of the omaruru catchment. Keywords: Water consumption, water supply, biodiversity, Namib desert, biomass, vegetation, riparian forests, soils, rainfall variability, SDP.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
Keywords:
vegetation level, Namib, water resources management, rain, soil, water management, water resources conservation, water resources development, vegetation cover, water supply, water consumption, water resource, vegetation, vegetation type, water utilisation, desert
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Water balance_use and management in the Omaruru Basin.pdf 5.07 MB

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