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Biomass refers strictly speaking to the total weight of all the living things in an ecosystem. However, it has come to refer to the amount of plant and crop material that could be produced in an ecosystem for making biofuels and other raw materials used in industry, for example. (Source: WRIGHT)

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Rutherford MC, Panagos MD 1982. Seasonal woody plant shoot growth in Burkea africana - Ochna pulchra savanna. South African Journal of Botany 1 104-116

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Seasonal woody plant shoot growth in Burkea africana Ochna pulchra savanna.pdf	6.89 MB

Lohmann D, Tietjen B, Blaum N, Joubert DF, Jeltsch F 2012. Shifting thresholds and changing degradation patterns: Climate change effects on the simulated long-term response of a semi-arid savanna to grazing. Journal of Applied Ecology 49 (4) 814-823

Website link:https://www.researchgate.net/publication/230823457_Shifting_thresholds_and_changing_degradation_patterns_Climate_change_effects_on_the_simulated_long-term_response_of_a_semi-arid_savanna_to_grazing

Seebauer M, Pinkwart A, Schwarz B, Hartz C 2019. Policy Brief: Greenhouse gas assessment of bush control and biomass utilization in Namibia.

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Policy Brief Greenhouse gas assessment of bush control and biomass utilization in Namibia.pdf	299.78 KB

Niipele JN, Klintenberg P Assessing abundance of surface water and biomass in the Cuvelai basin, central northern Namibia using Landsat TM and AATSR data.

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Assessing abundance of surface water and biomass in the Cuvelai basin.pdf	1021.17 KB

Aushiku NNL, Buschbeck L, Christian A, Handjaba M, Haraes L, Ithindi J, Johannes K, Kandjai A, Ndjomba E 2015. Changes in rainfall and biomass in the Namib sand sea dune ecosystem over 52 Years. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 63 219-237

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Changes in rainfall and biomass in the Namib sand sea dune ecosystem.pdf	600.92 KB

Endjambi T 2016. Biomass survey manual: A proposed standard guide for conducting annual monkfish biomass survey in Namibian waters.

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A proposed standard guide for conducting annual monkfish biomass survey in Namibian waters.pdf	3.48 MB

Nashima FP, Chilamba VJ 2013. Biomass distribution of kingklip (Genypterus capensis) species in the Benguela Ecosystem of Namibia. Journal of Research in Ecology 2 (1) 067-074

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Biomass distribution of kingklip species in the Benguela Ecosystem of Namibia.pdf	830.88 KB

Macpherson E, Maso M, Barange M, Gordoa A 1991. Relationship between measurements of hake biomass and sea surface temperature off southern Namibia. South African Journal of Marine Science 10 (1) 213-217

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Relationship between measurements of hake biomass and sea surface temperature off southern Namibia.pdf	1.05 MB

Charis G, Danha G, Muzenda E 2019. Waste valorisation opportunities for bush encroacher biomass in savannah ecosystems: A comparative case analysis of Botswana and Namibia. Procedia Manufacturing 35 974-979

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Waste valorisation opportunities for bush encroacher biomass in savannah ecosystems.pdf	617.51 KB

Maure G 2013. Effects of biomass-burning aerosol loading on Southern African climate.

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Effects of biomass burning aerosol loading on Southern African climate.pdf	16.97 MB

Hadley NF, Szarek SR 1981. Productivity of desert ecosystems. BioScience 31 (10) 747-753

Website link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/1308782

Bush Information System: A modern decision support tool to tackle bush encroachment in Namibia.

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A modern decision support tool to tackle bush encroachment in Namibia.pdf	209.29 KB

Brown R, van Wyk D, Gaskell C, McGregor R 2018. An assessment of the micro- and macroeconomic benefits of an Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Plant near Tsumeb in Namibia.

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An assessment of the micro- and macroeconomic benefits of an Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Plant near Tsumeb in Namibia.PDF	1.91 MB

2018. An assessment of the micro- and macroeconomic benefits of an Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Plant near Tsumeb in Namibia.

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An assessment of the micro_and macroeconomic benefits of an Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Plant near Tsumeb in Namibia.PDF	1.75 MB

Schade K 2020. Namibia‘s economic opportunities - Biomass value addition: charcoal and animal feed.

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Namibias economic opportunities_Biomass value addition_charcoal and animal feed_2020.pdf	637.07 KB

2018. Namibian Wood Charcoal: A triple win for the Namibian environment, the country's economy and international consumers.

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Namibian Wood Charcoal_2018.PDF	1.59 MB

UNIQUE Forestry 2020. Greenhouse Gas Assessment of Bush Control and Biomass Utilisation (BCBU) in Namibia.

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Greenhouse Gas Assessment of Bush Control and Biomass Utilisation in Namibia.pdf	2.07 MB

2020. Joining forces to turn environmental challenges into socio-economic benefits.

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Joining forces to turn environmental challenges into socio_economic benefits.pdf	295.17 KB

SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2020. APP-001501: Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia - fuel supply activities, including the harvesting, processing and logistics of encroacher bush or wood chips.

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1501_EIA_Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia.pdf	2.35 MB
1501_EMP_Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia.pdf	2.51 MB
1501_EIA Memorandum_Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia.pdf	764.88 KB
1501_Public Consultation_Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia.pdf	8.91 MB
1501_Map_Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia.pdf	359.85 KB

SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2020. APP-001500: Encroacher Bush Biomass Project in Namibia - Otjikoto Biomass Power Station.

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1500_EIA_Otjikoto Biomass Power Station.pdf	2.35 MB
1500_EMP_Otjikoto Biomass Power Station.pdf	2.94 MB
1500_EIA Memorandum_Otjikoto Biomass Power Station.pdf	764.88 KB
1500_Public Consultation_Otjikoto Biomass Power Station.pdf	8.91 MB
1500_Map_Otjikoto Biomass Power Station.pdf	824.73 KB

Environmental Compliance Consultancy (ECC) 2021. APP-002123: An Environmental Clearance Certificate application for the proposed construction of a biomass processing (charcoal burning retort system), storage and packaging plant on farm Gai Kaisa No. 159 in the Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia.

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2123_ESIA_Construction of a biomass processing_storage and packaging plant on farm Gai Kaisa No 159.pdf	4.5 MB
2123_EMP_Construction of a biomass processing_storage and packaging plant on farm Gai Kaisa No 159.pdf	526.63 KB
2123_Non_Technical Summary_Construction of a biomass processing_storage and packaging plant on farm Gai Kaisa No 159.pdf	1.48 MB
2123_Map_Construction of a biomass processing_storage and packaging plant on farm Gai Kaisa No 159.pdf	185.37 KB

Marggraff P, Venter MP 2020. Monitoring of Namibian encroacher bush using computer vision. AgriEngineering 2 213-225

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Monitoring of Namibian encroacher bush using computer vision.pdf	5.02 MB

Lange G, Barnes JI, Motinga DJ 1997. Cattle numbers, biomass, productivity, and land degradation in the commercial farming sector of Namibia, 1915 to 1995.

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Research Discussion Paper 17_1997.pdf	890.29 KB

Beck J 2019. State and trends of the Namibian Bush Biomass Sector 2019 - Based on an inclusive survey in line with the DAS indicator framework.

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State and trends of the Namibian Bush Biomass Sector 2019.pdf	2.2 MB

Kambatuku JR, Cramer MD, Ward D 2011. Savanna tree-grass competition is modified by substrate type and herbivory. Journal of Vegetation Science 2 225-237

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Savanna tree_grass competition is modified by substrate type and herbivory.pdf	237.13 KB

Russell-Smith J, Yates C, Vernooij R, Eames T, van der Werf G, Ribeiro N, Edwards A, Beatty R, Lekoko O, Mafoko J, Monagle C, Johnston S 2021. Opportunities and challenges for savanna burning emissions abatement in southern Africa. Journal of Environmental Management 288

Website link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030147972100476X

Cirrus Capital 2021. Update of an existing Macroeconomic Impact Assessment for a Biomass Power Station in the Oshikoto region. A report for NamPower funded by the GIZ Bush Control and Biomass Utilisation Project.

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Update of an existing Macroeconomic Impact Assessment for a Biomass Power Station in the Oshikoto region.pdf	2.49 MB

SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) 2023. 231018002334: Construction and operation of the proposed Encroacher Bush Biomass Otjikoto Power Station.

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2334_EMP_Encroacher Bush Biomass Otjikoto Power Station.pdf	2.01 MB
2334_ECC Old_Encroacher Bush Biomass Otjikoto Power Station.pdf	442.54 KB
2334_Map_Encroacher Bush Biomass Otjikoto Power Station.pdf	244.16 KB
2334_Screening Notice_Encroacher Bush Biomass Otjikoto Power Station.pdf	27.86 KB

Smit GN, de Klerk JN, Schneider MB, van Eck J 2015. Detailed assessment of the biomass resource and potential yield in a selected bush encroached area of Namibia.

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Detailed Assessment of the biomass resource and potential yield_bush encroached area.pdf	11.66 MB

Boys J, Smit N 2021. User manual: Namibia bush biomass quantification tool.

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GIZ_User manual_Namibia bush biomass quantification tool.pdf	1.35 MB

Watermeyer K 2021. Success stories from the field: bush controll and biomass utilisation in Namibia.

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GIZ_Success stories from the field_bush controll and biomass utilisation in Namibia.pdf	1.64 MB

Laufs J, Gschwender F, Kamenye P, Jäger M, Wilkie I, Theis J, David A 2024. A decade of targeted sector development for bush control and biomass utilisation in Namibia.

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A decade of targeted sector development for bush control and biomass utilisation in Namibia 2024.pdf	1.93 MB

van Wyk JAP 1988. Biomassa as basis vir bestokking. Agricola 6 12-16

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Biomassa as basis vir bestokking.pdf	1.02 MB

2003. Key issues paper for the biomass energy conservation strategy and management tool project.

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Key_Issues_Paper_for_the_Biomass_energy_Conservation_Strategy_and_Management_Tool_Project_2003.pdf	1.98 MB

Matthew C 2001. Namibia's Biomass Energy Management Programme. Results of a baseline survey in northern Namibia - working document.

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Namibia_Biomass_Energy_Management_Programme_Results_of_a_Baseline_Survey_in_Northern_Namibia_Matthew_2001.pdf	4.55 MB

Nepolo E, Mapaure I 2012. Short-Term Influence of Fire on Herbaceous Composition, Diversity and Grass Biomass Production in Semi-Arid Savanna Woodland in Windhoek, Namibia. International Journal of Ecosystem 2 (6) 154-160

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Influence of Fire on Herbaceous Composition_2012.pdf	290.39 KB

Leinonen A 2007. Bush encroachment – the challenging resource for the renewable bioenergy in Namibia. Wood chip production technology and costs for fuel in Namibia.

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Wood chip production technology and costs for fuel in Namibia_2007.pdf	1.3 MB

2003. National strategy for the sustainable use of biomass energy resources for the biomass energy conservation strategy and management tool Project.

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National strategy for the sustainable use of biomass energy resources_2003.pdf	15.78 MB

Henschel JR, Burke A, Seely M 2005. Temporal and spatial variability of grass productivity in the Central Namib Desert. African Study Monographs 30 43 - 56

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Temporal and spatial variability of grass productivity in the Central Namib Desert.pdf	326.76 KB

Bester FV 2003. Grazing register: Based on the biomass concept.

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Spotlight_067.pdf	2.67 MB

Lubbe LG 2005. Preliminary notes on the biomass production of Petalidium linifolium (Lusernbos) on the Swartrant.

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Spotlight_098.pdf	3.87 MB

le Roux J 2011. The Effect of Land Use Practices on the Spatial and Temporal Characteristics of Savanna Fires in Namibia.

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Johan_le_Roux_Dissertation.pdf	4.42 MB

Diab RD, Naidoo M, Zunckel M, Carter WS 2006. Southern Africa - a giant natural photochemical reactor. 2006 97 - 100

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Southern Africa_a giant natural photochemical reactor.pdf	655.46 KB

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) 2016. Study to minimise the abrasion caused by sand and minerals from harvested encroacher bush biomass with possible alternative technologies and improvements for manufacturing a selection of compressed wood products in Namibia - Milestone V.

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GIZ Study to Minimise the Effects of Sand and Mineral Content_Final Report.pdf	3.55 MB

HATCH 2016. Electricity Control Board - NIRP Review and Update Project Preliminary Draft of Partial Final Report - February 19, 2016.

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NIRP Update Preliminary Draft of Partial Final Report For Discussion 2016.pdf	5.34 MB