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The interacting system of a biological community and its non-living environmental surroundings in regions that have between 10 to 20 inches of rainfall and are capable of sustaining some grasses and shrubs but not woodland. (Source: TOE / DOE)

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Müller B, Linstädter A, Frank K, Bollig M, Wissel C 2007. Learning from local knowledge: modeling the pastoral-nomadic range management of the Himba, Namibia. Ecological Applications 17 (7) 1857-1875

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Learning from local knowledge_modeling the pastoral_nomadic range management_Himba.pdf	408.25 KB

Enguwa KBP, Horn LN, Awala SK 2023. Comparative effect of different irrigation levels and soil amendments on cabbage productivity in semi-arid Central Namibia. Irrigation and Drainage

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Comparative effect of different irrigation levels and soil amendments on cabbage productivity in semi_arid Central Namibia.pdf	1.25 MB

Mviha PJZ, Holt J, Green SV 2022. Armoured bush cricket, Acanthoplus discoidalis (Walker) (Orthoptera: tettigoniidae) outbreak prediction using rainfall patterns in three zones of Botswana. International Journal of Tropical Insect Science 42 1113-1121

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Armoured bush cricket_Acanthoplus discoidalis_outbreak prediction using rainfall patterns in three zones of Botswana.pdf	199.01 KB

2014. Sustainable development of semi-arid grassland utilsation through optimised management of stock densities, recovery periods and carring capacity of organic cattle and sheep farming on the example of Springbockvley, Namibia.

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Sustainable development of semi_arid grassland_Springbockvley_Namibia.pdf	946.15 KB

Weber M, Strijbis J, Osner N, Periquet-Pearce S, Crowther TW, Werden LK 2025. An open-source method for spatially and temporally explicit herbivory monitoring in semi-arid savannas. Journal of Environmental Management 377

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An open_source method for spatially and temporally explicit herbivory monitoring in semi-arid savannas.pdf	1.1 MB

de Cauwer V, Colace M-P, Mendelsohn J, António T, van der Waal C 2024. A rangeland management-oriented approach to map dry savanna - Woodland mosaics. International Journal of Applied Earth Observation and Geoinformation 134

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A rangeland management_oriented approach to map dry savanna_woodland mosaics.pdf	797.33 KB

Teshirogi K 2017. Variations in Mopane vegetation and its use by local people: comparison of four sites in northern Namibia. African Study Monographs 38 (1) 5-25

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Variations in Mopane vegetation and its use by local people_comparison of four sites in northern Namibia.pdf	1.06 MB

Conradie B, Landman A 2013. A comparison of the performance under field conditions of woolled and mutton sheep flocks in a low rainfall region of South Africa.

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WP 331 Conradie and Landman.pdf	475.84 KB

van Rensburg WLJ 1990. Groeikragtigheid en saadontkieming by weiplante. Agricola 8 31-34

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Groeikragtigheid en saadontkieming by weiplante.pdf	881.58 KB

Fourie ML 1990. Die gebruik van landsat beelde as hulpmiddel in herwinningsbeplanning. Agricola 8 35-37

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Die gebruik van landsat beelde as hulpmiddel in herwinningsbeplanning.pdf	595.95 KB

Chavarro-Rincon D 2009. Tree transpiration mapping from upscaled sap flow in the Botswana Kalahari.

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Tree transpiration mapping.pdf	12.23 MB

1989. Madoqua, Volume 16, No. 1. Journal of Arid Zone Biology and Nature Conservation Research. Published by the Department of Agriculture and Nature Conservation, South West Africa/Namibia. Madoqua 16 (1)

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Madoqua_Vol_16_No_1_1989_Journal_of_Arid_Zone_Biology_and_Nature_Conservation_Research.pdf	3.08 MB

Seymour C Slowly does it: Acacia erioloba growing large in southern Kalahari savannas.

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Slowly does it_Acacia erioloba growing large in southern Kalahari savannas.pdf	111.95 KB

Coder KD 1999. Heat Stroke in Trees.

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Heat Stroke in Trees_1999_Coder.pdf	37.38 KB

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

Dewdney R 1996. Namibian Programme to Combat Desertification (NAPCOD): Policy factors and desertification - Analysis and Proposals.

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Policy_Factors_and_Desertification-Analysis_and_Proposals.pdf	1.69 MB

Lindsey PA, Skinner JD 2001. Ant composition and activity patterns as determined by pitfall trapping and other methods in three habitats in the semi-arid Karoo. Journal of Arid Environments 48 551-568

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Ant composition and activity patterns_2001.pdf	245.9 KB

Brain C 1990. Aspects of drinking by baboons (Papioursinus) in a desert environment. Namib Ecology: 25 years of Namib Research 7 169-172

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Aspects of Drinking by Baboons_1990.pdf	4.71 MB

Heinze C 2009. Spatial planning for off-road driving areas – Pros and cons of environmental regulations. A case study in a semi-arid environment, Namibia.

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SpatialPlanningForOffRoadDrivingAreas_Feb2009.pdf	2.55 MB

Marx VL 2009. Impacts of upstream uses on the alluvial aquifer of the Swakop River, Namibia.

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Impacts of upstream uses on the alluvial aquifer of the Swakop River_2009.pdf	3.46 MB

Seely M, Henderson J, Heyns P, Jacobson P, Nakale T, Nantanga K, Schachtschneider K 2002. Chapter 9: Ephemeral and endoreic river systems: Relevance and management challenges. Transboundary rivers, sovereignty and development: hydropolitical drivers in the Okavango River basin

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Ephemeral and endoreic river systems_2002.pdf	246.14 KB

2003. Groundwater recharge estimation in Southern Africa.

van Wyk E, van Tonder GJ, Vermeulen D 2012. Characteristics of local groundwater recharge cycles in South African semi-arid hard rock terrains: Rainfall–groundwater interaction. Water S.A. 38 (5) 747-754

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Characteristics of local groundwater recharge cycles in South African semi_arid hard rock terrains.pdf	682.6 KB

Henschel J, Klintenberg P, Roberts C, Seely M 2007. Long-term ecological Research from an arid, variable, drought-prone Environment. Sécheresse 18 (4) 342-347

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Long_term ecological Research_2007.pdf	251.73 KB

de Bruine B, Rukira L 1997. Sustainable development of water resources in a semiarid country such as Namibia. Sustainability of Water Resources under Increasing Uncertainty. Proceedings of Rabat Symposium SI,

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Sustainable development of water resources in a semiarid country such as Namibia_1997.pdf	328.16 KB

Furey SG 1998. Fogwater Harvesting for Community Water Supply.

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Fogwater Harvesting for Community Water Supply_1998.pdf	220.42 KB

Jensen S, //Gaseb A, /Nawaseb G 2002. An Overview of Desertification Issues in the #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy. Namibia's Programme to Combat Desertification (NAPCOD).

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An Overview of Desertification Issues in the Khoadi Hoas Conservancy_2002.pdf	283.04 KB

Brown CJ, Seely MK, Kruger AS, Woehl H 1999. Namibia's program to combat desertification: a dynamic approach to people and rangelands. Vlth International Rangeland Congress Proceedings 1

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Namibias program to combat desertification Brown et al.pdf	3.72 MB

Brown CJ, Brown BTB Common-property rangelands management in Namibia: the 'conservancy' model in communal areas. Vlth International Rangeland Congress Proceedings 411-413

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Common-property rangelands management in Namibia Brown and Jones.pdf	3.39 MB

Henschel JR, Seely MK, Zeidler J 2000. Long-term ecological research at Gobabeb: gaining and applying knowledge about a highly variable environment.

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Long_term ecological research at Gobabeb_2000.pdf	1.06 MB

Bornman CH 1977. Welwitschia mirabilis: structural and functional anomalies. Madoqua 10 (1) 21-31

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Welwitschia mirabilis_structural and functional anomalies.pdf	1.89 MB

Shanyengana ES, Sanderson RD, Seely MK, Schemenauer RS 2003. Testing greenhouse shade nets in collection of fog for water supply. Journal of Water Supply, Research and Technology-Aqua 52 237-241

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Testing greenhouse shade nets in collection of fog for water supply_2003.pdf	787.1 KB

Imbamba SK 1996. A case study in land degradation and human vulnerability in the drylands of northern Namibia.

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Land degradationand human vulnerability in the drylands of northern Namibia.pdf	1.15 MB

Seely M, Klintenberg P, Kruger A, von Oertzen D 2006. Developing and Communicating Science and Technology Agendas for Sustainable Living on Arid Lands.

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Developing and Communicating Science and Technology Agendas for.pdf	773.75 KB

Sullivan S, Rohde R 2002. On non-equilibrium in arid and semi-arid grazing systems. Journal of Biogeography 29 1595-1618

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On non-equilibrium in arid and semi-arid grazing_2002.pdf	196.57 KB

Jobst P, Kakukuru E, Kambutuku JR, Mouton D, Netha L, Nghitila TM, Shanyengana ES, Siyambango MS 1994. SDP 3: An investigation into the biophysical aspects and socio-economics of desertification in north western Namibia. (Climate variability, desertification and loss of biodiversity).

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SDP3.pdf	1.37 MB

Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry (MAWF) Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) - Eiseb-Epukiro River Basin.

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MAWF_IWRM booklet Eiseb-Epukiro_RV2.pdf	5.34 MB

Rietkerk M, van de Koppel J 2000. Herbivore regulation and irreversible vegetation change in semi-arid grazing systems. Oikos 90 (2) 253-260

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rietkerk-00-herbivore regulation.pdf	172 KB

Hernandez M, Miller SN, Goodrich DC, Kepner WG, Edmonds CM, Jones KB 2000. Modeling runoff response to land cover and rainfall spatial variability in semi-arid watersheds. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 64 285-298

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modellingrunoff.pdf	174.68 KB

Ayyad MA 2003. Case studies in the conservation of biodiversity: degradation and threats. Journal of Arid Environments 54 165-182

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Case studies in the conservation of biodiversity- degradation and threats.pdf	181.77 KB

Kepner WG, Watts CJ, Edmonds CM, Maingi JK, Marsh SE, Luna G 2000. A landscape approach for detecting and evaluating in a semi-arid environment. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 64 179-195

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environmental-monit-assess-kepner.pdf	214.88 KB

2009. Building the foundation for a national approach to CCA in Namibia.

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Building the foundation for a national approach to CCA in Namibia.pdf	995.14 KB

Colin Christian and Associates 2010. The Effect of Bush Encroachment on Groundwater Resources in Namibia: a Desk Top Study.

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Effect of Bush Encroachment on groundwater in Namibia.pdf	4.72 MB

Christian I, Wohlleber B 2000. The Area-Transect: One method for the assessment of arid and semi-arid pasture grounds. Agricola 11 14 - 18

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The Area Transect_One method for the assessment of arid and semi arid pasture grounds.pdf	1011.11 KB

Austaller S 2001. The use of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA (RAPD) for the study of genetic diversity in Cajanus cajan. Agricola 12 10 - 14

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The use of Random Amplified Polymorphic DNA for the study of genetic diversity in Cajanus cajan.pdf	1.76 MB

Turner S, Marais E, Vinte M, Mudengi A, Park W 2006. Termites, Water and Soils. Agricola 16 40 - 45

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Termites Water and Soils_2006.pdf	682.57 KB

Rothauge A, Smit GN, Abate AL 2007. The diet selected by free-ranging beef cattle and its effects on the condition of a semi-arid savanna in Namibia. Agricola 17 16 - 27

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The diet selected by free ranging beef cattle and its effects on the condition of a semi arid savanna in Namibia.pdf	759.29 KB

Krommenhoek R 1999. Namibia challenges world date industry.

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Spotlight_020.pdf	2.69 MB

Reuter C 2002. Why not camels?.

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Spotlight_053.pdf	2.74 MB

du Pisani AL 2002. Drought vs aridity.

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Spotlight_055.pdf	2.55 MB