Plant diversity in secondary, montane grasslands – a case study of the abandoned plantations of Mariepskop Mountain, South Africa

Grasslands are one of the most threatened terrestrial ecosystem types, and montane grasslands of particular conservation concern. Despite high rates of transformation in recent decades, croplands and plantations are being abandoned in parts of many countries, creating an opportunity for conservation...

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Main Authors: Anthony M. Swemmer, Rion E. Lerm, Dave I. Thompson, Jan A. Graf, Lynne Stone, Mightyman Mashele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Conservation Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcosc.2024.1297148/full