Response of woody vegetation to bush thinning on freehold farmlands in north-central Namibia

Abstract Bush encroachment affects much of the Namibian woodland landscape, causing significant loss of open savannah habitat and farm profits. Thinning of the trees/shrubs is recommended; however, research is required to identify the overall efficacy and effects of this method on the woodland habit...

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Main Authors: Matti T. Nghikembua, Laurie L. Marker, Bruce Brewer, Arvo Leinonen, Lauri Mehtätalo, Mark Appiah, Ari Pappinen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-01-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-26639-4