Grassroots Grassroots - Vol 19 No 4 | Page 2

In this issue 15 NEW: Grass of the month 20 25 Debunking myths about the impact of elephants on large trees 35 The problem with trees-for-carbon 02 07 17 19 22 23 01 From our Editor Feature Articles 03 13 Achievements Photo Competi- tion Winners 7 Consequences of replacing wildlife with livestock Belowground biomass reduces erosion rates in sand dunes Solar and wind energy could set SA on track for the world’s cheapest electricity In a flood (of tears) for the lost riparian woodlands of the Lowveld 27 29 30 31 34 40 37 Crop leftovers can store huge amounts of carbon Tips on how to write a great science paper New maps show where giraffes live - most- ly outside protected areas Buffelgrass: Broadening the frontier of genetic resources conservation, research & utilization How our plants have turned into thieves to survive Putting deniers on ice: Inside the mind of a climate geek (Part One) Wetlands do the job of expensive technol- ogy, if we let them Flowering Southern Kalahari plants Grassroots Vol 19 44 No 4 Upcoming Events November 2019