NEWS pressure and woody plant recruitment . Human activities , livestock movements , transport ( Figure 6 , 7 , 8 and 9 ) and prolonged drought may also contribute towards an increase of tree recruitment by a reduction in grass standing crop . Precipitation variation in tree recruitment is more important in arid regions , where fires are less intense and more infrequent .
Euryops floribundus encroachment transmitters
Euryops floribundus is known to be producing large amounts of small seeds which can be easily blown away or dispersed by animals , humans , vehicle , rivers , wind and birds .
Uses
Euryops floribundus is used for building kraals and cooking as a biomass fuel .
Conclusion
In conclusion , there is no documented evidence of sustainable controls in place to control Euryops floribundus . The high density of Euryops floribundus in an ecosystem is associated with the suppressive effect on the herbaceous layer and a decline of grazing in capacity .
However , mismanagement of natural resources and climate change may exacerbate the rapid spread of Euryops floribundus , particularly in communal areas . Serious interventions are necessary to investigate the behaviour and possible control measures of Euryops floribundus .
References
Gxasheka M ., Beyene ST , Mlisa , NL and Lesoli M 2017 . Farmers ’ perceptions of vegetation change , rangeland condition and degradation in three communal grasslands of South Africa . Tropical Ecology , 58 , 1 – 12 .
Myoyo S , Powell R , and Gambiza J 2017 . An assessment of wetlands as a key natural resource in Macubeni communal lands , Eastern Cape . Rhodes University .
Figure 6 . Sheep are known to be the transmitter of Euryops seeds because seeds are easily attached to the wool .
Figure 7 . Transport is one the unnoticed distributors of Euryops ’ s seeds along the road .
Figure 8 . Due to light weight and uncoated seed , rivers and floods facilitates the spread of Euryops floribundus .
Figure 9 . Harvested Euryops floribundus is used as a valuable source of fuelwood for cooking by community members .
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