Implementing a patch-mosaic burning system in Southern African savanna conservation areas

The implementation of a patch-mosaic burning system (PMB) in southern African savanas was investigated. Under such a system fires are point-ignited, under a range of fuel and weather conditions, and allowed to burn out by themselves. The system was applied in Pilanesberg National Park (PNP), South Africa over a period of nine years. The area burnt per year is a function of the grass fuel loads, and the number of fires per year is a function of the percentage area burnt. This should result in the creation of mosaics, which should vary in extent and existence in time.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Biological Sciences

Year dc:date.issued

2001

Author dc:creator

• Brockett, Bruce Hilton

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/6240

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/6240