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Bush Encroachment

Report on Phase 1 of the Bush Encroachment Research, Monitoring and Management Project

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This report presents the key findings of the Bush Encroachment Research, Monitoring and Management Project.

This project was launched to determine:

1. The causes of bush encroachment

2. Suitable methods to combat invader bush

3. Impact of problem bushes on land productivity

4. Best methods of monitoring long-term change

5. Policies and legislation related to the problem

6. Creating bush encroachment awareness and   

    addressing the most effective means to  

    combat this problem

 

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Cover

Executive summary: p. x - xvi

Chapter 1 - Problem statement: p. 1 - 9


Chapter 2 - Causes of bush encroachment: p. 11 - 44


Chapter 3 - Environmental and economic impacts of bush encroachment: p. 45 - 73


Chapter 4 - Vegetation composition and land productivity: p. 75 - 132


Chapter 5 - Overview of potential methods to combat invader bush: p. 133 - 165


Chapter 6 - Indicators and the monitoring system: p. 167 - 182


Chapter 7 - Socio-economic factors and incentives influencing farmers in combating bush encroachment: p. 183 - 200


Chapter 8 - Review of the policy environment and proposals for policy reform: p. 201 - 219


Chapter 9 - Long-term strategy management for bush control: p. 221 - 253

 

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