Patterns of mature woody plant species encroachment on vegetation structure, density, and diversity of the understory layer across the Marikana Thornveld

IntroductionBush encroachment has a negative impact on the vegetation structure, ecosystem functions, and services of savanna rangelands. Woody plant encroachment creates an imbalance in the grass-to-tree ratio, leading to a decline in ecosystem services, including grazing capacity and soil nutrient...

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Main Authors: Mziwanda Mangwane, Ignacio Casper Madakadze, Tlou Julius Tjelele, Abel Ramoelo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fevo.2025.1498429/full
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