VEGETATION DYNAMICS PRIOR TO WILDLIFE REINTRODUCTIONS IN SOUTHERN UMFURUDZI PARK, ZIMBABWE

摘要: Vegetation assessments are critical in the status and success of reintroduction programs an important aspect ecological restoration. structure composition influences suitability availability unique habitats for different wildlife species . The objectives this study were to (1) establish vegetation composition, (2) determine soil-vegetation associations southern Umfurudzi Park, Zimbabwe, prior species. Using a stratified random design, 15 rectangular plots from three strata assessed April May 2012. A total 23 woody plants 58 tree 68 shrub families as well 30 grass recorded. Tree basal area, canopy cover, density, d iversity, height riverine significantly miombo vlei strata. influence soil properties on occurrence diversity was evident across Long-term changes dynamics primary productivity Park due reintroduced mega -herbivores is recommended restoration program.