Woodland changes in Ruaha National Park (Tanzania) between 1976 and 1982

作者: R. F. W. BARNES

DOI: 10.1111/J.1365-2028.1985.TB00952.X

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摘要: Summary Tree surveys made in 1976 and 1977 were repeated 1982. Three species measured: Commiphora ugogensis, Acacia albida, Adansonia digitata. All three showed significant decreases due to elephant browsing. These results confirm the predictions of earlier surveys: elephants are causing a rapid severe change rift valley woodlands Park.

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