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Title: | The use of fire as a management tool in the savanna and woodland areas of Namibia |
Author: | Graz, F. Patrick |
Year: | 2010 |
Periodical: | Journal - Namibia Scientific Society (ISSN 1018-7677) |
Volume: | 58 |
Pages: | 56-64 |
Language: | English |
Notes: | biblio. refs., ills. |
Geographic terms: | Namibia Southern Africa |
Subjects: | fires savannas forest management History, Archaeology Fire ecology Vegetation management--Namibia--History |
Abstract: | Woodland savanna forms a significant component of the vegetation of northeastern Namibia. Fire plays an important role in the development of vegetation. So far, little research has been conducted on the original purposes of burning by local people. Such purposes are varied, ranging from vegetation management for grazing to hunting and gathering. This paper reviews previously published and unpublished sources to obtain a greater understanding of the traditional use of fire in Namibia. This would assist in the development of fire management strategies together with local communities. Bibliogr., sum. [Journal abstract] |