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Diversity and fire responses in Renosterveld, the forgotten relation of fynbos, in southernmost Africa

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: • Renosterveld alpha, beta and gamma diversity equates to, or surpasses that of, other Mediterranean ecosystems. • Species richness is negatively impacted by increasing cover of Asteraceous shrubs on north-facing slopes in renosterveld. • Overberg Renosterveld is resilient to fire but to maintain its diversity, should not be burnt at frequencies higher than 6–10 years or longer.

Source: Journal of Arid Environments

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaridenv.2024.105261

Authors: O.E. Curtis, W.J. Bond, S. Chimphango

Institution: University of Cape Town

Language: English

Topic: Fire effects on ecosystems

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Life on land

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,070