The main veld types of southern Africa are discussed in further detail in the Ecological Principles module. For now, we will only take a brief look at the different veld types and some of the most common plant species which occur in each. General Climate...
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Types of Vegetation, Distribution and Migration of the South African Flora:
Types of Vegetation There are two main floral vegetation types in South Africa: the tropical and subtropical elements (northern vegetation); and the temperate element (southern vegetation). The Karoo flora is a mixture of tropical and temperate vegetation types....
Plant Succession in Practice
Application of Plant Succession Identifying the different stages of succession and how to preserve them are important The basic requirement of veld management is to maintain a dense and permanent plant cover. Therefore, production from the veld can be regarded...
Factors which Influence Plant Succession and Retrogression:
Climate Climatic factors affect vegetation growth and plant succession The climate is one of the most important factors determining how far plant succession will proceed the distribution of plant species and the type of vegetation which will be established. The...
Types of Succession
The characteristic plant communities in any area occur as a result of a gradual process of development from a bare surface, which follows a recognisable pattern in which definite stages can be distinguished. This process of natural development by which the vegetation...