Experience how scientists selected samples for analysis across South Africa's drylands
UP researchers contributed datasets from South African drylands, with sampling being carried out in the vicinities of Graaff Reinet and Prince Albert in the central Karoo, and around Lichtenburg in the North-West province. These sites provided unique data as South Africa’s drylands are particularly rich in plant species compared with many of the other sites included in the study.
The extent of animal tracks was quantified at each site to confirm the intensity of grazing.
To confirm the intensity of grazing at one of the study sites near Graaff Reinet
The surrounding area is very heavy grazed.
Growing in a lightly grazed site near Graaff Reinet.
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