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GJ Bredenkamp explains that “anthropogenic Hyparrhenia hirta dominated grassland” is what REPLACES the threatened Egoli Granite Grassland.
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Fire and Conservation
GJ Bredenkamp explains that “anthropogenic Hyparrhenia hirta dominated grassland” is what REPLACES the threatened Egoli Granite Grassland.
Fire Regimes in Grasslands
The distinction between “sour” and “sweet” grasses is important where grasses are the main fuel.
Fire Response
Radiant heat, dehydration and asphyxiation are also real threats to safety and must be considered. Responding to fires is potentially very dangerous.
Fire Breaks
The National Veld and Forest Fire Act requires, amongst other obligations, landowners and user’s to have adequate perimeter fire breaks.
Fire Tips
Remove dead and dry plants, trees, shrubs, excess leaves, plant parts, and low hanging branches around structures;
Fire Prevention
Educate your staff and tenants;
Refuse fires are NOT allowed;
Dispose of hot ashes or coals in a safe place where there is no risk of starting a fire;
Fire Preparation
When doing fire breaks or a controlled burn of a larger area you should pay attention to local conditions, and adjust your planning to suit.
Themeda Triandra Grass
One of the species regarded as the most valuable grass in sourveld is Themeda triandra. Also known as Red Grass, it grows abundantly when the veld is in good condition.
Identification of Grasses
Some grasses have stems which grow along the surface of the ground, and result in new shoots. These horizontal stems are called STOLONS. If the horizontal stems are below the ground, they are called RHIZOMES.
