Abstract
Abstract Advice on veld management generally assumes that the productivity of veld can be improved by management. There is thus a need in agricultural extension work, where botanical surveys are impractical, for a basis on which changes in veld condition can be judged and recorded. It is suggested that a score sheet for the assessment of condition be based on five criteria, namely, cover density, botanical composition, vigour, soil surface condition and insect damage. Using score sheets and photographs, trend in veld condition may be established by comparing successive condition assessments recorded at representative sites at similar growth stages or seasons. Knowledge of potential climax condition is presupposed in the use of present‐condition” score sheets.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Proceedings of the Annual Congresses of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
