The status of Faidherbia albida trees in the Hoanib River, Namibia / B.A. Curtis

Includes references and appendix

The Hoanib River is an ephemeral river flowing from the highlands of Namibia through the hyper-arid Namib Desert, to the Atlantic Ocean. Seasonal floods recharge groundwater that supports riparian woodlands, which are vitally important to wildlife and livestock. Previous studies looked at the impact of mega-herbivores on Faidherbia albida. In October 2012 a follow-up survey was undertaken. There was great variability in population structure, growth form, regeneration and elephant damage between the transects surveyed in different sections of the river. Khowarib Schlucht showed a healthy demography, with many juveniles, regeneration, and little damage. Dubis wetland had no mature trees and one clump of juveniles.