An ecological economic simulation model of a non-selective grazing system in the Nama Karoo, South Africa

Ecological Economics

Volumn 42, Issue 1-2, 2002, Pages 221-242

  Beukes, P C ^a   Cowling, R M ^a   Higgins, S I ^a  

^a Department of Nature Conservation Cape Technikon ^*  (South Africa)

Author keywords

Computer model; Farming systems; Forage reserves; Infrastructure; Semi arid; STELLA model

Indexed keywords

ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS; GRAZING MANAGEMENT; LIVESTOCK FARMING; RANGELAND;

SOUTH AFRICA;

ANIMALIA; NAMA;

EID: 0036335153     PISSN: 09218009     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0921-8009(02)00055-1     Document Type: Article

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