The application of a framework for assessing ecological condition and sustainability of use to three wetlands in Malawi

Wetlands Ecology and Management

Volumn 19, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 507-520

  Kotze, D C ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF KWAZULU NATAL   (South Africa)

Author keywords

Cultivation practices; Dambo; Ecological condition; Wetland

Indexed keywords

ASSESSMENT METHOD; BIOACCUMULATION; BIODEGRADATION; CATCHMENT; CLAY SOIL; ECOLOGICAL APPROACH; ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION; GEOMORPHOLOGY; HYDROLOGY; NUTRIENT CYCLING; PRESSURE EFFECT; SOIL ORGANIC MATTER; SUSTAINABILITY; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; VULNERABILITY; WETLAND MANAGEMENT;

MALAWI;

EID: 82355169501     PISSN: 09234861     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11273-011-9232-4     Document Type: Article

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