African Journal of Range & Forage Science
ISSN: 1022-0119EISSN: 1727-9380 The African Journal of Range & Forage Science is the leading rangeland and pastoral journal in Africa. The Journal is dedicated to publishing quality original material that advances rangeland ecology and pasture management in Africa. Contributions reporting on research not done in Africa, which is applicable in Africa, are welcome. The Journal promotes both science and its application and authors are encouraged to explicitly identify the practical implications of their work. Peer-reviewed research papers and research notes deal primarily with all aspects of rangeland and pasture ecology and management, including the ecophysiology and biogeochemistry of rangelands and pastures, terrestrial plant–herbivore interactions (both domestic and wild), rangeland assessment and monitoring, effects of climate change on rangelands, rangeland and pasture management, rangeland rehabilitation, ecosystem services in support of production, conservation and biodiversity goals, and the identification and development of intensive and semi-intensive pasture and forage resources to meet livestock production needs in Africa. Articles highlighting transdisciplinary linkages among biophysical and social sciences that support management, policy and societal values are particularly encouraged. The Journal includes relevant book reviews and invited perspectives that contribute to the development of range and forage science in Africa. Letters to the editor that debate issues raised in the Journal are acceptable. The African Journal of Range & Forest Science is the official journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa. Recently (2008) accepted into Thomson Reuters Science Citation Index®. Impact factor pending. Click here for full text on Ingenta | |
Editors
Scientific Editor
Susi VetterRhodes University, South Africa
Administrator
Freyni du Toit
Grassland Society of Southern Africa, South Africa
Assistant Editors
Justin du Toit, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Luthando Dziba, ARC–Animal Nutrition and Animal Products Institution, South Africa
James Gambiza, Rhodes University, South Africa
Franci Jordaan, North-West Department of Agriculture, South Africa
Khanyisile Mbatha, National Zoological Gardens of South Africa, South Africa
Roger Uys, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, South Africa
Editorial Advisory Panel
Anthony Afolayan, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Nicky Allsopp, South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa
Wellington Ekaya, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Iain Gordon, CSIRO, Australia
Mark Hardy, Western Cape Department of Agriculture, South Africa
Richard Hurt, Mvelo Development cc, South Africa
Andrew Illius, University of Edinburgh, UK
Klaus Kellner, North-West University, South Africa
Graham Kerley, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Kevin Kirkman, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nkobi Moleele, University of Botswana, Botswana
Craig Morris, ARC–Range and Forage Institute, South Africa
Tony Palmer, ARC–Range and Forage Institute, South Africa
Mike Panagos, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Elly Sabiiti, Makerere University, Uganda
Peter Scogings, University of Zululand, South Africa
William Stock, Curtin University, Australia
Administrative Office
African Journal of Range & Forage Science
PO Box 41, Hilton, Pietermaritzburg 3245, South Africa
e-mail: journal@grassland.org.za
Telephone: +27 (0) 33 390 3113
Telefax: +27 (0) 86 622 7576
Manuscript Submission
All manuscripts presented in accordance with instructions to authors (printed in the back of each issue) should be submitted by e-mail to the Administrative Office.
Publishing Manager
Contact regarding all aspects relating to the production of the journal, including scheduling and copyright issues:
Mike Schramm
NISC South Africa
1 Dundas Street
PO Box 377
Grahamstown 6140
South Africa
Tel: +27 (0)46 622 9698
Fax: +27 (0)46 622 9550
e-mail: publishing@nisc.co.za
Published in association with the Grassland Society of Southern Africa:
President: Pieter Conradie
Vice President: Mike Peel
Immediate Past President: Rina Grant
Honorary Secretary: Loraine van den Berg
Honorary Treasurer: Justin du Toit
Scientific Editor: Susi Vetter
Publications Editor: Alan Short
Public Relations Officer: Sikhalazo Dube
Chairperson of Trust: Klaus Kellner
Chairperson of PAC: Leslie Brown
Additional members: Anuschka Barac, Philip Botha, Wayne Truter, Erika van Zyl
Membership to the Society is open to all interested persons. Membership rates and information on the Society can be obtained from the Administrator, Ms Freyni du Toit — Tel: +27 (33) 390 3113, e-mail: admin@grassland.org.za.
Further information on the Grassland Society of Southern Africa can be found at http://www.grassland.org.za/
