African Journal of Range & Forage Science

ISSN: 1022-0119
EISSN: 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 & Forage Science is the official journal of the Grassland Society of Southern Africa.

First Impact Factor 2010: 0.262
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Editors

Editor-in-Chief

Susanne Vetter
Rhodes University, South Africa

Administrator

Freyni du Toit
Grassland Society of Southern Africa, South Africa

Associate Editors

James Bennett, Coventry University, UK
Luthando Dziba, Council for Scientific and Industrial Research, 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
Alan Short, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
Wayne Truter, University of Pretoria, South Africa
Roger Uys, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, South Africa

Editorial Advisory Panel

Anthony Afolayan, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
Nicky Allsopp, South African Environmental Observation Network (SAEON), South Africa
Wellington Ekaya, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Iain Gordon, CSIRO, Australia
Mark Hardy, Department of Agriculture Western Cape, South Africa
Richard Hurt, Independent, New Zealand
Andrew Illius, University of Edinburgh, UK
Graham Kerley, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, South Africa
Kevin Kirkman, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nkobi Moleele, University of Botswana, Botswana
Craig Morris, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
Tony Palmer, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa
Mike Panagos, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
Elly Sabiiti, Makerere University, Uganda
Peter Scogings, University of Zululand, South Africa
William Stock, Edith Cowan 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)49 842 4335
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 online at the African Journal of Range & Forage Science ScholarOne Manuscripts site (http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tarf).

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: Wayne Truter
Vice President: Lorraine van den Berg
Immediate Past President: Sikhalazo Dube
Honorary Secretary: Nelmarie Saayman
Honorary Treasurer: Justin du Toit
Editor-in-Chief: Susanne Vetter
Publications Editor: Julius Tjelele
Public Relations Officer: Igshaan Samuels
Chairperson of Trust: Chris Dannhauser
Chairperson of PAC: Leslie Brown
Chairperson of the Congress Organising Committee: Igshaan Samuels
Additional members: Vhalinavho Khavhagali, Mota Lesoli, Jabulani Mashiya, James Puttick, Ian Rushworth

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 (0)49 842 4335, e-mail: admin@grassland.org.za.

Further information on the Grassland Society of Southern Africa can be found at http://www.grassland.org.za/

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