Institutional arrangements are considered necessary for successfully governing the
commons. They are considered to be most effective if they are self-organized rather than …

This study was aimed at monitoring the occurrence and potential sources of emerging
contaminants in water sources within the Modder River catchment. Selected water quality …

Resilience has either been assessed on system or individual scale so far. Ignoring the other
scale may potentially change the interpretation of resilience in socio-ecological systems …

A systematic engagement strategy was used to identify contextual factors that prevent
farmers from accepting the in-field rainwater harvesting (IRWH) technique. The purpose of …

Rainwater harvesting (RWH) systems are increasingly being used as an alternative source
of water supply. However, their installation is not often financially feasible. The feasibility …

Abstract Livestock production on South Africa's commons contributes significantly to the
livelihoods of communal households, offering status, food, income and savings …

In South African grasslands, rangeland management is strongly related to land tenure.
Communal farms are reported to exhibit less desirable vegetation conditions for livestock …

This study was initiated to explore whether indigenous tree species use less water than
introduced plantation tree species, whether they use that water more efficiently in terms of …

Soil surface conditions, essential elements of the critical zone, include vegetation cover and
soil surface. Physical soil crusts are characterized by very low macroporosity. Surface crusts …

This paper presents the use of Internet of things (IoT) to solve the challenges encountered in
groundwater management. We present a model for predicting the sustainability of …