Sheunesu Ruwanza
Biographic Data
| ID | 5427520 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Sheunesu Ruwanza |
| GIVEN NAMES | Sheunesu |
| FAMILY NAME | Ruwanza |
| SIGNATURE | RUWANZA S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Rhodes University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-4731-0394 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 5 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Urban residents' knowledge of and attitudes and willingness to control woody invasive alien plants in their domestic gardens in South Africa
Invasive alien species are considered a major contributor to biodiversity loss. Yet, many are favoured for particular ecosystem services that they provide. This is often so in urban environments experiencing rapid environmental and social change and land transformation. Public support is viewed as critical for invasive alien species prevention and management. Furthermore, it is assumed that local citizens are more likely to be willing and ready t…
Perceptions, Knowledge, and Invasion Extent of Lantana camara on Household Yards in Rural Communities in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Studies on human perceptions of Lantana camara invasion are needed to inform management.This study used a two-pronged approach to assess perceptions, knowledge, and uses of L. camara in rural communities as well as evaluate its invasion extent in household yards of the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo province of South Africa.Results from 300 face-to-face household interviews and household ecological surveys showed that most villagers know of L.…
People’s perceptions and uses of invasive plant Psidium guajava in Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo Province of South Africa
Human perceptions and knowledge of invasive alien plant species are increasingly recognised as important in the management of biological invasions, but there is limited research focus on the social dimensions of plant invasion. Using household surveys, this study assessed the perceptions, knowledge, and uses of Psidium guajava Linn. to rural communities in Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Results showed that most…
Unpacking Pandora’s Box: Understanding and Categorising Ecosystem Disservices for Environmental Management and Human Wellbeing
Incorporation of environmental issues in South Africa’s municipal Integrated Development Plans
The transition to full democracy in South Africa in 1994 saw local government becoming the focal point for dealing with socio-economic development needs of communities. The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) has been used as the tool for guiding local development objectives, balanced against environmental demands within a sustainable development paradigm. Here we examine the extent to which this is being achieved through an analysis of IDPs from 3…
Density and Regrowth of a Forest Restio (Ischyrolepis eleocharis) under Harvest and Non-harvest Treatments in Dune Forests of Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Density and Regrowth of a Forest Restio (Ischyrolepis eleocharis) under Harvest and Non-harvest Treatments in Dune Forests of Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
Unpacking Pandora’s Box: Understanding and Categorising Ecosystem Disservices for Environmental Management and Human Wellbeing
Incorporation of environmental issues in South Africa’s municipal Integrated Development Plans
The transition to full democracy in South Africa in 1994 saw local government becoming the focal point for dealing with socio-economic development needs of communities. The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) has been used as the tool for guiding local development objectives, balanced against environmental demands within a sustainable development paradigm. Here we examine the extent to which this is being achieved through an analysis of IDPs from 3…
People’s perceptions and uses of invasive plant Psidium guajava in Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo Province of South Africa
Human perceptions and knowledge of invasive alien plant species are increasingly recognised as important in the management of biological invasions, but there is limited research focus on the social dimensions of plant invasion. Using household surveys, this study assessed the perceptions, knowledge, and uses of Psidium guajava Linn. to rural communities in Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, in the Limpopo Province of South Africa. Results showed that most…
Urban residents' knowledge of and attitudes and willingness to control woody invasive alien plants in their domestic gardens in South Africa
Invasive alien species are considered a major contributor to biodiversity loss. Yet, many are favoured for particular ecosystem services that they provide. This is often so in urban environments experiencing rapid environmental and social change and land transformation. Public support is viewed as critical for invasive alien species prevention and management. Furthermore, it is assumed that local citizens are more likely to be willing and ready t…
Perceptions, Knowledge, and Invasion Extent of Lantana camara on Household Yards in Rural Communities in Limpopo Province, South Africa
Studies on human perceptions of Lantana camara invasion are needed to inform management.This study used a two-pronged approach to assess perceptions, knowledge, and uses of L. camara in rural communities as well as evaluate its invasion extent in household yards of the Vhembe Biosphere Reserve, Limpopo province of South Africa.Results from 300 face-to-face household interviews and household ecological surveys showed that most villagers know of L.…
Geography (6 works) · Biology (5 works) · Agroforestry (4 works) · Ecology (4 works) · Environmental planning (4 works) · Environmental resource management (3 works) · Political science (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · African Botany and Ecology Studies (2 works) · Agriculture (2 works)