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Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal – A respected South African botanical reference on the identification, ecology and grazing value of Natal’s common veld and pasture grasses, written by leading University of Natal researchers.
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Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal by N. M. Tainton, D. I. Bransby & P. de V. Booysen is a classic South African reference work devoted to the identification, ecology and agricultural importance of the grass species that occur throughout KwaZulu-Natal. Published in 1976, this authoritative guide combines botanical descriptions with practical information valuable to farmers, agricultural advisers, conservationists, students and naturalists interested in veld management and sustainable grazing practices.
Produced by leading researchers from the University of Natal’s Department of Pasture Science, the book examines the distinguishing characteristics of common pasture grasses, their distribution, growth habits and grazing value. Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal provides an invaluable resource for identifying economically important grasses and understanding their role within Natal’s diverse ecosystems. The work reflects decades of scientific research and remains a respected historical reference for grassland ecology and veld management in southern Africa.
Although later publications have expanded upon grass taxonomy, this first edition remains desirable because it documents the knowledge and nomenclature used during an important period in South African agricultural development. Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal is especially useful to collectors of botanical literature, agricultural historians, universities, conservation organisations and anyone with an interest in indigenous grasses and rangeland management.
This volume represents an important contribution to South African botanical literature and continues to be a practical reference for those studying the grasslands of KwaZulu-Natal. Copies are increasingly difficult to source, making Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal an attractive addition to collections focusing on South African flora, agriculture and environmental science.
Condition – Fair
First edition paperback (1976). Covers show moderate shelf and edge wear with rubbing along the spine and corners, and some surface wear to the rear cover. Binding remains firm and the text block is clean with no significant internal defects noted.
