Abstract:Cropland abandonment for natural recovery has increase globally over the las few decades. Changing land-use practices in South Africa, has led to an increased rate of cropland abandonment. The rate and magnitude of soil quality recovery following abandonment varies from location to location. Several soil quality studies have been conducted in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa, mainly focusing on the impact of different cropping strategies on soil quality or the effect of different grazing practices on … Show more
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