Peter Scogings (PhD)

Peer-reviewed publications (1 October 2012)

Journal articles 33. Scogings, P.F., Hjltn, J. & Skarpe, C. 2013. Does large herbivore removal affect secondary metabolites, nutrients and growth in woody species in semi-arid savannas? J. Arid Environments 88: 4-8. My contribution = 70%. 32. Scogings, P.F., Mamashela, T.C. & Zobolo, A.M. Accepted. Deciduous sapling responses to season and large herbivores in a semi-arid African savanna. Austral Ecology. doi:10.1111/j.1442-9993.2012.02454.x. My contribution = 50%. 31. Basha, N.A.D., Scogings, P.F. & Nsahlai, I.V. Accepted. Effects of season, browse species and tannins on gas production kinetics of forages in the sub-humid subtropical savannah, South Africa. J. Sci. Food & Agriculture. DOI 10.1002/jsfa.5895. My contribution = 20%. 30. Scogings, P.F., Taylor, R.W. & Ward, D. 2012. Inter- and intra-plant variations in nitrogen, tannins and shoot growth of Sclerocarya birrea browsed by elephants. Plant Ecology 213: 483-491. My contribution = 45%. 29. Scogings, P.F., Johansson, T., Hjltn, J. & Kruger, J. 2012. Responses of woody vegetation to exclusion of large herbivores in semi-arid savannas. Austral Ecology 37: 56-66. My contribution = 40%. 28. Basha, N.A.D , Scogings, P.F., Dziba, L.E. & Nsahlai, I.V. 2012. Diet selection of Nguni goats in relation to season, chemistry and physical properties of browse in subhumid subtropical savanna. Small Ruminant Research 102: 163-171. My contribution = 40%. 27. Hattas, D., Hjltn, J., Julkunen-Tiitto, R., Scogings, P.F. & Rooke, T. 2011. Differential phenolic profiles in six African savanna woody species in relation to antiherbivore defense. Phytochemistry 72: 1796-1803. My contribution = 10%. 26. Scogings, P.F., Hjltn, J. & Skarpe, C. 2011. Secondary metabolites and nutrients of woody plants in relation to browsing intensity in African savannas. Oecologia 167: 10631073. My contribution = 70%. 25. Scogings, P.F. 2011. Stem growth of woody species at the Nkuhlu Exclosures, Kruger National Park: 2006-2010. Koedoe 53 (1) doi:10.4102/ koedoe.v53i1.1035 24. Zharare, G. & Scogings P.F. 2011. Responses of potted Acacia natalitia and Scutia myrtina saplings to type of fertiliser and rate of application. African Journal of Agricultural Research 6: 5278-5290. My contribution = 50%. 23. Mkhize, N.R., Scogings, P.F., Dziba, L.E. & Nsahlai, I.V. 2011. Season and plant species influence foraging efficiency of Nguni goats in pens. African Journal of Range & Forage Science 28: 29-34. My contribution = 20%. 22. Nyamukanza, C.C., Scogings, P.F., Mbatha, K.R. & Kunene, N. 2010. Forage-sheep relationships in communally managed Moist Zululand Thornveld. African Journal of Range & Forage Science 27: 11-19. My contribution=40%. 21. Jonsson, M., Bell, D., Hjltn, J., Rooke, T. & Scogings, P.F. 2010. Do mammalian herbivores influence invertebrate communities via changes in the vegetation? Results from a preliminary survey in Kruger National Park, South Africa. African Journal of Range & Forage Science 27: 39-44. My contribution=10%. 20. Basha, N.A.D., Scogings, P.F. & Nsahlai, I.V. 2009. Diet selection by Nguni goats in the Zululand Thornveld. South African Journal of Animal Science 39 (Sppl. 1): 33-36. My contribution=40%. 19. Mpanza, T.D.E., Scogings, P.F., Kunene, N.W. & Zobolo, A.M. 2009. Impacts of cattle on ecological restoration of coastal forests in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. African Journal of Range & Forage Science 26: 1-7. My contribution=30%.

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18. Mopipi, K., Scogings, P.F. & Trollope, W.S.W. 2009. Effects of moisture, nitrogen, grass competition and simulated browsing on the survival and growth of Acacia karroo seedlings. African Journal of Ecology 47: 680687. My contribution=30%. 17. Nyamukanza, C.C., Scogings, P.F. & Kunene, N. 2008. Foragecattle relationships in a communally managed semi-arid savanna in northern Zululand, South Africa. African Journal of Range & Forage Science 25: 131-140. My contribution=30%. 16. Nyamukanza, C.C. & Scogings, P.F. 2008. Sprout selection and performance of goats fed Acacia karroo coppices in the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. South African Journal of Animal Science 38: 83-90. My contribution=50%. 15. Scogings, P.F. & Mopipi, K. 2008. Effects of water, grass and N on responses of Acacia karroo seedlings to early wet season simulated browsing: leaf N, fibre and tannin concentrations. Journal of Arid Environments 72:1666-1674. My contribution=50%. 14. Scogings, P.F. & Mopipi, K. 2008. Effects of water, grass and N on responses of Acacia karroo seedlings to early wet season simulated browsing: aboveground growth and biomass allocation. Journal of Arid Environments 72:509-522. My contribution=50%. 13. Ganqa, N.M. & Scogings, P.F. 2007. Forage quality, twig diameter, and growth habit of woody species selected by black rhinoceros in the Great Fish River Reserve, South Africa. Journal of Arid Environments 70:514-526. My contribution=50%. 12. Hester, A.J., Scogings, P.F. & Trollope, W.S.W. 2006. Long-term impacts of goat browsing on bush-clump dynamics in the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Plant Ecology 183:277-290. My contribution=20%. 11. Ganqa, N.M., Scogings, P.F. & Raats, J.G. 2005. Plant factors affecting diet selection by black rhino in the Great Fish River Reserve, South Africa. South African Journal of Wildlife Research 35:77-83. My contribution=30%. 10. Scogings, P.F. 2005. Rapid chemical responses of Acacia karroo to early dormant season defoliation by goats browsing in a semi-arid subtropical savanna. Journal of Arid Environments 62:225-233. 9. Scogings, P.F. & Macanda, M. 2005. Acacia karroo responses to early dormant season defoliation and debarking by goats in a semi-arid subtropical savanna. Plant Ecology 179:193-206. My contribution=70%. 8. Quinlan, T. & Scogings, P.F. 2004. Why bio-physical and social scientists can speak the same language when addressing Sustainable Development. Environmental Science & Policy 7:537-546. My contribution=20%. 7. Scogings, P.F., Dziba, L.E. & Gordon, I.J. 2004. Leaf chemistry of woody plants in relation to season, canopy retention and goat browsing in a semi-arid subtropical savanna. Austral Ecology 29:278-286. My contribution=50%. 6. Dziba, L.E., Scogings, P.F., Raats, J.G. & Gordon, I.J. 2003. Effects of season and breed on browse species intake rates and diet selection by goats in the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Small Ruminant Research 47: 39-52. My contribution=10%. 5. Dziba, L.E., Scogings, P.F., Raats, J.G. & Gordon, I.J. 2003. The feeding height preferences of 2 goat breeds fed Grewia occidentalis L. (Tiliaceae) in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Small Ruminant Research 47: 31-38. My contribution=10%. 4. Scogings, P.F., De Bruyn, T.D. & Vetter, S. 1999. Grazing into the future: Policymaking for communal rangelands in South Africa. Development Southern Africa 16: 403-414. My contribution=60%.

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3. Scogings, P.F., Beckerling, A.C. & Trollope, W.S.W. 1994. Simplified techniques for assessing range condition for livestock production: An example from Ciskei. Development Southern Africa 11: 229-240. My contribution=50%. 2. Scogings, P.F., Theron, G.K. & Bothma, J. du P. 1990. Two quantitative methods of analysing ungulate-habitat data. South African Journal of Wildlife Research 20: 9-13. My contribution=70%. 1. Scogings, P.F. & Theron, G.K. 1990. An application of multi-variate techniques to dryweight-rank data from a Bankenveld nature reserve. South African Journal of Botany 56: 648-653. My contribution=70%. Articles in conference proceedings 9. Scogings, P.F., 2011. Rainfall influences phenolics and phosphorus in savanna trees. In: Feldman, S.R., Oliva, G.E. & Sacido, M.B. (eds). Diverse Rangelands for a Sustainable Society. p. 129. IX International Rangeland Congress, Rosario, Argentina. 8. Macanda, M. & Scogings, P.F. 2003. Effects of defoliation and debarking on Acacia karroo trees in the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. In: Allsopp, N., Palmer, A.R., Milton, S.J., Kirkman, K.P., Kerley, G.I.H., Hurt, C.R. & Brown, C.J. (eds). Rangelands in the New Millenium. pp. 900-902. VII International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa. My contribution=50%. 7. Mapekula, M., Scogings, P.F., Drescher, M. & Magadlela, M. A. 2003. Effects of hand-constructed Panicum maximum sward structure and quality on feeding behaviour of Nguni cattle. In: Allsopp, N., Palmer, A.R., Milton, S.J., Kirkman, K.P., Kerley, G.I.H., Hurt, C.R. & Brown, C.J. (eds). Rangelands in the New Millenium. pp. 903905. VII International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa. My contribution=30%. 6. Scogings, P.F. 2003. Impacts of ruminants on woody plants in African savannas: An overview. In: Allsopp, N., Palmer, A.R., Milton, S.J., Kirkman, K.P., Kerley, G.I.H., Hurt, C.R. & Brown, C.J. (eds). Rangelands in the New Millenium. pp. 955-957. VII International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa. 5. Scogings, P.F., Dziba, L.E. & Gordon, I.J. 2003. Forage quality of savanna browse in relation to intake rates of goats in the False Thornveld of the Eastern Cape, South Africa. In: Allsopp, N., Palmer, A.R., Milton, S.J., Kirkman, K.P., Kerley, G.I.H., Hurt, C.R. & Brown, C.J. (eds). Rangelands in the New Millenium. pp. 958-960. VII International Rangeland Congress, Durban, South Africa. My contribution=50%. 4. Dziba, L.E., Scogings, P.F., Raats, J.G. & Gordon, I.J. 1999. Seasonal intake of savanna woody plant species by two goat breeds in the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. In: Eldridge, D. & Freudenberger, D. (eds). People and Rangelands. pp. 517518. VI International Rangeland Congress, Aitkenvale, Australia. My contribution=10%. 3. Scogings, P.F., Mbelu, M.M., Beckerling, A.C. & Trollope, W.S.W. 1996. Research and training for assessing range condition in a developing area of South Africa: Agricultural extension or environmental education? In: West, N.E. (ed.). Rangelands in a Sustainable Biosphere. pp. 500-501. Society for Range Management, Denver. My contribution=50%. 2. Scogings, P.F., Trollope, W.S.W. & OConnor, T.G. 1996. The impact of browsing and burning on savanna vegetation. In: West, N.E. (ed.). Rangelands in a Sustainable Biosphere. pp. 498-499. Society for Range Management, Denver. My contribution=60%.

Peter Scogings (PhD)

1. Scogings, P.F., Beckerling, A.C. & Trollope, W.S.W. 1994. A simplified technique for the assessment of range condition in Ciskei and the Eastern Cape. In: Van Hoven, W., Ebedes, H. & Conroy, A. (eds). Wildlife Ranching: A Celebration of Diversity. pp. 123-130. Promedia, Pretoria. My contribution=50%. ---oo0oo---