Browsing Masters Degrees (Geography) by Title
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A comparative analysis of the treatment of biodiversity impacts in mining Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) before and after 2013: experiences from the Mpumalanga province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2019-07)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is one of the environmental management tools employed by the relevant authorities to achieve the principles of sustainable development. Biodiversity Impact Assessment (BIA) studies are ... -
A comparative study of the quality and outcomes of environmental impact assessment reports from the Free State and Northern Cape provinces
(University of the Free State, 2008-05)English: An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) determines the economic, social and environmental impacts of proposed developments. Environmental Impact Assessment reports are complied by independent consultants in order ... -
The construction of a Geographic Information System (GIS) model for landfill site selection
(University of the Free State, 2007-11)In the past decade, locating landfill site has been recognized as a significant planning problem and has subsequently received much attention from researchers in the planning sector. In particular, the siting of landfills ... -
Critical perspectives on the (re)development of Westdene, Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2006-01)English: The study focuses on the development of Westdene, Bloemfontein. Westdene is one of Bloemfontein’s oldest neighbourhoods and has undergone a range of changes since its establishment in 1903. Following a review of ... -
A critical review of the quality of enviromental impact assessment reports in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2011-01)Environmental impact assessment (EIA) is one of the tools used by relevant authorities all over the world in an attempt to ensure that the principles of sustainable development are achieved. Since the Environment Act (EA) ... -
Estimation of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture in the eastern Free State, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017-12)The agriculture sector is responsible for global emissions and the emissions continue to grow rapidly. The food agriculture organization (FAO) reported emissions with 7.1 gigatonnes CO2eq per annum, representing 14.5 % of ... -
An evaluation of the spatial variability of sediment sources along the banks of the Modder River, Free State Province, South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2005-05)The study focuses on the characteristics of the Modder River in the Free State. The Modder River plays an important role in supplying water for domestic, agricultural and industrial uses in the Bloemfontein, Botshabelo and ... -
'n Geografiese analise van die Bantoebevolking van die Oranje-Vrystaatse Goudveld
(University of the Free State, 1970-01)Abstract not available -
'n Geografiese ondersoek na die uitwerking van enkele ruimelike veranderlikes op die gang van nywerheidsvestiging in Qwaqwa
(University of the Free State, 1987-11)Afrikaans: As aanloop tot die tema is die tydruimtelike evolusie van die Suid- Afrikaanse ekonomiese sisteem in breê trekke geskets. Daar Qwaqwa deel is van die breër Suid-Afrikaanse ekonomiese struktuur is die identifisering ... -
The geomorphology and aeolian deposits in the vicinity of Florisbad
(Univeristy of the Free State, 2011-05)The discovery of the Florisbad hominid prompted further archaeological and palaeoanthropological research in the Florisbad area. However, research that looks specifically at the geomorphology and aeolian deposits around ... -
The influence of climate variability on flood risk in the //Khara Hais municipality (Upington area): a GIS-based approach
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)English: The climate of the continents and the world is controlled by complex maritime and terrestrial interactions that produce a variety of climates across a range of regions and continents. Climate influences agriculture, ... -
Invoer en verspreiding van petroleumprodukte in die Republiek van Suid-Afrika; 'n verkeers-geografiese ontleding
(University of the Free State, 1966-03)Abstract not available -
Land beneficiaries as game farmers in the "new" South Africa : land reform in relation to conservation, the hunting industry and chiefly authority in KwaZulu-Natal
(University of the Free State, 2012-02)In South Africa, as in other parts of the continent and beyond; land claims on nature conservation land have in many cases become part and parcel of Community-Based Conservation (CBC) and related discourses such as ... -
‘n Ruimtelike-analitiese ondersoek na seisoenale reënval- en temperatuurpatrone oor suidelike Afrika
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)English: Changes in climatic variability and extremes of weather and climate events have received increased attention in the last few years. Many studies have been done on climate trends, especially for precipitation and ... -
‘n Ruimtelike-analitiese ondersoek na seisoenale reënval- en temperatuurpatrone oor suidelike Afrika
(University of the Free State, 2014-07)English: Changes in climatic variability and extremes of weather and climate events have received increased attention in the last few years. Many studies have been done on climate trends, especially for precipitation and ... -
Die neerslagklimaat van die Oranje-Vrystaat
(University of the Free State, 1976-12)Abstract not available -
Optimising interpolation as a tool for use in soil property mapping
(University of the Free State, 2014-01-31)Inverse distance weighting (IDW) and kriging are robust and widely used estimation techniques in earth sciences (soil science). Variance of Kriging is often proposed as a statistical technique with superior mathematical ... -
Petrographic and geochemical investigation of Sn - W - Nb - Ta pegmatites and mineralized quartz veins in southeastern Rwanda
(University of the Free State, 2011-11)The Musha-Ntunga, Bugarura-Kuluti-Bibare and Rwinkwavu mineral districts of Eastern Rwanda are historically known to host cassiterite, wolframite and columbite-tantalite mineralization. The geology of that area is dominated ... -
Die polities-geografiese ontwikkeling van Transkei vanaf 1913 tot 1976
(University of the Free State, 1990-12)English: The political geographical independence of Transkei in 1976 was the outcome and culmination of the evolutionary interaction between territory, systems of government and subjects ("people") over a span of more ... -
The role of Lesotho's textile industry in promoting local economic local economic development: the Thetsane industrial area
(University of the Free State, 2007)This case study explores the role that the textile industry plays in the economic development of Lesotho. The study focuses on the Thetsane textile industry in the south of Maseru. In particular, it explores the contribution ...