Sampling

Data analysis

Plant community classification and description

1.1 Cyathea dregei–Ilex mitis–Pteridium aquilinum woodland sub-community

1.2 Cyathea dregei–Ilex mitis–Celtis africana woodland sub-community

2.1 Paspalum urvillei–Phragmites australis–Populus × canescens woodland

2.2 Paspalum urvillei–Phragmites australis–Imperata cylindrica sub-community

2.3 Paspalum urvillei–Phragmites australis–Miscanthus junceus sub-community

2.4 Paspalum urvillei–Phragmites australis–Ischaemum fasciculatum sub-community

3.1 Diospyros lycioides–Combretum erythrophyllum–Searsia pyroides sub-community

3.2 Diospyros lycioides–Combretum erythrophyllum–Searsia lancea sub-community

4.1 Eragrostis curvula–Seriphium plumosum–Digitaria eriantha grassland sub-community

4.2 Eragrostis curvula–Seriphium plumosum–Burkea africana woodland sub-community

4.3 Eragrostis curvula–Seriphium plumosum–Eragrostis racemosa grassland sub-community

5.1 Combretum molle–Englerophytum magalismontanum–Croton gratissimus woodland

5.2 Combretum molle–Englerophytum magalismontanum–Protea caffra woodland

5.3 Combretum molle–Englerophytum magalismontanum–Boophone disticha woodland

Species richness and diversity

Plant communities

Species richness and diversity