The vegetation ecology of the Eastern Transvaal Escarpment in the Sabie area. 1. Physical environment

Abstract

The physiography, geology, soil and climate of a broad transect of the Eastern Transvaal Escarpment in the Sabie area are described. The transect extends from Hazyview (530 m elevation) to Mount Anderson (2 280 m elevation). The description provides a contextual framework for the subsequent vegetation classification.