The Miombo (Africa) Network Land Use/Land Cover CD-ROM from the International Geosphere Biosphere Program (IGBP)
Entry ID: IGBP_MIOMBO

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Summary
Abstract: The Miombo Woodlands system is taken to include all those Southern and
Central African ecosystems which occur under a hot, subhumid,
seasonally-wet climate on soils derived from acid crystalline
geologies. The components of this system include woodlands on
well-drained soils, and hydromorphic grasslands (called dambos) in
drainage lines. ... View entire text
Related URL
Description: LUCC Project Home Page; Miombo CD-ROM information

Description: Miombo introduction
Geographic Coverage
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Spatial coordinates   
  N: 15.0   S: -33.0   E: 49.0   W: -15.0

Data Set Citation
Dataset Originator/Creator: Desanker, P.V., J.-I. Auge, P.G.H. Frost, J. Maso, and X. Pons
Dataset Title: Miombo Network CD-ROM
Dataset Series Name: Miombo Network CD-ROM
Dataset Release Date: 1998
Dataset Release Place: Spain and Virginia, USA
Dataset Publisher: IGBP LUCC and Miombo Network
Temporal Coverage
Start Date: 1901-01-01
Stop Date: 1995-12-31
ISO Topic Category
Quality The data is described in the publications. Please contact the investigators for more information.
Data Set Progress
COMPLETE
Data Center
Antarctica New Zealand, New Zealand Antarctic Institute, New Zealand Supplemental Info
Data Center URL: http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/

Data Center Personnel
Name: SHULAMIT GORDON
Phone: +64 3 358 0200
Fax: +64 3 358 0211
Email: s.gordon at antarcticanz.govt.nz
Contact Address:
Antarctica New Zealand
Private Bag 4745
City: Christchurch
Country: New Zealand
Personnel
Role: INVESTIGATOR
Phone: 64 3 547 3329
Fax: 64 3 547 3329
Email: iaincampbell at xtra.co.nz
Contact Address:
Land and Soil Consultancy Services
23 View Mount
City: Nelson
Country: New Zealand
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Publications/References
Campbell, I.B. Claridge, G.G.C. Balks, M.R. Short- and long-term impacts of human disturbances on snow-free surfaces in Antarctica. Polar record 34(188): 15-24, 1998.
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Creation and Review Dates
DIF Creation Date: 2008-11-04
Last DIF Revision Date: 2009-03-25

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