Tree traits and post-fire resprouting measurements of burnt adult <i>Vachellia erioloba</i> trees

<p>After a major fire event at Benfontein Nature Reserve in 2021 the survival of burnt Vachellia erioloba trees was investigated to determine what traits predicted their survival and degree of post-fire resprouting. The data collected 1 month after the fire constituted tree traits (height, circumference, trunk damage) and degree of fire damage. The data collected 8 months after the fire were measures of resprouting and degree of resprouting. GPS coordinates were collected for each tree so that the same trees could be remeasured.</p> <p>Permission was obtained from DeBeers Group (land owners) and the DFFE (Vachellia erioloba is a protected tree).</p>