Files for GIS Users

The zipped shape files listed below are provided for users of GIS software.

Engler's Floral Kingdoms

The shapefiles of the Mucina & Rutherford (2006) vegetation types are available on the CD in the book by Mucina and Rutherford (2006), or they can download from the BGIS website.

Acocks' Vegetation Types

SA Vegetation (Low &Rebelo)

SA Biomes (Rutherford)

Should you require more information about these files,
please contact Les Powrie

Tel +27 21 799 8703. Email powrie@sanbi.org