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Anél Kitching
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Range and Forage Science (2 December 2011)
Almero Bosch
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Range and Forage Science (4 May 2012)
Almero Bosch
Outstanding Academic Achievement in Range and Forage Science (4 May 2012)
Environmental Affairs and Development Planning
To manage the environmental impact assessment process in the Western Cape Province.
Photographic Workshops 2013
Join us for an exciting and informative photographic workshop or photographic safari under guidance of passionate wildlife and landscape photographer Hannes Thirion and easily learn how to improve your own photographic images. Hannes says: “I attempt to capture the beauty of nature with my own unique approach in order to share the beauty of nature, our country and our continent with other people”.
Veld Management Course
Africa Land-Use Training presents a 5 day course on Veld Management.
Forests Africa: Opportunities for a Green Economy
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), in partnership with the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), is hosting a three-day conference titled ‘Forests Africa: Opportunities for a Green Economy’ from 17-19 September 2013 in Nairobi, Kenya.
Botanical Education Trust
This Trust operates under the auspices of the KZN Coastal Branch of the Botanical Society of SA (BotSoc). It is fully registered and has been approved as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). The Trustees of the Trust are: Charles Botha (Chair), Richard Boon, Prof Julia Botha, Graham Cox, Dr Hugh Glen, Zaitoon Rabaney, Prof Gideon Smith and Tim Wood.
Global Campaign Leaders
Are you an inspiring leader? Can you bring together people from diverse cultures and backgrounds to produce exciting goal driven campaigns? Do you understand the myriad of functions it takes to build winning campaigns?
Sustainability Reporting courses scheduled for September 2013
A two day internationally certified course on Sustainability Reporting certified by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), supplemented by a one day workshop on GRI Performance Indicators will be offered in Johannesburg.
Tree ID Course
Celebrate our tree day with us and learn how to identify some local trees.
Interested in a Career in Biodiversity/ Ecosystem Management?
The South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), in partnership with 32 environment/biodiversity organisations has embarked on a major skills development and job creation pilot programme, Groen Sebenza, a Jobs Fund Partnership Project. Groen Sebenza is aimed at developing priority skills in the biodiversity sector to create sustainable job opportunities for 800 unemployed graduates and matriculants. The partnership is made up of organizations from all tiers of government, NGO’s and the private sector. The programme is based on an “incubator model” giving 800 unemployed youth the opportunity to gain meaningful workplace experience through a structured mentoring programme, together with skills development and training opportunities for a period of two-and-a-half (2½) years.
School of Public Leadership, Stellenbosch University: Training and Capacity-Building Short Courses
The School of Public Leadership (SPL), Bellville Park Campus, at the Stellenbosch University presents two (2) people-centred / grassroots / local context-specific / local government focused programmes: Public Participation (5-day nationally accredited certification short course) Integrated Community Development Planning (5-day nationally accredited certification short course)
CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF WEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN SOUTH AFRICA – THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES
ROYAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH AFRICA - Lecture Series 2013 Dr Terry Olckers will present a lecture entitled: CELEBRATING A CENTURY OF WEED BIOLOGICAL CONTROL IN SOUTH AFRICA – THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES
School of Public Leadership, Stellenbosch University: Training and Capacity-Building Short Courses
The School of Public Leadership (SPL), Bellville Park Campus, at the Stellenbosch University presents two (2) people-centred / grassroots / local context-specific / local government focused programmes:
All Africa Botanical Meeting
As we move closer to the 20th congress of AETFAT which will take place in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from 13-17 January 2014 we would like to update you on progress with the conference organization. We invite you to look at the website, http://www.aetfat2014.co.za, where all the conference details and information required for registration and for abstract submission can be accessed.
SA INNOVATION SUMMIT 2013
INNOVATION GOES VIRAL, CATCH IT FOR GROWTH 27 – 29 August, IDC, Sandton
Best Presentation by a Young Scientist 2013
Paul J Gordijn - The effects of fire on woody plant encroachment are exacerbated by succession of trees of decreased palatability
Best Presentation by a Young Scientist 2013
Paul J Gordijn - The effects of fire on woody plant encroachment are exacerbated by succession of trees of decreased palatability
Norman Rethman Planted Pastures 2017
Janke van der Colf
Norman Rethman Planted Pastures
Janke van der Colf
Research Proposal Poster 2013
Megan B Simons - The effect of fire and grazing on vegetation dynamics in renosterveld vegetation in the Kamiesberg Uplands
Research Proposal Poster 2013
Megan B Simons - The effect of fire and grazing on vegetation dynamics in renosterveld vegetation in the Kamiesberg Uplands
Best Poster 2013
Janke van der Colf - The seasonal and total annual dry matter production of annual legume cultivars in the southern Cape
Best Poster 2013
Janke van der Colf - The seasonal and total annual dry matter production of annual legume cultivars in the southern Cape
Best Presentation 2013
Izak Smit - Expert opinion on desired state of Sundays Spekboom Thicket in Addo Elephant National Park
Best Presentation 2013
Izak Smit - Expert opinion on desired state of Sundays Spekboom Thicket in Addo Elephant National Park
Justin du Toit
Justin du Toit
Rachel Mamonare Mathabathe
