Bastian Hess
Bastian Hess Bastian Hess is an ecological modeller from the University of Göttingen, Germany and is involved in the IDESSA program Bastian Hess is an ecological modeller with background in forest science and ecology. He holds a M.Sc. in Forest-ecosystem analysis and information processing from the University of Göttingen (Germany) and a M.Sc. in Forest Management from the Swedish […]
Dr Andre F van Rooyen
Dr Andre F van Rooyen Dr André F van Rooyen is one of the principle scientists at ICRISAT’s Bulawayo, Zimbabwe office and is a regular contributor in various NWU projects André F. van Rooyen is Principal Scientist specializing in crop-livestock systems in the research program on Innovation Systems for Drylands (ISD), at ICRISAT, based in Bulawayo, […]
Pierre & Lafras Bruwer
Pierre & Lafras Bruwer Mr Pierre Bruwer & Mr Lafras Bruwer farms in the Vryburg area and provides access to their farm for research in the IDESSA program. Pierre and Lafras Bruwer, farms with cattle and game on Lafras and Geluk in the Vostershoop area and are also participating in the IDESSA program. Prof. Klaus Kellner and his post graduate students normally […]
Tiro Mongwaketsi
Tiro Mongwaketsi Mr Tiro Mongwaketsi is one of the several farmers participating in the IDESSA program, he provides access to his farm in Ganyesa, North West Province for field assessments and surveys. As a cattle and goat farmer, Mr Tiro Mongwaketsi participates in the IDESSA program by providing access to his farm North Sandford in Ganyesa, North West Province […]
Jaco Fouche
Jaco Fouche Previously : Jaco Fouche was working on the C4 Ecosolutions Project with Prof Klaus Kellner
Dr. Helga van Coller
Dr. Helga van Coller I am currently appointed as a research assistant under the Land degradation, Desertification and Restoration research group at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus. This position entails assisting Prof Klaus and Dr Arnim Marquart with research (i.e. field work, data analyses and writing of scientific papers for publication). I furthermore am assisting […]
Ms. Jadia Hoffman
Ms. Jadia Hoffman I am a Junior Ecologist with experience in the arid areas of South Africa, specifically the Southern Kalahari and Bushmanland. I am passionate about the conservation of our unique arid areas and finding sustainable environmental management practices. I am currently completing my Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences under the supervision of Prof […]
Ms. Elsche Cronje
Ms. Elsche Cronje I am working as a junior ecologist in the Southern Kalahari. I have gained valuable experience in the environmental consulting field and biodiversity related projects. I am currently busy with my M.Sc. in Environmental Sciences under the supervision of Prof Klaus Kellner and Ms. Chrizette Neethling. My study is focussed on the […]
Dr. Reletile Tshepiso Mangani
Dr. Reletile Tshepiso Mangani My research formed part of the bush encroachment and management in priority areas of the NRM programme. To determine the effects of bush encroachment as a form of land degradation on the biodiversity and how to restore these degraded lands, especially after the bush has been cleared. Developing Standard Operating Procedures […]
Ms. Thsegofatso Sebitloane
Ms. Thsegofatso Sebitloane Submitted PhD thesis for examination. Project title: “Restoration after bush control and socio-economics of rural communities at Taung”. The project formed part of the “Bush Expert” Decision Support System of the North-West University, funded by the Natural Resource Management Program (NRM) of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), in […]