Research in the Arid Zone

Research Projects

Investigating rehabilitation practices in the Northern Upper Karoo of South Africa by reseeding backfilled alluvial diamond mines more »
Uranium mining in the Karoo: An analysis of economic dynamics as reflected in the public domain more »
The development of the South African Grassland Scoring System (SAGraSS), a rapid, insect-based bioassessment protocol for monitoring grasslands. more »
Nurture Restore Innovate – Ecological solutions for landscapes & livelihoods more »
Giraffe Biology more »
Importance of conservation for the pollination and pest management of crops using mangoes as a case study more »
The impact of re-establishing indigenous plants and restoring the natural landscape on sustainable rural employment and land productivity through payment for environmental services more »
A test of the key resource model in the Richtersveld: Are goat population dynamics determined by the nature of their dry season forage resource? more »
The Porcupine Project more »
Ecosystem functioning, ecosystem services and rooibos production as affected by connectivity to natural vegetation and pesticide use in rooibos tea (Aspalathus linearis) farming more »
Approaches to indigenous vegetation establishment in Little Karoo ostrich camps more »
Taking the heat: integrating physiological and behavioural variables to predict avian responses to climate change in the Kalahari Desert more »

Submitting information for inclusion on the AZEF website

We are in the process of developing this section website. If you would like to add the details of your research project, please supply the following information and email it to the AZEF Chairperson, Dr Simon Todd, email: simon.todd@uct.ac.za:

  • Title of project
  • Five keywords
  • Study area
  • Brief description (50 words)
  • Collaborating institutions
  • Contact details
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