Conservation Watch Why we must safeguard our forest muthi Africa’s indigenous forests are a fabulous treasure trove – a cornucopia of foodstuffs, seed varieties and medicines, a bulwark against climate change and environmental degradation. It’s a shame then that so few of the continent’s people are getting a fair share of this natural bounty. Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2023October 14, 2023
Conservation Watch ‘Zombie’ mice terrorise albatrosses as boffins mull bringing dodos back from the dead A deeper, grassroots approach to conservation – and solid science – could stave off looming extinctions. Fred Kockott reports on some of the lessons (and offbeat tales) from the 12th annual Oppenheimer Research Conference Written by rovingreporters October 14, 2023March 26, 2024
Conservation Watch Environmental scientists must network to ward off environmental crises. Environmental scientists should step out of their silos if they want their research to make an impact, says Duncan MacFadyen, head of Oppenheimer Generations Research and Conservation. Written by rovingreporters October 13, 2023October 14, 2023
Conservation Watch Why our provincial parks are floundering. And what can be done A former SANParks conservation boss sounds the alarm on provincial game reserves. Matthew Hattingh reports Written by rovingreporters October 8, 2023October 13, 2023