Dr. Arnim Marquart
Within the DFFE projects, I have mainly worked on the ‘Bush Expert’ project, both in the field participating in field work and in data analysis. During data collection, I have contributed to soil analysis by taking hydrological measurements at many of the sites. Within the same project, I supervised a Hns. study that investigated insect […]
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 […]
Ms. Elaine Slooten
Ms. Elaine Slootten Investigating a control method for bankrupt bush.
Dr. Nanette van Staden
Dr. Nanette van Staden I am appointed as a research assistant under the Land degradation, Desertification and Restoration research group at the North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus. The position entails assisting Dr. Arnim Marquart and Prof. Klaus with a biodiversity project conducted in the Kalahari region. More specifically, I assisted with the project’s fieldwork in April […]
Prof Klaus Kellner
Prof Klaus Kellner Short Biography : Prof Dr Klaus Kellner Prof Dr Klaus Kellner is a C3 rated researcher (re-rated till end of 2022) by the National Research Foundation (NRF) in South Africa, in the field “Conservation and Management of Ecosystems and Biodiversity”. He has been working at the North-West University since 1988, as lecturer, […]