Our Team

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.

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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