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With the theme “sense-making over diverse knowledge domains for sustained conservation”, the programme will explore about 107 presentations covering a wide range of topics and research conducted in all Savanna National Parks and Protected Areas.

“Whilst the Savanna Science Network Meeting provides a platform for dialogue and debate about ecological science and conservation matters between scientists; it is also one of the most crucial events in our organizational calendar. It affords us an opportunity to measure the effect of our research programmes; whilst assessing the progress in line with the SANParks objectives for biodiversity conservation, commented the KNP”s GM: Communications & Marketing, Mr William Mabasa.

Many topical issues will be covered during the week, including the effects of anthropogenic activities on savannas, the impact of herbivores on their environment and their own response to changing environments, changes in vegetation structure and patterns as well as regulated and illegal resource use.

SANParks scientists engage and collaborate with a wide range of scientists, research partners and funders from within South Africa and the world. The networking and dialogue opportunities between academics and park authorities that the meeting facilitates, is a key to promoting insights, a pro-active evidence-based decision making and directing research into priority conservation management needs.

For more information on the SANParks Scientific Services Centres and the research projects, please visit http://www.sanparks.org/conservation/scientific/

Issued by:
South African National Parks (SANParks), Kruger National Park Communications

Enquiries:
William Mabasa
GM: Communications & Marketing – Kruger National Park
Tel: 013 735 4363, Cell: 082 807 3919
Email: [email protected]