Kruger National Park (KNP) will once again host scientists, researchers and Protected Area Managers from around the world at the 21st Annual Savanna Science Network Meeting, which will take place from March 3-7 in Skukuza.
“The park will host 208 delegates representing 80 different scientific and conservation organisations from 25 countries. Ninety-nine of the delegates will be from South Africa, representing 30 institutions ranging from national and provincial government departments, academic institutions, research, NGOs and conservation agencies,” said SANParks Acting GM: Savanna Research Unit, Cathy Greaver.
The four days of presentations and posters will cover many topical issues in ecological and social sciences. There is a range of sessions covering various topics such as:
- Classic ecological themes like studying ecological patterns (e.g. animal space-use patterns, large-scale biodiversity patterns).
- Understanding ecological processes (e.g. erosion, predation, plant…
