News
 
Unveiling Madagascar’s mountains: a reconnaissance for invasive species monitoring


The Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) plays a leading role in the Mountain Invasion Research Network (MIREN). A team from the ARU embarked on a field trip to Madagascar, scouting potential locations for implementing the standardised MIREN trail protocol. 

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Conference

Second Southern African Mountain Conference announced

SAMC2025 will take place next year from 17 to 20 March at Champagne Sports Resort. The theme for the upcoming conference is Southern African Mountains – Overcoming Boundaries and Barriers.

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News
 
UFS researchers at the forefront of global mountain biodiversity efforts


In a significant step towards understanding and conserving the world’s mountain biodiversity, researchers from the UFS, Prof Peter Taylor and Dr Stephanie Payne, have been instrumental in international collaborations.

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