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UFS and Rhodes University collaborate to tackle woody encroachment in Southern Africa

The Afromontane Research Unit (ARU) is proud to announce a collaborative effort with the Centre for Biological Control (CBC) at Rhodes University to address a critical environmental challenge: the expanding range of woody plants in Southern African mountains. 

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Second Southern African Mountain Conference announced


On 5 March 2024, the first announcement went out for the Second Southern African Mountain Conference (SAMC2025). 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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Protea power: Unveiling the secrets of South Africa's floral gem


Prof Sandy-Lynn Steenhuisen, a leading researcher in plant ecology at the UFS, has been collaborating with Dr Nora Mitchel from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire on a fascinating project funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This project delves into the intricate world of proteas, South Africa's iconic flowering plants.

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