Putuma Balintulo

• Research project title: Understanding and developing African frameworks for transformative sustainable land management practices in conservation  
• Supervisor: Prof Alta de Vos
• Contact: putumabalintulo@gmail.com

Sibongiseni Peacock

• Research project title: Evaluation of temporal trends and implications of livestock ownership changes in communal areas of the Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
• Supervisor: Profs Charlie Shackleton & James Gambiza
• Contact: sibongisenipeacock@gmail.com

Renuka Kulkarni

• Research project title: A political ecology history of invasive alien plant species in Pune, India: Introductions and perceptions since the 19th century.
• Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton
• Contact: abhaya3171993@gmail.com

Michael Powell

• Research project title: Towards a better understanding of the restoration of degraded mesic thickets in the Albany Thicket Biome
• Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton
• Contact: spekboom@gmail.com

Aphiwe-Zona Quvile

• Research project title: 
• Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton
• Contact: aphiwedotwana@gmail.com

Sihle Pokwana

• Research project title: Evaluating social impacts of arable field abandonment in communal areas of South Africa
• Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton
• Contact: sihlepoks@gmail.com

Mokgatla Rapetso

• Research project title: Long-term soil and vegetation recovery monitoring following Acacia saligna and Eucalyptus camaldulensis removal in the Western Cape Province of South Africa. 
• Supervisors: Prof Sheunesu Ruwanza, and Drs Nsikani and Tererai
• Contact: mokgatlarapetsoa@gmail.com

Tshepiso Seboko

• Research project title: Assessing urban green infrastructure as a nature-based solution to mitigate crime in small towns in the Eastern Cape province. 
• Supervisors: Profs Charlie Shackleton & Gregory Breetzke, Dr Patrick O'Farrell
• Contact: tshepisoseboko14@gmail.com

Bawinile Mahlaba

• Research project title: Acacia dealbata invasion extent, social ecological impacts, and control measures in the Matatiele catchment area
• Supervisor: Dr Sheunesu Ruwanza and Prof Gladman Thondhlana
• Contact: bawinilemahlaba@gmail.com

Sauleha Rajak

• Research project title: An assessment of the significance of sacred forest status in maintaining forest condition and integrity: A biocultural perspective
• Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton and Dr Alta de Vos
• Contact: sauleharajak24@gmail.com

Ruwimbo Mutirwara

• Research project title: Urban agriculture as a nature-based solution and climate change adaptation strategy in the Eastern Cape, South Africa
• Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton and Dr Alex Titz
• Contact: ruwymuti@gmail.com

Uzziah Mutumbi

• Research project title: Barriers and enablers of solar energy adoption in South African households
• Supervisor: Prof Gladman Thondhlana and Dr Sheunesu Ruwanza
• Contact: umutumbi@gmail.com

Renuka Kulkarni

• Research project title: A political ecology analysis of the effects of invasive alien plant species on landscapes and livelihoods in the Mahabaleshwar-Panchgani Eco-sensitive zone, India
• Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton
• Contact: abhaya3171993@gmail.com

Uviwe Bolosha

• Research project title: Ecological restoration after Lantana camara removal? Does soil nutrient manipulation facilitate both soil and native vegetation recovery?
• Supervisors: Dr Sheunesu Ruwanza, Prof Gladman Thondhlana, Prof Charlie Shackleton
• Contact: g13b7514@campus.ru.ac.za

Craig Weideman

• Research project title: Integrating eddy covariance, remote sensing-based physical models and ecosystem models to evaluate impacts of woody encroachment on water and carbon balance in Eastern Cape grasslands
• Supervisors: Dr Alta de Vos and Dr Tony Palmer
• Contact: g02w3733@campus.ru.ac.za

Idah Mbengo

• Research project title: Critical realist exploration of rural small-scale farmers' strategies to enhance adaptation and resilience-building in degraded semi-arid landscapes, Machubeni, South Africa
• Supervisor: Prof James Gambiza
• Contact: imbengo2013@gmail.com

Vusumzi Martins

• Research project title: Bushmeat hunting and use by rural communities surrounding indegenous forests in the Eastern Cape. 
• Supervisors: Prof Charlie Shackleton & Dr Alta de Vos
• Contact: vusumzi.martins@gmail.com

Afika Njwaxu

Research project title: Understanding the cultural and ecological roles of keystone species in South Africa
Supervisor: Prof Charlie Shackleton
Contact: afikan95@gmail.com

Monde Duma

Research project title: Community-driven land rehabilitation of degraded rangelands in Macubeni, Eastern Cape
Supervisor: Prof James Gambiza
Email: dabane@gmail.com

Charles Chakoma

Research project title: Sustainable grazing management and livestock performance in the fragile and degraded landscapes of rural Eastern Cape province, South Africa
Supervisor: Prof James Gambiza
Email: g17C9807@campus.ru.ac.za

Thozamile Yapi

 

Research project title: A systems approach to understanding the social-ecological dynamics of wattles in rangeland ecosystems
Supervisors: Prof Charlie Shackleton, Dr David Le Maitre  and Dr Luthando Dziba
Email: TYapi@csir.co.za

 

 

 

 

 

 

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