My research interests lie within community ecology and ecosystem functioning. I am particularly interested in what drives animal distribution patterns, and how animals influence and shape ecosystems by means of herbivory and predation. Understanding these dynamics is imperative for the development of sound wildlife management practices and conservation strategies.
An initiative led by the Center for Sustainability Transitions (CST) at Stellenbosch University, in partnership with the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) and made possible through the JWO research grant.
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