Written by Wendy Collinson, Peter Hamming and Ronan Carvill The Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) continues to strengthen its Conservation Science thematic area, equipping conservation practitioners with the scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to address complex environmental challenges across Africa. Advancing Applied Natural Resource Management A defining milestone for 2026 is the official launch of our Diploma...Read More
By Ronan Carvill Frogs are an often overlooked and undervalued category of biodiversity, but with the visit of the leading Anuran (frog and toad) scientist in Southern Africa, Dr Jeanne Tarrant, they became the centre of attention. The Diploma students got a week-long crash course in all things froggy. Frogs tend to have a slightly negative reputation...Read More
By Cliford Nxumalo, Research Assistant: Conservation Science In October and November 2025, Professor Alan Gardiner and I from the Conservation Science thematic area, together with ethnobotanist Tony Cunningham and field assistant Shabani, undertook a biodiversity sampling trip to Angola. Our primary objective was to collect endemic butterflies and conduct Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) biodiversity sampling. This was...Read More
Investigating the Effectiveness of Reed Beds in Improving Wastewater Quality Reed beds are essentially natural filtration systems, using wetland plants and soil to treat wastewater in a contained environment. At the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC), this system is more than a compliance measure; it is a research opportunity. The reed bed is being studied...Read More
By Peter Hamming Under the Conservation Science theme of the Southern African Wildlife College (SAWC) Strategy 2030, we are committed to harnessing cutting-edge scientific methods and data-driven insights to safeguard biodiversity and enhance ecosystem resilience. This overarching and holistic thematic area encompasses the protection, conservation, management, and restoration of biodiversity and natural resources – including ecosystem,...Read More
