Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Whiteboard Presentations (Cullen, Kori, and Jack)

Cullen started off the week with his presentation on the predation of livestock by wild dogs and other carnivores in northern Botswana. In a country where wildlife tourism and cattle farming both play important economic roles, human-wildlife conflicts are common. Often blamed for livestock predation, this study found that only 2% of reported attacks were caused by the endangered wild dog. Cullen's presentation also served as a good introduction for yesterday's field trip to Cheetah Conservation Botswana.

Kori presented today on land tenure reform in southern Africa. Her presentation covered examples from South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana and discussed the complexity involved with the redistribution of land rights following colonial presence.

Jack finished things off today with a presentation on sustainable land management in the Kalahari. He presented on a study that aimed to provide a manual-style decision support system for farmers and land managers which could help improve management practices and prevent degradation by shrub encroachment, soil erosion, or desertification.

Cullen and his whiteboard on livestock predation rates in northern Botswana.

Kori shows off her maps of Southern Africa before and after colonial rule.

Jack presenting on sustainable land management in the Kalahari.

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