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MSc in Forest Science
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Name:
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Klaas Makobane
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Research title:
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The effect of land preparation on the survival of Pinus gregie, P. pseudostrobus, P. elliottii and P. patula tech.
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Supervisor (s):
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Dr Jacob Crous; Prof PW Chirwa
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Name:
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Thabo Moloi
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Research title:
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Productivity norm for a Tractor with a double drum winch in pine thinning harvesting operations in Komatiland Forest, Mpumalanga Province, RSA
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof M Brink; Thys Greeff
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Name:
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Anton Shekwa
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Research title:
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Investigating the financial impact of using mechanical pruning in lower pruning as compared to manual pruning.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PW Chirwa; Prof F Malan
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Name:
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Elisha Ngulube
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Research title:
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Prediction of timber harvesting productivity for semi-mechanised systems in Viphya forest plantations, Malawi.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof M Brink; Prof PW Chirwa
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Name:
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Samkelo Mamba
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Research title:
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The impact of forestry policies and regulatory systems on the economy of South Africa.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PW Chirwa
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Name:
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Craig Malcolm Ford
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Research title:
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Plant quality specifications for optimal field survival and growth of Pinus patula hybrid cuttings |
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Supervisor (s):
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Dr Nicky Jones; Dr Jacob Crous; Prof PW Chirwa
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Name:
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Ms Nonhlahla Nxumalo
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Research title:
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Assessment of productivity and cost efficiency of harvesting winch tractors as compared to cable yarding |
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof M Brink; Benno Krieg
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Name:
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Precious Munyaduki
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Research title:
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Sustainable utilisation of forest resources by local communities in southern Zimbabwe.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PW Chirwa
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Name:
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Kudakwashe Cletton Phairah
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Research title:
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Ergonomic and socio – economic impacts of mechanised timber harvesting operations on machine operator performance.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof Michal Brink
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Name:
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Mcoseleli Jakavula
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Research title:
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Investigation of whether the Normalised Different Vegetation Index (NDVI) can be used or trusted for regional forest type classification.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof Christoph Käetsch; Prof Coert Geldenhuys; Prof Paxie Chirwa
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Name:
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Mfan’zile Dlamini
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Research title:
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Effects of regeneration methods (coppice and seedlings) on log value.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof Paxie Chirwa
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Name:
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Lindani Mavimbela
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Research title:
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Effects of forest fire hazards and their influence on forest insurance.
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Supervisor (s):
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PhD in Forest Science
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Name:
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Lusayo Mwabumba
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Research title:
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Regeneration ecology and population dynamics of Brachystegia species in dry and wet miombo woodland areas of Malawi.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PW Chirwa
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Name:
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Araia Gebreselassie Mulugheta
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Research title:
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Indigenous conservation knowledge and practices in promoting sustainability policy in Africa: the case of Traditional Agroforestry systems in Vhembe District of Limpopo province, South Africa.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PW Chirwa; Dr E Torquebiau
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Name:
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Phillip Tshidzumba
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Research title:
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Efficiency and impact of the forestry harvesting systems on physical and biological soil properties.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof M Brink; Dr Josua Louw
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Name:
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Ms Faura Mariza Cangy Amade
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Research title:
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Study of mangrove forest status and ecological impact caused by land cover changes.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PW Chirwa; Prof Almeida Sitoe
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Name:
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Ms Modise Seokwang
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Research title:
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Perspectives towards forest management and development: An initiative to better greening and food security.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PW Chirwa
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Name:
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Ms Stella Maphiri
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Research title:
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The potential of using an X-ray scanner for timber strength grading according to local grading rules.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof W Burdzik; Dr F Malan
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Name:
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Ms Jacoline Mans
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Research title:
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Determination of factors associated with the mortality of Acacia erioloba in South Africa.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof Jolanda Roux
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Name:
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Jonathan Kamwi
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Research title:
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Dynamics of land use / land cover changes: Impacts on rural livelihoods in the Caprivi region, Namibia.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PWC Chirwa; Prof Christoph Käetsch; Dr Patric Graz
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Name:
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Trinitas Senganimalunje
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Research title:
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Forest Management in Malawi.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof PWC Chirwa;
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Name:
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Luke Jimu
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Research title:
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Diseases and pests of eucalypts in Zimbabwe with a special focus on Teratosphaeria stem canker.
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Supervisor (s):
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Prof Jolanda Roux; Prof Mike Wingfield; Prof Eddie Mwenje
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