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Forest Science Postgraduate Programme

MSc in Forest Science

 

 

Name:

Klaas Makobane

Research title:

The effect of land preparation on the survival of Pinus gregie, P. pseudostrobus, P. elliottii and P. patula tech.

Supervisor (s):

Dr Jacob Crous; Prof PW Chirwa



 

Name:

Thabo Moloi

Research title:

Productivity norm for a Tractor with a double drum winch in pine thinning harvesting operations in Komatiland Forest, Mpumalanga Province, RSA

Supervisor (s):

Prof M Brink; Thys Greeff



 

Name:

Anton Shekwa

Research title:

Investigating the financial impact of using mechanical pruning in lower pruning as compared to manual pruning.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PW Chirwa; Prof F Malan



 

Name:

Elisha Ngulube

Research title:

Prediction of timber harvesting productivity for semi-mechanised systems in Viphya forest plantations, Malawi.

Supervisor (s):

Prof M Brink; Prof PW Chirwa



 

Name:

Samkelo Mamba

Research title:

The impact of forestry policies and regulatory systems on the economy of South Africa.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PW Chirwa



 

Name:

Craig Malcolm Ford

Research title:

Plant quality specifications for optimal field survival and growth of Pinus patula hybrid cuttings

Supervisor (s):

Dr Nicky Jones; Dr Jacob Crous; Prof PW Chirwa



 

Name:

Ms Nonhlahla Nxumalo

Research title:

Assessment of productivity and cost efficiency of harvesting winch tractors as compared to cable yarding

Supervisor (s):

Prof M Brink; Benno Krieg



 

Name:

Precious Munyaduki

Research title:

Sustainable utilisation of forest resources by local communities in southern Zimbabwe.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PW Chirwa



 

Name:

Kudakwashe Cletton Phairah

Research title:

Ergonomic and socio – economic impacts of mechanised timber harvesting operations on machine operator performance.

Supervisor (s):

Prof Michal Brink



 

Name:

Mcoseleli Jakavula

Research title:

Investigation of whether the Normalised Different Vegetation Index (NDVI) can be used or trusted for regional forest type classification.

Supervisor (s):

Prof Christoph Käetsch; Prof Coert Geldenhuys; Prof Paxie Chirwa




 

Name:

Mfan’zile Dlamini

Research title:

Effects of regeneration methods (coppice and seedlings) on log value.

Supervisor (s):

Prof Paxie Chirwa



 

Name:

Lindani Mavimbela

Research title:

Effects of forest fire hazards and their influence on forest  insurance.

Supervisor (s):

 


 
 
PhD in Forest Science


 

Name:

Lusayo Mwabumba

Research title:

Regeneration ecology and population dynamics of Brachystegia species in dry and wet miombo woodland areas of Malawi.

Supervisor (s):

Prof  PW Chirwa



 

Name:

Araia Gebreselassie Mulugheta

Research title:

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.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PW Chirwa; Dr E Torquebiau



 

Name:

Phillip Tshidzumba

Research title:

Efficiency and impact of the forestry harvesting systems on physical and biological soil properties.

Supervisor (s):

Prof M Brink; Dr Josua Louw



 

 

Name:

Ms Faura Mariza Cangy Amade

Research title:

Study of mangrove forest status and ecological impact caused by land cover changes.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PW Chirwa; Prof Almeida Sitoe


 

 

Name:

Ms Modise Seokwang

Research title:

Perspectives towards forest management and development: An initiative to better greening and food security.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PW Chirwa



 

Name:

Ms Stella Maphiri

Research title:

The potential of using an X-ray scanner for timber strength grading according to local grading rules.

Supervisor (s):

Prof W Burdzik; Dr F Malan

 

 

Name:

Ms Jacoline Mans

Research title:

Determination of factors associated with the mortality of Acacia erioloba in South Africa.

Supervisor (s):

Prof Jolanda Roux



 

Name:

Jonathan Kamwi

Research title:

Dynamics of land use / land cover changes:  Impacts on rural livelihoods in the Caprivi region, Namibia.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PWC Chirwa; Prof Christoph Käetsch; Dr Patric Graz



 

Name:

Trinitas Senganimalunje

Research title:

Forest Management in Malawi.

Supervisor (s):

Prof PWC Chirwa;



 

Name:

Luke Jimu

Research title:

Diseases and pests of eucalypts in Zimbabwe with a special focus on Teratosphaeria stem canker.

Supervisor (s):

Prof Jolanda Roux; Prof Mike Wingfield; Prof Eddie Mwenje