NWU Forb Ecology Research Group - FERG

06/06/2023

𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐧!😁
“Count the number of F’s in this sentence: FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE OF YEARS.”

Upon first glance, you may count fewer F’s than there actually is (watch this insightful video for the correct answer) 😊

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Just as with the F’s, it’s easy to overlook many things we may be unaware of. Forbs🌺 are also often overlooked, despite their incredible ecological importance.

Listen to Dr Helga van Coller ([email protected]) explaining the importance of forbs in semi-arid savanna conservation, management and research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lBRNkBHQNA&t=364s&ab_channel=ShareScreenAfrica

Unlocking the Secrets of Semi-Arid Savanna: Dr. Helga van Coller Explores the Vital Role of Forbs in Conservation and Management. Join us for an enlightening...

02/02/2023

We would like to congratulate one of our dear FERG members, Marlize Muller, on accepting an internship position at BirdLife in Dullstroom. Marlize has already started fieldwork in wetlands and she’s actively working alongside Kyle Lloyd on the conservation of the Critically Endangered White-winged Flufftail.

We will miss you, Marlize!
We wish you all the best and may this new chapter bring you so much joy and fulfilment!

26/01/2023

Welcome to FERG, Michelle Louw! Michelle is a PhD student registered at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. Michelle and Prof Frances Siebert are currently in Port Elizabeth to discuss, amongst other things, her research on SA grassland forb diversity and ecology with all her supervisors.

17/01/2023

FERG students representing Botany and the North-West University for the 48th Annual South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) conference.

Go FERG!!

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28/10/2022

Tsumbedzo Ramalevha (FERG PhD student) got the amazing opportunity to visit Yolanda Pueyo's lab in Spain to collaborate, network, learn and share some knowledge.

Here he is with Mariluz Giner (IPE.CSIC, Spain) doing sample pre-treatment for phosphorus and organic matter analysis.

Have a wonderful time in Spain, Tsumbedzo!

25/10/2022

Go check out the Campus Tree Route!

Our fellow FERG member, Wynand Muller (MSc student), had a hand in developing this exciting project.

Wynand is an avid cartographer with exceptional GIS skills!

18/10/2022

BIG Congratulations to Danielle Botha, a fellow FERG student, on winning the 3MT competition for Masters level across faculties, across all three NWU campuses 🥳🥇

Well done, Danielle! You make us proud!!