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Koedoe, with the subtitle ‘African Protected Area Conservation and Science’, promotes and contributes to the scientific (biological) and environmental (ecological and biodiversity) conservation practices of Africa by defining the key disciplines that will ensure the existence of a wide variety of plant and animal species in their natural environments (biological diversity) in Africa. View our Editorial Team.

 

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 LATEST ARTICLES

Checklist

 
Plant checklist for Table Mountain National Park and surrounding areas  
Anthony G. Rebelo, Patricia M. Holmes, Ronell R. Klopper, Dian Spear, Nicola J. van Wilgen
30 November 2025

Original Research

 
Lessons learned from compiling a flora checklist for the Cape Peninsula, South Africa  
Anthony G. Rebelo, Patricia M. Holmes, Dian Spear, Ronell R. Klopper, Nicola J. van Wilgen
30 November 2025

Short Communication

 
Pressed for impact: Unleashing the potential of South African National Parks plant records  
Nikisha Singh, Dian Spear, Johan Baard, Morena Mapuru, Hugo Bezuidenhout, Pieter van Wyk, Kylen Brown, Nazley Liddle
17 November 2025

Short Communication

 
Chad: A stronghold for the endangered Kordofan giraffe  
Courtney J. Marneweck, Michael B. Brown, Stephanie Fennessy, Angela Gaylard, Arthur Muneza, Thomas Rabeil, Julian Fennessy
10 November 2025

Original Research

 
Phytosociology of Golden Gate Highlands: A focus on Drakensberg-Amathole Afromontane Fynbos  
Jubilant V. Sithole, Anisha Dayaram, Andri C. van Aardt
30 October 2025

Reviewer Acknowledgement

 
Acknowledgement to reviewers  
Editorial Office
30 October 2025

Checklist

 
The herpetofauna of Meerkat National Park, Northern Cape province, South Africa  
Jody M. Barends, Wade K. Stanton-Jones, Werner Conradie, Krystal A. Tolley
15 October 2025

Review Article

 
Fire and mammal herbivory on arthropods in the protected savannas: A systematic review  
Ludzula Mukwevho, Mduduzi Ndlovu, Frank Chidawanyika
22 August 2025

Table of Contents

 
Table of Contents Vol 66, No 1 (2024)  
Editorial Office
08 August 2025

Original Research

 
Viability of astrotourism in South African National Parks as a revenue source for conservation  
Amélia S. Wassenaar, Brenda A. Coetzee
28 July 2025
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 Notification: Holiday Notice: Platform Remains Accessible

  
The AOSIS offices will be closed for the Republic of South Africa’s holiday season from 19 December 2025 and will reopen on 06 January 2026 at 08:00 AM Central Africa Time. The journal platform will remain accessible at all times, allowing you to submit your manuscript and provide any required input during the review stage (e.g., submitting your review or revisions) or finalisation stage (e.g., copyediting, proofreading). For urgent matters during this period, please contact the AOSIS Contact Centre. Please note that response times may be slightly delayed during the holiday period due to reduced staffing. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with you this year. Wishing you a joyful end to 2025 and a fresh start to 2026.  
Posted: 2025-12-01

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Website Update: AOSIS Transitioning to CRediT Authorship Taxonomy

  

Starting in November 2025, AOSIS will begin using CRediT (Contributor Roles Taxonomy) authorship contribution statements for all new submissions and acceptances. Published articles reflecting CRediT statements will appear from 2026. Guidance is available under the Author Guidelines: Formatting Requirements, and all contributions should be disclosed in the Authorship, Disclosure Statements, Copyright, and License Agreement Form (Cover Letter) at submission or the Authorship Change Request Form. Following these guidelines ensures transparency, accountability, and integrity in the publication process.

  
Posted: 2025-11-05

Notification: Reviewer Recognition for Volume 67 of KOEDOE

  
A sincere thank you to the esteemed reviewers who contributed to the success of Volume 67 of KOEDOE. Your commitment to upholding academic standards has been invaluable in ensuring the quality of our published research. We are grateful for your dedication and look forward to your continued involvement. Your hard work not only improves the quality of the journal but also enriches the broader field of research. We hope to continue working with you in future volumes.  
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