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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.
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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Short Communication |
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Challenges for coastal management and conservation under climate change in South Africa | |
Jasper Knight | |
05 June 2025 | |
Original Research |
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Elephants’ habitat use and behaviour when outside of Gonarezhou National Park | |
Bob R. Mandinyenya, Marco Mingione, Lochran W. Traill, Fabio Attorre | |
26 May 2025 | |
Original Research |
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It’s not just about the cash: The impact of conservation-based employment on human well-being | |
Louise K. Swemmer, Innocent Buthelezi, Kutullo M. Buthelezi, Thembi Marshall, Kgaugelo Morale, Marie-Tinka Uys, Wayne C. Twine, Anthony M. Swemmer | |
31 March 2025 | |
Scientific Letter |
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How does Ramsar work? The case of Ndumo Game Reserve | |
Simon P. Pooley | |
25 February 2025 | |
Original Research |
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A checklist of indigenous flora in the Richtersveld National Park confirms high plant diversity in the arid north-western tip of South Africa | |
Pieter van Wyk, Hugo Bezuidenhout, Norbert Jürgens | |
20 December 2024 | |
Short Communication |
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Honey badgers in and around Table Mountain National Park, Cape Town | |
Nicoli Nattrass, Benjamin S. Wittenberg, Zoë Woodgate, M. Justin O’Riain | |
17 December 2024 | |
Reviewer Acknowledgement |
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Acknowledgement to reviewers | |
Editorial Office | |
31 October 2024 | |
Original Research |
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High-altitude wetland vegetation of Bokong Nature Reserve in Matšeng Biosphere Reserve, Lesotho | |
Peter Chatanga, Mpho W. Phoofolo, Khesa M. Pitso | |
16 October 2024 | |
Original Research |
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Piscivore water bird diversity at freshwater tributaries of Zambezi River, Namibia | |
Lucas P. Rutina, Evans Simasiku, Joseph M. Kabanze | |
11 October 2024 | |
Short Communication |
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Maximising the value of visual data in South African National Parks | |
Daniëlle A. Seymour, Dian Spear | |
08 October 2024 |
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Notification: A must-read for researchers in Science, Engineering and Technology |
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We’re excited to share a compelling editorial by Karishma Singh: ‘Aligning conservation efforts with the Sustainable Development Goals’ in African Journal of Biodiversity Conservation. It explores the theological significance of launching the journal. Read the editorial. | |
Posted: 2025-06-02 | More... |
Book Release: Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action |
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Read the open-access book, Education and climate change: Discovering strategies for individual and collective action. This book positions education as a transformative force in climate action, advocating for inclusive, action-oriented learning to build resilience and drive sustainable change. | |
Posted: 2025-05-29 | |
Book Release: Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics |
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Read the open-access book, Oral history in South Africa: Autoethnography, methodologies and ethics. This book reimagines South African historical scholarship by elevating oral testimonies and advocating for Afrocentric, ethical approaches to oral history as vital tools for inclusive and transformative narratives. | |
Posted: 2025-05-22 | |
Book Release: Digital inequality in a developing context: A multifaceted approach |
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Read the open-access book, Towards the sustainable well-being of communities: Africa, the modern empire and Christianity. This book examines South Africa’s persistent digital divide across sectors like education, healthcare, and agriculture, highlighting how socio-economic, technical, and geographical factors—especially the urban–rural split—contribute to unequal digital access and outcomes. | |
Posted: 2025-05-22 | |
Notification: Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Research History: Rediscover Timeless Insights |
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Embark on a journey through the annals of research history! Our journal's archives hold a wealth of knowledge waiting to be rediscovered. From pioneering studies to timeless insights, explore the foundations of today's discussions. Join us in celebrating research history and uncovering the gems that continue to shape our understanding. | |
Posted: 2024-05-16 | More... |
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