Can you please let me know if you or any other farmers or landowners you
know are about to embark on a bush encroachment control programme on
their land? I am keen to get a before and after study site for birds (or
even a series of them across the aridity gradient). Please let me know
addresses or phone numbers if possible. My contact details are:

Dr Rob Simmons
FitzPatrick Institute,
University of Cape Town,
Rondebosch 7701
South Africa
Rob.Simmons@uct.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 650 3310
Fax: +27 21 650 3295
Cell: 0827 800 133

www.fitzpatrick.uct.ac.za/docs/robert.html
www.nnf.org.na/RAPTORS/raptors_pges/conservation.htm
http://www.natural-research.org/news/PNG_harrier.htm

We are still looking for a nice logo for the Chameleon Project. If you feel comfortable with designing or have some kids who are into drawing Chameleons in no time with two pencil strokes, we would be more than happy to receive your contributions. (more…)

The Chameleon Web Site is finally online. Besides general information regarding bush encroachment and further background information on specific issues, it contains a Wiki including a Decision Support System (DSS) section that allows you to quickly get suggestions on applicable actions regarding bush encroachment on your farm. (more…)