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The Importance of Porcupines for Maintenance of Endangered Plant Populations and Plant Diversity in the Geophyte-Rich Koue Bokkeveld
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University of Cape Town, Zoology Department
HOTSPOT
Succulent Karoo
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$26,017
DATES
Mar 2006
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Dec 2009
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CEPF Strategic Direction Strategy
HOTSPOT
Succulent Karoo
LOCATION
AMOUNT
US$26,017
DATES
Mar 2006
-
Dec 2009

Improve knowledge on the population biology and ecological effects of porcupines in the natural ecosystems of the Succulent Karoo, specifically in the vicinity of Nieuwoudtville. Gather data on how porcupines respond to hunting pressure and how this relates to farming practices that persecute porcupines, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis of their economic values.

Strategic Direction: 2 Engage key industrial sectors in meeting conservation objectives identified by SKEP