Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

The Importance of Porcupines for Maintenance of Endangered Plant Populations and Plant Diversity in the Geophyte-Rich Koue Bokkeveld

Grantee Name: University of Cape Town, Zoology Department

Hotspot: Succulent Karoo
Location: South Africa
Amount: $26,017
Dates: Feb 2006 – Dec 2009
Keywords: Agriculture, Hunting, Species Conservation

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

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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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