Protecting Biodiversity by Supporting People

Understanding the Koue Bokkeveld Geophytes

Grantee Name: University of Cape Town

Hotspot: Succulent Karoo
Location: South Africa
Amount: $12,000
Dates: Aug 2007 – Dec 2009
Keywords: Climate adaptation, Species Conservation

Conduct a desktop review and analysis of the literature and knowledge on Koue Bokkeveld/Hantam Roggeveld geophyte diversity and life history traits. Assess to what extent different geophyte species are vulnerable to climate change and land-use threats and disseminate findings to conservationists, land users and decisionmakers.

Strategic Direction :

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

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Understanding the Koue Bokkeveld Geophytes

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