Chamberlain's Birds of Africa South of the Sahara (New Edition)

Chamberlain's Birds of Africa - South of the Sahara (New Edition)

by Ian Sinclair;Peter Ryan, ISBN:9781770076235, R375.00

due September

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Fully revised, Birds of Africa south of the Sahara provides unrivalled coverage of African birds in a single volume, and is the first book to describe and illustrate all of the birds found in Africa south of the Sahara Desert (the Afrotropic Region), including Socotra, Pemba and islands in the Gulf of Guinea. Despite its exceptional coverage, this guide is compact enough to use in the field, and follows the standard field guide format, with texts and range maps appearing opposite the colour plates.

About the Author - Ian Sinclair
Ian Sinclair is renowned in African birding circles for his field knowledge and expertise in identifying the region's many bird species. His vast experience has been gained in expeditions to every corner of Africa, as well as to the Himalayas, Antarctica and Marion island. He has authored or co-authored several successful bird books, including the hugely successful Field Guide to Birds of SA (Stru ...[more about Ian Sinclair]

About the Author - Peter Ryan
Peter Ryan is a senior lecturer at the Percy FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology at the University of Cape Town, a partner of 'Birding Africa' and a keen birder who has led numerous birding tours in southern Africa. A long-standing member of the SA Rarities Committee, his research interests include the evolutionary ecology of birds and island conservation. He is co-editor of the current r ...[more about Peter Ryan]

Bosveld Ekologie en Bestuur

Bosveld Ekologie en Bestuur

Redakteur: P.T. van der Walt,  ISBN:9781875093946, R219.00

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Ook beskikbaar in Engels

17 van ons land se voorste boskundiges skryf oor die Bosveld se bewaring en bestuur, die geologie en grond, veld en plante, houtsoorte en ouderdomme van bome, oorlewing en veldgebruik in historiese tye, hedendaagse toerisme en wat dit sou behels om ’n plaas hier te koop.

In die volksmond verwys ‘bos’ na ’n houtagtigheid wat in samestelling, digtheid en hoogte verskil. Dit is ’n plek waar die lewensiklusse van sowat 5 700 plantsoorte bydra tot die polsende ritme en dinamiek van soet-, suur-, gemengde of dorre bosveld. ’n Anderhalf miljoen besoekers put jaarliks enorme plesier uit hierdie kosbare bioskat, maar dit is besig om vinnig te verarm weens die druk van menslike aktiwiteite en wanbestuur. Die benutting daarvan moet dringend met meer sensitiwiteit en kundigheid benader word. Om hierdie ideaal groter momentum te gee, deel 17 van ons land se voorste boskundiges hul kennis op ’n maklik verstaanbare en kleurvolle wyse – wonderlike leesstof vir die bewaarder, boer, student en elke bosliefhebber.
Hierdie bondige kroniek vertel van die Bosveld se bewaring en bestuur, die geologie en die grond, die veld en die plante, van houtsoorte en die ouderdomme van bome, van oorlewing en van veldgebruik in historiese tye, van hedendaagse toerisme en wat dit sou behels om ’n plaas hier te koop.

’n Eiesoortige veldgids vir ons geliefde Bosveld – ’n moet vir elke Bosvelder en Bosveldbesoeker.

Bushveld Ecology and Management

Bushveld Ecology and Management

Editor: P.T.van der Walt, ISBN:9781875093946,
R219.00

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Also available in Afrikaans

17 of the country’s most prominent bush experts share there knowledge about conservation and management of the Bushveld, its geology and soil, veld and plants, timber and age-old trees, survival and usage of the veld in historical times, modern-day tourism and how one goes about buying a farm here.

In popular parlance, ‘bush’ refers to a woodiness that differs in composition, density and height. It is a place where the life cycles of some 5 700 plant species contribute to the pulsing rhythm and dynamics of sweet, sour, mixed or arid Bushveld. One and a half million visitors find enormous pleasure in this precious biotreasure every year, but it is deteriorating fast as a result of human activities and mismanagement. Its use should be approached with much more sensitivity and proficiency. To give more impetus to this ideal, 17 of the most prominent bush experts of the country share their knowledge in a clear and colourful way – wonderful reading matter for the conservator, farmer, student and every lover of the bush.
This short chronicle tells of the conservation and management of the Bushveld, its geology and soil, its veld and its plants, its timber and age-old trees, of survival and of usage of the veld in historical times, of modern-day tourism and how one goes about buying a farm here.

A special field guide to our beloved Bushveld – a must for every resident and visitor.

Game Parks of South Africa

Game Parks of South Africa

Gerald Hinde, ISBN: 9781770078475, R90.00, Order Now

"This light-weight, souvenir-sized book about the Game Parks of South Africa gives a round-up of the country’s diverse and often world-famous parks and reserves. An excellent, affordable memento for tourists – particularly those attending the 2010 ‘World Cup’ – as well as for locals visiting game parks around the country, this book captures the best-known features of our spectacular reserves. With short, punchy text and captions, and superb images, it details their key features, their unspoilt beauty and abundant wildlife, and makes a colourful keepsake to pack for home. "

About the Author - Gerald Hinde
Gerald Hinde left working in the city to pursue his first love: life in the African Bush. He has won many awards, including the BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, Agfa Wildlife Awards (overall winner, 2000), UN Environment Program International Wildlife Photographic Competition and the Fuji Profoto Awards. His work has been published widely in books, national and international maga ...[more about Gerald Hinde]

Wildlife of Southern Africa

Wildlife of Southern Africa

Carol Polich, ISBN:9781770078468, R90.00, Order Now

As a showcase of southern Africa's natural heritage, Wildlife of Southern Africa is the perfect memento for World Cup visitors and other tourists. With its full-colour photographs, handy size and affordable price, it's an easy-to-pack round-up of the region's enviable wildlife assets. It offers a photographic journey that transports readers to the centre of the action: where lions roar and vultures lurk; where troops of baboons riot and lone leopards hunt. The book gives a rare glimpse into the lives of wild animals, revealing their daily struggle for survival, their unbridled energy and the intricacies of family interaction.