REMINDER: Applications for FBIP Small Grants close 30 October 2020
NOTE: Extended Designated Authority Cut-off date – 30 October 2020 Pretoria – Applications for FBIP Small Grants (Review Period 2) are now open and eligible researchers are encouraged to apply. The primary focus of the Foundational Biodiversity Information...
Stable Eastern Cape forests shielded bats from icy extermination
Forest bats were spared from an icy extermination during the Last Glacial Maximum, holding lessons for present threats and conservation management. The Last Glacial Maximum (LGM) is a notorious period in the recent history of the earth (about 25 000 years ago)...
Free State mountains shield biodiversity from climate change, FBIP study shows
Content provided by Free State University, image by Dr Falko Buschke The iconic sandstone cliffs of the eastern Free State are often the focus of paintings and postcards. Now, new research shows they also protect wild plants and animals from climate change. This...
SA study reveals ten ‘cryptic’ snake species in one
Cape Town – A small team of herpetologists have uncovered a treasure trove of snake biodiversity as part of the FBIP’s Eastern Cape Forests Project. The findings were published in the Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research and forms part of a...
INVITATION: Biodiversity Research and Evidence Indaba
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries invites you to the 5th Annual Biodiversity Research and Evidence Indaba to take place as follows: The main theme of the 5th Annual Indaba is intended to support the post 2020 Biodiversity Agenda, for the onset of...
Interesting, unexpected results from Soil Microbiome Project
It is increasingly recognised that soil microbiomes play crucial roles in nutrient cycling, soil formation, plant growth and ultimately the production of food – understanding the microbiome has clear and very practical applications. The FBIP large project on the...
Biodiversity students win with FBIP funding awards
By Dr Lita Pauw Capacity building initiatives are vital to achieve excellence and to sustain and grow the foundational biodiversity research and information sector. One of our main initiatives to enable capacity development is through providing scholarships to...
FBIP data streaming in and ready for uptake
By Mahlatse Kgatla Data from projects related to the Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP) have started streaming in. FBIP funded projects need to generate and deliver primary biodiversity data sets or contribute to the compilation of species pages or...