Megan Simons holds a MSc (Cum Laude) in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology from the University of the Western Cape. Her research focused on understanding the ecosystem functioning, fire and plant ecology within climatically sensitive with high biodiversity arid and semi-arid Mountain Renosterveld shrublands. She has as previously worked for SANParks as the West Coast National Park Buffer Zone Coordinator under the UNDP/GEF 5 project entitled "Improving Management Effectiveness of the Protected Areas Network" project which focused expanding the Protected Areas Network and land-use planning to ensure ecological sustainability within the buffer zone. Thus, she was responsible for the consultation and declaration process of a Protected Environment, south of the national park. She recently started working for CapeNature as the Land Use Scientist in which she will provide scientific input on development applications, engage with relevant policy and planning, and identify applications that could contribute towards expanding the conservation estate.at a local, regional and national level. Megan enjoy watching rugby, re-reading Harry Potter books and drinking sustainably harvested wines.
Megan Simons
Megan Simons, Land Use Scientist.
Hi Megan, super proud to have you on the team. Wishing you all the best in new role!
ReplyDeleteHi Megan, I was meant to add...from Martin Albertus.
DeleteSuper proud of you little sister ❤️💕.
ReplyDeleteSo trots op nog n bekende gesiggie te sien. So proud of you. Lezahn
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