Michael Voysey

African ecologist, passionate about people and their role in tackling conservation challenges. Conducting my PhD at Harvard University.

[Andrew Davies @andrewbdavies]

Our new paper on how feedbacks between #herbivores and #fire can lead to the formation of persistent #grazinglawns in @SANParksKNP. Great to work with @SallyArchibald, @FunkyAnt, @MickVoysey and others not on Twitter including lead author Jenia Singh https://t.co/UaREjJ0F2G

[Catherine Ressijac @ca_ressijac]

Thank you to the amazing team @EsriBlog and @Esri_Conserv for sharing the brilliant work the Imire rangers contribute to each day #savetherhino

[Adams Cassinga @Amini16]

A male hippo was gunned down again in Tshuapa, allegedly by the army. It isn't an isolated case. As much as the hippos kills people, it is also a target for humans in most cases of HWC cases. We hope the relevant agencies will call the culprits to book @IccnRdc @Evebazaiba

[Andrew Davies @andrewbdavies]

New paper led by @MickVoysey reviewing the astonishing array of ecosystem engineering impacts caused by #hippos, and asking whether these make them Africa’s most influential, yet undercover, #megaherbivore. In Biological Reviews, also w/ Nico de Bruyn. https://t.co/NLfnY1vuPu

[Michael Voysey @MickVoysey]

@supersonic I have been trying to get my LTE set up for two weeks now. Fibre is clearly not an option at our location so we need unlimited LTE as our next best bet. Please can you assist!

[Michael Voysey @MickVoysey]

@marionseals83 Great stuff Rowan!

[Michelle Greve @UPEcology]

@MickVoysey showed that #browsers play an important role in controlling tree density on grazing lawns in #savannas. Grazing lawns provide protection from #predators, esp. for small browsers. @SallyArchibald @stavercarla @UPnasagric @NRF_News https://t.co/8Q8AEpuiBT

[One Earth @OneEarth_CP]

With all the recent enthusiasm for tree-planting, are we considering the big picture? This Voices article raises some of the challenges and concerns with tree-planting projects @awuor_owuor @BegottiRA @AleTFidelis @nicola_stvns @UPEcology @alinesoterroni https://t.co/Q0oFxodwop

[Johnny Clegg @JohnnyCleggReal]

“There are some who bring a light so great to the world that even after they have gone the light remains”

Remembering Johnny Clegg on the anniversary of his passing.

Your light still shines bright.
#johnnyclegg

[Michael Voysey @MickVoysey]

@Zimparks @FarawoTinashe @ZtaUpdates Paradise!

[Sky Sports Cricket @SkyCricket]

"Until we educate the entire human race, this thing will not stop."

Michael Holding delivers a powerful message, explaining why #BlackLivesMatter.

[M.A.P Scientific Services @mapss_co_za]

Fires in the Serengeti National Park and surrounds - June 2020.

Fires are vital in maintaining the health of savanna ecosystems.

This image contains Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery from 31/05/2020 and 30/06/2020

[Michael Voysey @MickVoysey]

@GrasslandSocSA Yes Matt, that's is definitely one option available to managers. Alternatively, this study might highlight the potential role of livestock equivalents ie. goats to do the same as these indigenous mesobrowsers. If herded and managed correctly that is.

[Michael Voysey @MickVoysey]

@GrasslandSocSA Very nice poster Mike!

[GrasslandSocSA @GrasslandSocSA]

#GSSACongress55 The interaction between browsers and grassland structure plays a critical role in maintaining grassland structure and bush density

[GrasslandSocSA @GrasslandSocSA]

#GSSACongress55 Integrated management of the Kruger National Park and the surrounding private nature reserves depends on effective data collection, interpretation and use in decision making

[Rob Louw @roblouw6]

Only in Africa in the Eastern Cape a Hippo going for a surf! Obviously frustrated after this lockdown! 😂😂👍

[GrasslandSocSA @GrasslandSocSA]

#GSSACongress55 First ever Twitter poster! Rainfall in the Succulent Karoo is low, but predictable and droughts are rare. Extreme drought in the last 5 years resulted in species composition change, reduced plant cover and 15% species loss.

[GrasslandSocSA @GrasslandSocSA]

#GSSACongress55 Second poster! Long hygroscopic awns of Themeda triandra moved faster & further than short awns when wet. Contrary to prediction, awns were longer in mesic than drier grassland in KwaZulu-Natal. The multifunctional ecological value of awns requires investigation.

[African Parks @AfricanParks]

Zakouma in Chad protects an estimated 1,000 Kordofan giraffe; the single largest remaining population in the world