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A Day in the Life of a Field Ranger: Safeguarding Nature
When you’re a field ranger in South Africa, each day brings new challenges and rewarding experiences in the world of conservation. But...
Marketing Team
Jun 29, 20234 min read
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From South Carolina to South Africa: One Big Adventure
This blog was written by Ashton Thomas, during his turn as camp manager on the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. My name is...
Bushwise Alumni
Jun 20, 20233 min read
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Explore the diverse biomes of South Africa
This blog about South Africa’s biomes was researched and written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Ziphozonke Zwane. The...
Bushwise Student
Jun 15, 20234 min read
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Reflections on the recent Bushwise class and their journey as Field Guides
This blog was written to the current graduating class of Bushwise field guides. It’s a farewell, good luck and see you again soon from...
Bushwise Trainer
Jun 8, 20233 min read
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From Buckingham Palace to Bushwise: My journey to becoming a field guide trainer
Welcome to the Bushwise team, Sophie Barrett! This blog was written by one of our newest trainers, who is based at our campus on the...
Bushwise Trainer
Jun 1, 20233 min read
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The Fascinating World of Acacia Trees: Diversity, Cultural Significance and Medicinal Uses
This blog about acacia trees was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Maddy Prior. As part of their training, each...
Bushwise
May 25, 20234 min read
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Tracking lions: A print in the sand
A story about tracking lions with Bushwise students, by Annie DuPre. Read time: 4 min The vehicle slowed to a stop as James leaned over...
Annie DuPre
May 16, 20234 min read
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Advanced Rifle Handling Training: My Experience at Bushwise
This blog about advanced rifle handling was written by Charlotte Nicolson, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. After a demanding...
Bushwise Student
May 4, 20233 min read
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Following in the footsteps of a matriarch
This blog was written by Molly Swan, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Autumn morning in the bushveld Venturing out on a...
Bushwise Student
Apr 27, 20235 min read
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Discover the Traditional Uses of Euclea: Magic Guarri and More
This blog about guarri plants was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Bridget Malepe. As part of their training, each...
Bushwise Student
Apr 25, 20233 min read
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Bushwise Course Update: FGASA Exam, Botany Test and Passion for Wildlife
This blog was written by Alizée Favrat, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, students take turns as camp manager to...
Bushwise Student
Apr 20, 20234 min read
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An Exciting Week on Campus: From Baby Snakes to Rare Servals
This blog was written by Oscar Wehen, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, students take turns as camp manager to...
Bushwise Student
Apr 13, 20234 min read
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Discovering the striped world of zebras: Facts about their adaptations, behaviour and ecology
This blog about zebras was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Thato Kgosi. As part of their training, each student...
Bushwise Student
Apr 11, 20233 min read
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A Long Time Coming: My move from the UK to South Africa
This blog was written by UK student Alex Denney, on our Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise students take turns...
Bushwise Student
Apr 6, 20234 min read
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Animal scavengers in the African bush
This blog was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Campbell Baker. As part of their training, each student submits a...
Bushwise Student
Apr 4, 20233 min read
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A German student’s experience at Bushwise
This blog was written by Ben Franklyn Mertens, a German student doing the Bushwise Professional Field Guide course. Each week, Bushwise...
Bushwise Student
Mar 23, 20233 min read
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Baobab: The mighty and iconic upside-down tree.
This blog was written by Bushwise Professional Field Guide student Elea Gourgousse. As part of their training, each student submits a...
Bushwise Student
Mar 15, 20234 min read
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A week in the wild: being camp manager at Bushwise
This blog was written by Darian de Bruin, Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. Each week, Bushwise students take turns as camp...
Bushwise Student
Mar 8, 20233 min read
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From Peru to South Africa: My conservation journey
This blog was written by Lucas Vasquez, a Bushwise student who came to South Africa from his home country of Peru. Lucas shares his...
Bushwise Alumni
Mar 2, 20233 min read
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A scrub hare isn’t a bunny! And other interesting scrub hare facts
This blog was written by Naledi Letshwiti, currently a Bushwise Professional Field Guide student. The information contained in this blog...
Bushwise Student
Feb 28, 20233 min read
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