Tshililo Ramaswiela

I obtained my undergraduate degree in the Department of Ecology and Environmental Management, University of Venda in 2005. My final year project was looking at the impact of African elephant (Loxodonta africana) on Marula tree (Sclerocarya birrea) in the Kruger National park. My research interests lie in field of biological invasion and wildlife ecology. I am particularly interested in conservation of large mammals.

Current Research

My current research focuses on the distribution of alien vascular plants on sub-Antarctic Marion Island. I focus on mapping the geographical distribution of alien and determine their current status on the island. My research also extends to priorities for control of alien plants based on feasibility estimates. Effective control programmes require that the status of the species (i.e. indigenous or transient, established aliens, invasive, transformer alien species) are established and that the extent of their distribution on the island is known. Without such information, appropriate planning for control cannot be undertaken.

Contact details

Ramaswiela, Tshililo
Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology (CIB)
Stellenbosch University
Private Bag X1
Matieland, 7602
South Africa

Email: tramaswiela@sun.ac.za

Tel: +2721 808 2834
Fax: +2721 808 2995
Cell: +2772 747 0993