The Botswana Carnivore Forum (BCF), of which CCB is an active member, recently held a field research methods course at CCB’s Education Centre. The course aimed at providing opportunities for undergraduate students, recent graduates, post-graduate students, DWNP staff and other interested people to learn about field research methods that are commonly used in conservation. The goal was to provide practical training in a variety of commonly used research methods — spoor surveys, camera trapping, vegetation sampling and much mre. A total of 13 participants enjoyed exciting modules from pioneers in the research and conservation fields, including Dr. Emily Bennett from the University of Botswana’s Okavango Research Institute, Dr. Jess Isden and Dr. Kristina Kesch from WildCRU and Robyn Hartley from WildTrax Expeditions. All participants enjoyed the course and the feedback suggested that the participants appreciated the opportunity to gain practical experience. Additionally, students learnt about potential careers and jobs within the research field in Botswana including post-graduate opportunities, research internships and NGOs currently seeking researchers. It was wonderful to see such a passionate group of young conservationists, with one stating, “we are the generation that needs to enact change in our country”. With tomorrow’s leaders like this, we are confident that Botswana will continue to uphold its proud conservation reputation long into the future.
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