Team Members
With over a decade of experience in academia, publishing research on animal-plant interactions and rangeland ecology in southern Africa, Gina supports the application of best practice rangeland management by the Herding for Health community of practice through strategic development of tools and resources that enhance delivery. She also leads the H4H scientific research programme, in partnership with academic collaborators from a number of institutions, to address key gaps in knowledge in environmental, animal and human health to improve implementation and policy. Gina obtained her PhD in Biological Sciences through the Plant Conservation Unit at the University of Cape Town.
Our Challenge
Uncontrolled animal movement is one of the biggest challenges in communal rangelands. Livestock that is not kraaled and herded properly results in:
- Rangeland degradation
- Predation
- Disease transmission through contact with wildlife
- Poor herd health (high mortality and morbidity)
- Poor production
- Stock theft
- Tourism conflict
- Poor market and trade confidence
Our Opportunity
Regaining livestock movement control in communal rangelands through skills development, improved resources and incentives can lead to multiple positive effects.
