TREES ON UPPER CAMPUS
Professor Muthama Muasya, lecturer and keeper of the Bolus Herbarium, Department of BiologicalSciences, University of Cape Town
Saturday 25 January 9.30 am–12.30 pm Saturday 1 February 9.30 am–12.30 pm FEES R150; Staff and students R100
Maximum number of participants 20
MEETING POINT The quad in front of the Centre for Extra-Mural Studies office at 9.15 am
Places for the two excursions will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 2021 fire on UCT campus brought planted trees into focus, especially the palms and pines, with fingers pointed to the role of exotic trees in fanning this catastrophic fire. On this excursion, participants will look at the diversity of trees on the campus, with a focus on the trees with flammability properties that played a key role in the 2021 fire.
Please wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a hat and water. This excursion is related to the course on page 129.
TO BOOK:
Saturday 25 January https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554658284
Saturday 1 February https://www.webtickets.co.za/v2/performance.aspx?itemid=1554660724