ICFR News
Prof Ilaria Germishuizen – She Is Forestry SA Award Winner
Congratulations Prof Ilaria Germishuizen, winner of the annual She Is Forestry SA: Resounding Contribution to Forestry Science and Research Award. Nominated by three separate organisations, all recognising Ilaria’s valuable contribution to the South African forestry sector as a pioneer in her field. They also commended Ilaria on her role as a mentor in the selfless development of others in the industry and her willingness to forge collaborative partnerships, both locally and internationally, for the benefit of the sector.
Congratulations Enos Ngubo
2024 has been a great year for Enos Ngubo, who was awarded his BTech (Agricultural Management) degree earlier this year, after a long journey of studies with the ICFR through both the diploma and BTech programs. Then in July he successfully moved to the next level in the ICFR technical job family, promoted to Technician from Senior Technical Assistant.
From everyone at the ICFR, congratulations Enos on these incredible achievements, your perseverance to your studies and dedication to your role at the ICFR has not gone unnoticed.
Meet Dr Mesfin Gossa – Senior Scientist Forest Protection team
ICFR Senior Scientist Dr Mesfin Gossa
Dr B Sivparsad, Senior Scientist (Forest Protection) to take on new position at UKZN from December
It is with regret that I inform you of Dr Benice Sivparsad’s resignation from her role of Senior Scientist in the ICFR’s Forest Protection Program, effective 31 December 2024. Benice has been with the ICFR since September 2016 and has been instrumental in growing the...