Centre for World Environmental History

Field work photographs

 

5x5 m plot: Plant samples collected5x5 m plot: Plant samples collected

Plant samples described and put in plant pressPlant samples described and put in plant press

 

Soil sample from middle of plotSoil sample from middle of plot

 

Dr. Tsikoane learns about botanical survey techniquesDr. Tsikoane learns about botanical survey techniques

 

Soil sampling complicationsSoil sampling complications

 

Problems of plots in gullied landProblems of plots in gullied land

 

Villagers employed to transport soil samples by donkeyVillagers employed to transport soil samples by donkey

 

Donkey transporting soil samplesDonkey transporting soil samples

 

Village houses hired for field work accommodationVillage houses hired for field work accommodation

 

Assistant hired to help pack air dried soil samples for lab analysisAssistant hired to help pack air dried soil samples for lab analysis