20 Years of Thorns and Horns

Thicket Forum 2024 | Addo Elephant National Park - Main Camp | 4-6 June 2024

Preamble

It has been 20 years since the Thicket Forum was formed by a group of people who saw the value and importance of the collection of unique vegetation types, which would later be classified as a biome of Subtropical Thicket. The Biome is known for its spinescence which is matched by some thorny challenges in conserving and sustainably managing the vegetation and horned animals, both domestic and wild across the region.

The Thicket Forum of 2024 aims to reflect on 20 years of discussion, research, conservation, management and partnerships supporting the value of the thicket and look toward the strategic opportunities for ensuring that this lesser known Biome is valued into the future.

Quicket registration and abstract submission

Click here to for Quicket registration.

Please submit your abstract using the following abstract template (Click here).

The deadline for abstract submission is 17 May 2024.

Please take note of some very important details below

Important points

PARK FEES

- You will not have to pay park fees to attend the conference in the Main Camp, but you will need to pay the entry and conservation fees if you wish to enter the park (excluding forum field trips).

ACCOMMODATION IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE.

- You will need to sort out accommodation yourself.
- Click here if you wish to see the price options and accommodation availability at Main Camp.
- Click here to see alternative options.

MEALS

The conference fee includes lunch on the three days, and supper on the Tuesday and Wednesday. Day attendance fees include lunch and supper (if applicable).

Important dates

Abstracts are due 17 May.

Early Bird registration ends on 25 April. For applying early, you will also get a nifty Thicket Forum T-shirt (for free). After which the reduced registration price will no longer apply.

Final registration is due 25 May.

Conference payment is due 1 June.

Last date for cancellation of attendance and full reimbursement: 1 June.