Prospective Students
Undergraduate Background
If you are interested in postgradute studies within the Nigerian Montane Forest Project (NMFP) you will require a good grounding in biology. Especially relevant will be BIOL112 Ecology, Evolution and Conservation; BIOL 270 Ecology and BIOL271 Evolution; BIOL 378 Population Ecology and Conservation and BIOL371 Evolutionary Ecology.
Examples of Current Research Projects
- The reproductive biology of the montane forest mistletoes Globimetula braunii and Agelanthus brunneus. (Kerry Anne Weston MSc Canterbury)
- Breeding system biology of a leguminous tree, Anthonotha noldeii. (Merodie Beavon, Canterbury)
- A pollination web for Ngel Nyaki forest. (Kennedy Poloma Gombe State University, Postdoctoral research; Charles Ensor PhD)
- The role of Tantalus monkeys in seed dispersal. (Fiona Agmen, BSc Hons. Canterbury).
- The role in seed dispersers in the natural restoration of Ngel Nyaki forest. (Hazel Chapman, Canterbury University).
Career Prospects
Postgradute experience with the NMFP could potentially lead to careers with NGO's such as World Wildlife Fund and Birdlife International, as researchers with National parks or the Department of Conservation, or continue with more post doctoral research.
Director
Hazel Chapman
Tel 64 3 364 2987 ext 7659
Fax 64 3 364 2590
hazel.chapman@canterbury.ac.nz
School of Biological Sciences
University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand