Staff Profiles: Faculty of Science

staff profiles: FACULTY OF SCIENCE

Prof. Isaac Mapaure

Department: Biological Sciences

1. Name: (Title , First, Last Names)	Prof. Isaac Mapaure
2. Tertiary Qualifications (High to Low) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	PhD in Ecology, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, 2001. MSc in Tropical Resource Ecology, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1993. BSc Honours in Biological Sciences (Botany and Ecology majors), University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe, 1988.
3. Current Position	Associate Professor
4. Campus Address (Postal, Room No, Block/Unit)	Department of Biological Sciences, Main Campus, Mandume Ndemufayo Avenue, Windhoek Block W, Room W056
5. Office Phone, Fax & Cell phone (optional)	+264 61 206 3133 (Office) +264 61 206 3791 (Fax) +264 81 277 8590 (mobile)
6. Email Address	imapaure@unam.na
7. Short Biography (maximum 150 words)	Prof. Isaac Mapaure has nineteen years experience in teaching, research and consultancy. He is an Associate Professor in Environmental Biology/Ecology with vast experience in vegetation ecology, natural resources management, plant taxonomy, biodiversity conservation and impacts of natural and anthropogenic factors on biodiversity. He has a number of high quality publications, including more than 25 journal papers, ten small books or book chapters, numerous technical reports, and conference papers. He has supervised two doctoral, close to forty BSc and more than twenty MSc students. He has taught various modules including Management of Natural Resources, Introduction to Ecology, Field Biology, Population Ecology, Taxonomy & Identification, Conservation Biology & Biodiversity, Functional Biodiversity of Forest and Woodland Ecosystems (MSc); Rangeland Biodiversity and Conservation (MSc), Plant Ecology, Applied Terrestrial Ecology, Biodiversity & Ecosystem Function (MSc). Prof. Mapaure has been involved in various international programmes and is a member of various professional bodies. He has been involved in faculty management and is currently the Research Coordinator of the University of Namibia and Chief Editor of the Namibia Development Journal.
8. Resume/Vita	Post resume/vita document
9. Recently Taught Courses (last 2 years- include course codes)	EBL7239 Introduction to Ecology (BSc) EBL3222 Field Biology (BSc) EBL3412 Management of Natural Resources (BSc) EBL3731 Population Ecology (BSc) EBL3401 Taxonomy & Identification (BSc) EBL7333 Conservation Biology & Biodiversity (BSc) EBF6139 Functional Biodiversity of Forest & Woodland Ecosystems (MSc) ASR5982 Rangeland Biodiversity & Conservation (MSc)
10. Academic interest/ expertise	Vegetation dynamics (in general) Disturbance ecology (especially impacts of fire, herbivory and pollution on the environment) Desertification, land degradation and climate change impacts on biodiversity and human livelihoods Phytogeography and plant systematic Vegetation-environment relationships Biodiversity conservation (in general) Natural resources management.
11. Research and Publications List of references/citations: Title, year, place& publisher (includes links to abstracts& UNAM Press) Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	Articles: Mapaure, I., Campbell, B.M. and Gambiza, J. (in press). Evaluation of the effectiveness of an early peripheral burning strategy in controlling wild fires in north-western Zimbabwe. Accepted for publication, African Journal of Ecology. Mapaure, I. and Moe, S. (in press). Changes in the structure and composition of miombo woodlands mediated by elephants and fire over a 26-year period in north-western Zimbabwe. Accepted for Publication, African Journal of Ecology. Gambiza, J., Campbell, B., Moe, S., and Mapaure, I. (2008). Season of grazing and stocking rate interactively affect fuel loads in a Baikiaea plurijuga woodland in north-western Zimbabwe. African Journal of Ecology. OnLine Early version out in April 2008: doi:10.1111/j.1365-2028.2008.00951.x. Kanyomeka, L., Nalisa, M., Mapaure, I. and Chimwamurombe, P.M. (2007). First report of Alternaria compacta on Acacia karroo in Namibia. Journal of Pure & Applied Microbiology 1(2): 177-180. Chimwamurombe, P.M., Uzabakiriho, J.D. and Mapaure, I. (2007). A survey of plant parasitic fungi occurring on selected native Namibian tree species of economic importance. Biosciences, Biotechnology Research Asia 4(1):23-28. Musvoto, C., Mapaure, I., Gondo, T., Ndeinoma, A. & Mujawo, T. (2007). Reality and preferences in community mopane (Colophospermum mopane) woodland management in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Proceedings of World Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Technology 22: 83-87. Mlambo, D. and Mapaure, I. (2006). Post-fire resprouting of Colophospermum mopane saplings in a southern African savanna. Journal of Tropical Ecology 22:231-234. Mlambo, D., Nyathi, P. and Mapaure, I. (2005). Influence of Colophospermum mopane on surface soil properties and understorey vegetation in a southern African savanna. Forest Ecology and Management 212: 394-404. Lynam, T., Cunliffe, R., and Mapaure, I. (2004). Assessing the importance of woodland landscape locations for both local communities and conservation in Gorongosa and Muanza Districts, Sofala Province, Mozambique. Ecology and Society 9(4):1. Mapaure, I. (2002). Small-scale variations in the composition of miombo woodland in Sengwa, Zimbabwe: the influence of edaphic factors, fire and elephant herbivory. Systematics and Geography of Plants 71: 935-947. Mapaure, I. & Campbell. B.M. (2002). Changes in miombo woodland cover in and around Sengwa Wildlife Research Area, Zimbabwe, in relation to elephants and fire. African Journal of Ecology 40:212-219. Timberlake, J.R, Drummond, R.B., Cunliffe, R., Mapaure, I., Hyde, M. and Ellert, A. (2002). A preliminary checklist of vascular plants of the Tuli-Lower Umzingwane area, southern Zimbabwe. Kirkia 18:83-110. Mapaure, I. & McCartney, M.P. (2001). Vegetation-environment relationships in a highveld catchment containing a dambo near Marondera ,central Zimbabwe. Bothalia 31(1): 135-143. Kundhlande, G., Adamowicz, W.L. & Mapaure I. (2000). Valuing ecological services in a savanna ecosystem: a case study from Zimbabwe. Ecological Economics 33(3): 401-412. Mapaure, I. & Mhlanga, L. (2000). Patterns of elephant damage to Colophospermum mopane on selected islands in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Kirkia 17(2): 189-198. Mhlanga, L. & Mapaure, I. (2000). A floristic classification of the shoreline vegetation around Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Kirkia 17: 153-169. Mhlanga, L. & Mapaure, I. (2000). A preliminary checklist of the flowering plants of islands in Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Kirkia 17: 171-188. Mhlanga, L. & Mapaure, I. (1999). Vegetation studies of selected islands and adjacent mainland on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. IES Working Paper 9. (Referred work). University of Zimbabwe, Harare. Mapaure, I. (1998). An annotated bibliography of the research done in Sengwa Wildlife Research Area (SWRA) and its immediate surrounds.IES Working Paper 10. (Referred work). Institute of Environmental Studies, University of Zimbabwe, Harare. Mhlanga, L. and Mapaure, I. (1998). A floristic classification of the vegetation of selected islands on lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Proceedings of the ULKRS Seminar Series. University Lake Kariba Research Station Bulletin 2/98: 1-14. Mapaure, I. and Mhlanga, L. (1998). Patterns of elephant damage to Colophospermum mopane on selected islands on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Proceedings of the ULKRS Seminar Series. University Lake Kariba Research Station Bulletin 2/98: 15-24. Mapaure, I. & Mhlanga, L. (1998). Elephants and woodlands: The impact of elephant damage on Colophospermum mopane on Namembere Island, Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe Science News 32(1):15-19. Mapaure, I. (1997). A floristic classification of the vegetation of a forest-savanna boundary in south-eastern Zimbabwe. Bothalia 27(2):185-195. Bowyer-Bower, T.A.S., Mapaure, I. & Drummond, R.B. (1996). Ecological degradation in cities: Impact of urban agriculture in Harare, Zimbabwe. Journal of Applied Science in Southern Africa 2(2):53-67. Campbell, B.M., Butler, J.R., Mapaure, I., Vermeulen, S. & Mushove, P. (1996). Elephant damage and safari hunting in Pterocarpus angolensis woodland in north-west Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. African Journal of Ecology 34:380-388. Mapaure, I. (1994). The Distribution of Colophospermum mopane (Leguminosae - Caesalpinioideae) in Africa. Kirkia 15:1-5. Timberlake, J., Nobanda, N. & Mapaure, I. (1993). Vegetation Survey of the Communal Lands: North & West Zimbabwe. Kirkia 14, 171-270. Timberlake, J. & Mapaure, I. (1992). Vegetation and its Conservation in the Eastern Mid-Zambezi Valley, Zimbabwe. Transactions of the Zimbabwe Scientific Association 66, 1-14. Books: Mapaure, I., Lynam, T. and Cunliffe, R. (2008). Ecosystem services and human well-being: a case study of two local communities in Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique. In: Shackleton, C., Shackleton, S., Gambiza, J., Nel, E., Rowntree, K. and Urquhart, P. Links between Ecosystem services and Poverty Alleviation: Situation analysis for arid and semi-arid lands in southern Africa. pp.157-161. Consortium on Ecosystems and Poverty in Sub-Saharan Africa (CEPSA). Timberlake J. and Mapaure, I. (2007). Bubiana conservancy vegetation survey. Sand County Foundation/WWF Landholder monitoring programme. Occasional Publications in Biodiversity No. 17. Biodiversity Foundation for Africa, Bulawayo. Lynam, T., Cunliffe, R., Mapaure, I. and Bwerinofa, I. (2003). Assessment of the value of woodland landscape function to local communities in Gorongosa and Muanza Districts, Sofala Province, Mozambique. Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR), Bogor, Indonesia. Mlambo, D., Huizing, H., Mapaure, I. and Savanhu, G.M. (2003). Fuelwood availability and consumption in a semi-arid savanna, Zimbabwe. Energy and the Environment: The sustainable World Series Volm. 7. Edited by Brebbia, C.A. and Sakelaris, I. WitPress, Wessex. Mapaure, I. (2003). Introduction to Ecology. Module EBL7239 Study Guide, Centre for External Studies, University of Namibia. Windhoek. Mhlanga, L. & Mapaure, I. (1999). Vegetation survey and classification – their role in land use planning and development. In: Caldwell, W.J. Issues and responses: Land use planning in Eastern and Southern Africa, pp. 61-84. University of Guelph (Canada) and Weaver Press, Harare. Drummond, R.B. & Mapaure, I. (1994). List of Flowering plants and ferns. In: J. Timberlake & P. Shaw (eds). Chirinda Forest - A visitors' guide: 135-154. Forest Research Centre, Harare. Timberlake, J., Muller, T. & Mapaure, I. (1994). Vegetation. In: J. Timberlake & P. Shaw (eds). Chirinda Forest - A visitors' guide: 34-47. Forest Research Centre, Harare. Conference Papers: Mapaure, I. and Ndeinoma A. (2008). Impacts of utilization on the composition and diversity of mopane woodlands in northern Namibia. Paper presented at a Symposium on Sustainable Forest management: African Solutions to African Problems in Natural Forest Management. University of Stellenbosch, South Africa; 3-7 November, 2008. Chimwamurombe, P.M., Mapaure, I. and Haufiku, M.S. (2008). DNA-based fungal identification: First report of double infection of Alternaria and Ampelomyces species on malformed pods of Acacia karoo in Namibia. Paper presented at the BIOTA International Congress, 29th September – 3rd October 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa. Mapaure, I. (2006). The state of mopane woodlands in Omusati Region, northern Namibia: implications for sustainable use. Paper presented at the second workshop on Assessing options for effective management of mopane woodlands in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Africa Stadt Haus Hotel, Ongwediva, Namibia. 18-22 September, 2006. Mapaure, I. (2005). Rangeland biodiversity and conservation. Paper presented at a Workshop on Curriculum development for the MSc in Rangeland Resources Management for the University of Namibia. Hotel Safari, 28-30 November, Windhoek, Namibia. Mapaure, I. (2005). Biophysical assessments of mopane woodlands in Omusati Region, northern Namibia. Paper presented at a workshop on Assessing options for effective management of mopane woodlands in Zimbabwe and Namibia. Camp Amalinda, 14-18 November, Matopos, Zimbabwe. Mapaure, I. (2005). Use of gradient analysis techniques in vegetation dynamics studies. Presentation delivered at a workshop on Woodland dynamics. TREP, University of Zimbabwe, 2-7 May, Harare, Zimbabwe. Mapaure, I. (2001). A preliminary simulation model of miombo woodland dynamics under the influence of elephants and fire. International Workshop on Miombo Woodlands in the New Millennium: Trends, uses and their role in sustainable development. Casa Musika, Manica, Mozambique; 26-28 September. 2001. Mapaure, I. (2000). Small-scale variations in the composition of miombo woodland in Sengwa, Zimbabwe: The influence of edaphic factors, fire and elephant herbivory. Paper presented at the XVIth AETFAT (Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical Africa) Congress, 27 August-2 September 2000, Meise, Belgium. Mapaure, I. (1999). Inter-annual variations in the occurrence of fires in Sengwa Wildlife Research Area, Zimbabwe. Workshop on Ecology and Management of Fire in Miombo ecosystems. Matopos Ingwe Lodge; 19-23 April, 1999. Mapaure, I. (1999). Vegetation surveys of Romwe and Mutangi micro-catchment areas, Chivi District, Masvingo Province. Workshop on Micro-catchment management and common property resources. Chevron Hotel; 6-11 September 1999. Mapaure, I. (1998). A review of the occurrence and extent of fires in Sengwa Wildlife Research Area, Zimbabwe. Paper presented at TREP Seminar Series, Tropical Resource Ecology Programme Building, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, 3rd December. Mhlanga, L. & Mapaure, I. (1996). A preliminary account of the vegetation studies of selected islands on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. National Environmental Seminar: A meeting place for Researchers and policy makers. 27 September 1996, Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza Monomotapa Hotel, Zimbabwe. Bowyer-Bower, T.A.S., Mapaure, I. & Drummond, R.B. (1995). Effects on the natural vegetation of the cultivation of vleis: Case study of urban agriculture in Harare, Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the Workshop on the Environmental, Social and Economic impacts of (illegal) urban agriculture in Harare, Zimbabwe. August 30-31, University of Zimbabwe. Mapaure, I. (1994). Anthropogenic factors and the management of protected indigenous forests in Zimbabwe. Paper presented at the Social Forestry Experiences in Southern Africa conference, 15-20 May, Kadoma Ranch Motel, Zimbabwe.
12. Recent Professional Activities (last 2 years): Training, Presentations, University Committees, Community Outreach, Professional Associations, Bodies &Public Lectures Note: Acronyms to be written out in full	I sit on various University of Namibia Committees including the PVC Academic Forum, Academic Planning Committee and the Senate. I Regularly evaluate applications for promotion as a member of UNAM Inter-Faculty Peer Review Committees. I participated as a member of the Local Organising Committee for the Parasitological Society of Southern Africa Conference hosted by the University of Namibia in Windhoek, September 2006; as well as a member of the Local Organising Committee for the East & Southern African Environmental Chemistry & the 6th Theoretical Chemistry Conferences hosted by UNAM, December 6-9, 2005. I have been very active as a member of the South Africa-Norway Tertiary Education (SANTED) Programme (the Animal, Plant & Environmental Sciences (APES)) Team at UNAM where I have been involved in local coordination of the activities of the Undergraduate Team Teaching programme. Also taking part in annual Field Courses (since 2004) as well as Curriculum development for the MSc Rangeland Resources Management. I am a member of a number of Professional bodies including the Degradation Network, AFRIFIRENET (African Fire Research Network), Southern African Mopane Research Association (SAMRA), Biodiversity Foundation for Africa (BFA), Association for the Taxonomic Study of the Flora of Tropical Africa (AETFAT), Namibia Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS) and the Botanical Society of Namibia (BOTSOC).