Ockert Johannes Hendrik Bosch

Background

Bosch, Ockert Johannes Hendrik was born on July 1, 1947 in Pretoria, South Africa. Arrived in New Zealand, 1993. Son of Pieter Barendse and Helena Fransina (Nel) Bosch.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Plant Sciences cum laude, Potchefstroom (South Africa) University, 1967. Master of Science in Plant Ecology-Soil Science cum laude, Potchefstroom University, South Africa, 1972. Doctor of Science in Quantitative Ecology, Potchefstroom University, South Africa, 1974.

Career

Ecologist, South Africa Department Agriculture, Glen, 1969-1972; data coordinator savanna ecosystem project, South Africa Department Agriculture, Pretoria, 1973-1976; head grassland ecology Karoo region, South Africa Department Agriculture, Middelburg Cape, 1977-1978; senior scientist, Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation, Alice Springs, Australia, 1979-1982; associate professor, Potchefstroom U., 1983-1984; professor plant and soil science, head department, Potchefstroom U., 1985-1992; extraordinary professor, Potchefstroom U., since 1993; professor, head department life science, U. South Africa, Pretoria, 1990-1993; research director, Landcare Research Ltd. New Zealand, Alexandra, New Zealand, since 1993. Deputy director Department Primary Industries, Queensland, Australia, 1989.

Chairman Ariz Zone Forum, South Africa, 1992-1993. Board directors Institute for Reclamation Ecology, South Africa, 1985-1993. Quinney visiting scientist Utah State University, Logan, 1991.

Speaker Linnean Society London, 1991, International Rangeland Congress, Salt Lake City, 1995. Speaker representing Africa, International Conference on Global Resource Monitoring and Assessments, Venice, Italy. Keynote speaker International Grassland Symposium, Pretoria, South Africa, 1991.

Member committee for evaluation Magister bursaries Foundation for R & D, South Africa. Session chairman International Rangeland Symposium, Pretoria, 1991. Numerous others.

Achievements

• Ockert Johannes Hendrik Bosch has been listed as a noteworthy institute administrator, systems analyst, research by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Society Range Management, Grassland Society Southern Africa (editor Journal 1984-1985, vice president 1986, president 1987, associate editor Rangeland Journal since 1997).

Interests

• Trout fishing, hiking, reading.

Connections

Married Annerine Geringer, December 2, 1972. Children: Carine, Pieter, Anelle.

Father:

Pieter Barendse Bosch

Mother:

Helena Fransina (Nel) Bosch

Spouse:

Annerine Geringer

child:

Anelle Bosch

child:

Pieter Bosch

child:

Carine Bosch