Last Saturday at Namibia Scientific Society, Namibia Publishing House and Macmillan Education Namibia launched the Second Edition of Le Roux and Müller's Field Guide to the Trees & Shrubs of Namibia. It was a great occasion for all tree lovers, amateur and professional botanists and flora enthusiasts in general to come together and celebrate the release of the Second Edition of this very popular "botanical Bible".
After opening remarks by Freddy Nafuka (NPH), the floor was given to the publisher, Patrycja Chyla-Malima. Then, Esmerialda Strauss from the National Botanical Research Institute shared a few words on her experience with the first edition of the field guide.
Since only one author, Barbara Curtis, was in the country at the time of the launch, a speech from Piet le Roux and a video message from Coleen Mannheimer were shared with the gathered audience. Barbara then, took us through the changes made, highlighting the advantages of the Second Edition.
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| Barbara Curtis, delivering a message from Piet le Roux |
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| Coleen Mannheiner, speaking from New Zealand |
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| Author Barbara Curtis during her presentation |
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| Elna and John Irish with Esmerialda Strauss |
The launch was an opportunity for many friends in the filed to meet and catch up.
NPH would like to thank all flora enthusiasts who made it to Namibia Scientific Society to share this special occasion with us.
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| The author signing a copy of her book for Wessel Swanapoel |
Thanks to all who bought the copy of the book. We hope that it will exceed your expectations and will become your trusted field companion for many years to come.
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| The author with NUST students and close friends |
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| NPH team with the author |
