Karoo development

摘要

From 14 to 17 October I attended the second Karoo Development Conference in Beaufort West. Other geologists at the meeting were Bruce Rubidge, born and raised in Graaff-Reinet, and well-known palaeo-anthropologist Judy Maguire, for many years resident in the Prince Albert district. Professors, Ph.Ds and other researchers in other disciplines, mainly though by no means exclusively from the University of the Free State, were prominent in the proceedings. Non-scientists in the 200-strong gathering included government officials, farmers and community representatives.