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BOOKSHELF Early ideas for maplotter’s Christmas reads you will need a copy of The New Game Rancher, compiled by Pamela and Peter Oberem. The recommended f your property is big price is R395. enough you might be This is a succinct guide to the interested in keeping some complete spectrum of game head of game, in which case ranching in South Africa and is illustrated with more than 400 colour photos, line drawings and illustrations. It is a collection of contributions from zoologists, ecologists, geneticists, veterinarians, academics, conservationists and experienced game ranchers. The New Game Rancher is published by Briza Publications and is ideal for anyone with The New Game Rancher I an interest in game farming, both game ranchers and those associated with or interested in the business. Topics include a history of game farming, ecosystems, game management, diseases and parasites and accounts of the various species. Guide to Trees Introduced into Southern Africa A beautiful new tree book takes an in-depth look at trees that are not indigenous to South Africa. Guide to Trees Introduced into South Africa is written by Braam van Wyk and Hugh Glen, 48 www.sasmallholder.co.za published by Struik. Southern Africa is home to more than 2 000 introduced tree species. These non-native species are encountered daily and form a familiar part of our urban landscapes, growing successfully in parks, gardens, Continued on page 49