Biography: Dr. Wouter van Hoven

Director, Centre for Wildlife Management
Associate Professor, Dept. of Animal and Wildlife Sciences
University of Pretoria, South Africa

Dr. van Hoven has served as the Director of the Center for Wildlife Management at the University of Pretoria in South Africa since 2006. He has also served as an Associate Professor at the University of Pretoria since 1989. Dr. van Hoven is an accomplished scholar in the areas of wildlife management and the African landscape. He is also a founder of the Noah’s Ark Project in Africa, an organization responsible for the repopulation of large animals (i.e. elephants, hippos, and lions) in areas devastated by drought, war, or poachers. In addition to authoring over 100 scientific publications, reports, and chapters, Dr. van Hoven has served as a consultant in community and extension projects in Africa, Europe, and the United States. Dr. van Hoven received Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Doctor of Science degrees from Potchefstroom University.

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