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List of Publications
Prices listed are to cover the cost of the publication only. Please add US$10 per order to cover handling. Postage costs are highly variable depending on the size of the publication, the destination to which it will be sent, and the method of transportation (i.e. air mail, surface mail etc.). Please contact the DRFN at the address on the bottom of this page for further information. Namibians may be eligible to purchase aome publications at a discounted price and should inquire before purchasing.

Local Level Monitoring for Enhanced Decision Making: A tool for improved decision making by farmers in Namibia.
This booklet was commisioned by Namibia’s Programme to Combat Desertification (Napcod). It was prepared, compiled, laid-out and edited by Jack R Kambatuku with input from Bertus Kruger, Dr. Mary Seely, Nickey //Gaseb and Sharon Montgomery. Produced by the Communications Unit of the Desert Research Foundation of Namibia (DRFN).
The booklet aims to introduce the process of local level monitoring to enable local level
resource users to collect information on important indicators and to use this information
to better manage their natural resources and make timely decisions. The booklet is
accompanied by a detailed guide for use in the field and should be useful for farmers,
extension staff as well as development agents. Free Download.

The Forum for Integrated Resource Management: Putting communities at the centre of their own development process.
This model, the Forum for Integrated Resource Management (FIRM), has been developed and being implemented since 1996 in the #Khoadi //Hoas Conservancy in northwestern Namibia (Kruger, Gaseb, Klintenberg, Seely & Werner, 2003). This booklet does not try to prescribe to the reader how to establish a FIRM, but rather tries to share the Napcod experience at Grootberg and how interested parties spearheading similar initiatives somewhere else, might use this experience. Free download.

Ephemeral Rivers and their Catchments: sustaining people and development In western Namibia. By P.J. Jacobson, K.M Jacobson and M.K. Seely. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 160pp. Illustrated in full colour. This book provides basic information about the people and natural resources of Namibia's westward flowing Ephemeral rivers and their catchments and discusses the crucial issues influencing Sustainable development in the area.
N$110.00
ISBN 99916-709-4-7
Sharing Water in Southern Africa. Edited by J.Pallett. 1997. DRFN: Windhoek, 121p.p Illustrated in full colour. This guide on water issues in southern Africa is based on the contributions of national and international experts in the field. It provides background information of the water situation in southern Africa and the implications for managing the shared resource with neighbouring countries.
N$ 95.00
ISBN 99916-43-21-4
  Namibia's Water: . A Decision Maker's Guide. By P. Heyns, S Montgomery, J. Pallett and M.Seely (Eds). 1998. DWA & DRFN: Windhoek. 173p. A comprehensive guide to all aspects of Namibia's Water including legislation and water provision.
N$ 95.00
ISBN 99916-43-29-X
Oshanas. Sustaining people, environment and development in Central Owambo,Namibia.. Edited by A. Marsh and M.K. Seely. 1992. DRFN & SIDA: Windhoek. An environmental profile of the Oshana drainage system in northern Namibia as background for coordinated planning in the area.
N$ 50.00
ISBN 999160-709-0-4
  Managing Water Points and Grazing Areas in Namibia: The Cuvelai.. By T. Forbes-Irving. Illustrations by A. Karita and I. Thomas. 1996. DRFN: Windhoek. 101pp. This book was developed for rural communities living in the communal areas of northern Namibia. The information presented reflects the issues regarded by specific communities as the most important for the conservation and protection of their water resources.
N$ 35.00
ISBN 99916-709-7-1
  Trees - Threatened Lifeline of Namibia. The People's Perspective. By A. Marsh Translated by P. Amakali. 1994. Gamsberg Macmillan: Windhoek. 72 pp A resource book in English and Oshiwambo on the uses and values of trees in northern Namibia.
N$ 45.00
ISBN 0-86848-889-5
Water in Namibia. Part 1. By V.Ward. Black and White line drawings by A.Karita and I Belvins. 1994. DRFN: Windhoek. 13pp. A resource package to develop awareness of water among secondary school learners in Namibia.
N$ 25.00
ISBN 99916-709-2-0
  More about Water in Namibia. Part 2. By V.Ward. Black and White drawings by A.Karita and T.Reid. 1994. DRFN: Windhoek. 61pp. A resource package to develop awareness of regional water sources and uses among secondary school learners in Namibia.
N$ 45.00
ISBN 99916-30-38-4
Sink or Swim: Water and the Namibian Environment. By D.Du Toit and T.Sguazzin. Illustrated by A.Karita. 1995 DRFN: Windhoek. 230pp. A resource manual that focuses on the theme of water in Namibia. The book covers cultural, historical and technical aspects of water and water supply in arid Namibia. Each chapter has a set of activities for a variety of school subjects.
N$ 10.00
ISBN 99916-43-00-1
Playing with Fire: Energy and the Namibian Environment. By D.du Toit and T.Sguazzin. Illustrated by A. Karita. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 208pp. Environmental resource manual for teachers focussing on issues on energy, covering topics such as deforestation, fire and culture, safety, bush fires and solar energy.
N$ 10.00
ISBN 99916-43-01-X
Lives in the Balance: People and the Namibian Environment. By D.du Toit and T. Sguazzin. Illustrated by A.Karita. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 226pp. The resource package takes a closer look at population issues such as overpopulation, urbanisation, social and cultural aspects, housing, health and pollution.
N$ 10.00
ISBN 99916-43-02-8
My Land My Life. By D.du Toit and T. Sguazzin. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 120pp. A collection of interviews with Namibains using or working with natural resources for a living. Here Namibians discuss the successes and problems they face on a daily basis. Each interview is accompanied by comments that reflect on sustainable resource use in Namibia.
N$ 6.00
ISBN 99916-43-05-2
  A Traveller's Guide to Environmental Terms. By T. Sguazzin, V.Ward and D. du Toit. 1996. DRFN: Windhoek. 54pp. A collection of letters written by Simani, a young man who travels around Namibia. Simani writes letters to his family and friends about all the different environmental situations he encounters on his journey through Namibia.
N$ 6.00
ISBN 99916-43-10-9
  EnvironTeach File and Index
N$ 20.00
  Our Growing Wealth - an introduction to the plants we use. By D.du Toit, T Sguazzin and A.Gunster. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 88pp. A resource book which contains information
N$ 6.00
ISBN 99916-43-04-4
Wholly Ground: Soil and Soil Erosion activities for Namibian Learners. By T.Sguazzin and D.du Toit. Illustrated by A.Karita. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 39pp. A set of soil and soil erosion activities that makes teaching this topic more learner centred, fun and easy.
N$ 6.00
ISBN 99916-43-06-6
  Understanding the Oshana Environment. By J.Pallett. 1994. Gamsberg MacMillan: Windhoek. 50pp. A resource book summarising information about people and natural resources in the northern Namibia Oshana region. A bilingual (English and Oshiwambo publication.
N$ 50.00
ISBN 0-86848-888-7
  Fun with the Sun: activities to demonstrate solar power. By T. Sguazzin and D.du Toit. Illustrated by A.Karita. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 34pp. A resource book about solar energy, providing a range of activities on making solar apparatus with cheap materials.
N$ 3.00
ISBN 99916-43-08-7
Let's look at Seaweed. By A. Gunster, D.du Toit and T.Sguazzin. 1995. DRFN: Windhoek. 98pp. An identification guide to common and useful Namibian Seaweeds providing information about seaweed adaptations, their economic importance and their uses in Namibia.
N$ 5.00
ISBN 99916-43-03-6
Let's look at Grasses. By T.Sguazzin, A.Burke and D.du Toit. Illustrated by C.Mannheimer, N.Marais and T. Sguazzin.1996. DRFN: Windhoek. 81pp. A guide to grasses in Namibia, their uses and their economic and social values.
N$ 3.00
ISBN 99916-43-11-7
  Beginner's Guide to Outdoor Teaching. By D.Du Toit and T.Sguazzin. 1995 DRFN: Windhoek. 23pp. A helpful guide to conducting lessons outside the classroom or lecture hall.
N$ 3.00
ISBN 99916-43-07-9
  Getting to Grips with Environ teach. By Environteach and Ministry of Basic Education and Culture. 1998. DRFN: Windhoek. 35pp. This booklet adds and supports, both the Environteach Resource File and Index and Tools of the Trade by explaining some of the key concepts concerning Environmental Education and how Environteach has been addressing environmental education.
N$ 3.00

 

 

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