Dr Jaco Olivier
Carbon Ratings Scientist
Dr Jaco Olivier's interests
Blue Carbon
Forestry
Soil Carbon & Agriculture
Afforestation, Reforestation & Restoration
Avoided Deforestation
Improved Forest Management
Mangroves
Biodiversity
Biomass sampling
Carbon markets
Climate & carbon policy
Climate science
Conservation science
Earth science
Field scientist
Forest carbon
GIS
Government engagement
Nature-based solutions
Plant sciences
Dr Jaco Olivier is an ecologist, who's primary experience is in biological science and forestry, with a particular focus on plant ecology, ecosystems, carbon and biodiversity credits. His PhD focused on gaining a better understanding of how different landscapes and habitats impact giraffe ecology and behaviour in Zimbabwe.
Before joining BeZero, he was an NBS Technical Specialist at South Pole, focusing on the development and management of carbon offsetting projects, specifically ARR, REDD+ and IFM, across the Africa region.
Education
Stellenbosch University, PhD in Conservation Ecology, looking at Giraffe ecology across different landscapes in Zimbabwe
Stellenbosch University, MSc in Conservation Ecology
Research associations
Member of Southern African Wildlife Management Association
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