Briza Authors

At Briza, our authors are our pride! They are specialists in their fields and above all great writers, producing excellent books which educate us and lead us to a greater understanding of our world.

Frits van Oudtshoorn

Briza Publications author Frits van Oudtshoorn grew up on a farm in the Limpopo province of South Africa, where he developed a keen interest in grasses and the natural environment. Fritz holds a Masters degree in Nature Conservation, specialising in Ecological Restoration. For a living he does agricultural training and veld management consulting as well as propagating non-commercialised palatable grazing grasses and indigenous ornamental grasses.

His companies include Africa Land-Use Training and Working on Grass. Frits is author of the books Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa and Veld Management – Principles and Practices.

Books by Frits van Oudtshoorn

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Attie Snyman

Briza Publications author Attie Snyman is a former teacher, lecturer, and producer of television series, documentary films, and corporate video programs for the private sector. He currently writes full time. Attie grew up on the farm Koedoeskop in the Thabazimbi area,...

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The Bigger Picture

The Bigger Picture

By Dr Lynn Hurry The co-evolution of species in ecosystems has produced a level of dependence between them that has persisted over time. So much so that around us everywhere there exists examples of animal species that live close to each other “making life happen."...

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Rolf Becker

Briza Publications author Rolf Becker graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Biochemistry, as well as a Master of Science and PhD in Biochemistry. He was Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Limpopo for 20 years, while also furthering his...

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Alma Möller

Briza Publications author Alma Möller graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Botany and Genetics, and a Master of Science in Entomology, after obtaining a postgraduate certificate in Electron Microscopy. She worked at the University of Limpopo as Electron...

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CJ Cilliers

Author CJ Cilliers is a retired researcher with a PhD in entomology. She is known for her research on the biological control of insects pests and aquatic weeds, implementing biological control and integrated pest and weed management in South Africa and elsewhere. This...

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