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Dale Millard (SA)
A naturalist with diverse interests and experience in fields ranging from herpetology to ethnobotany. He was curator of herpetology at the Swadini Reptile Research Institute for many years. His interests in toxicology later led to the study of the chemistry and use of plants. www.wasiwaska.org
Dan Schreiber (Australia)
Born and raised in Johannesburg, Dan is a gardener, visionary, father, storyteller, photographer, videographer, multimedia producer, herbal healer, ecologist, landscape gardener and lecturer. He has been the director of Starseed Gardens, in Byron Bay, North New South Wales, Australia since 2005. http://starseedgardens.com
Jean-francois Sobiecki (SA)
A natural medicines healer, ethnobotanist and research associate with the Centre for Anthropological Research (CfAR), at the University of Johannesburg. Jean is specialised in medicinal plants, cross-cultural healing and holistic medicine. His research into SA medicinal plants spans 14 years. www.ethnobotany.co.za
The Dagga Couple (SA)
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