L.E.W. Codd (Author)
Officer in Charge of Botanical Survey, Division of Botany and Plant Pathology, Pretoria, South Africa.
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Foreword
The publication of this Botanical Survey Memoir on the Trees and Shrubs of the Kruger National Park by Dr. Codd throws new light on Botanical Survey within the Union. Most previous memoirs have been written for the scientist and student: this has a special appeal for the general public as well.
The keen interest of Dr. R. Bigalke, Director of the National Zoological Gardens and a member of the National Parks Board of Trustees, has been a strong stimulus throughout the preparation of the work and it was mainly due to him that the Board made a contribution of £200 towards its publication.
The work will bring home to many that the Park is not of interest solely for the animals it harbours. We all know that without the vegetation there would be no animals. But we may overlook this fact and we may also overlook the fact that the trees and shrubs have a beauty and interest of their own in addition to the vital role they play in the life of the animals. Trees and shrubs are permanent features and whether game is plentiful or not the trees and shrubs remain. Many have rare and unsuspected beauty and others have long been used in native customs. Dr. Codd has chosen discretely what to include and what to exclude of his profound knowledge of the vegetation of the Kruger National Park.
The South African visitor, the overseas tourist and the student will all find satisfaction in Dr. Codd's presentation of his subject. No one will know everything it reveals. Not only is the text of interest throughout, but it is supported by a wealth of illustrations, some in colour, which will guide the veriest novice and introduce the youngest enthusiast to a fascinating subject.
R. A. Dyer,
Director of the Botanical Survey and Chief, Division of Botany and Plant Pathology.
January, 1951.