A group of eight SCIONA collaborators undertook a field trip to the southern part of the SCNP to investigate insect fauna, detritus (plant litter), soil microorganisms, reptile population and soil characteristics of the area between Springbokwasser and Terrace Bay. Elise Nghalipo collected measurements and soil samples for her PhD project.  The soil samples will be used to measure soil carbon pools and the stability of these pools associated with plant hummocks.