The concept of carrying capacity is very important when working in an area that's wildlife has been devastated and the ecological balance upset. If a species carrying capacity is exceeded it can affect the environment negatively and cause an overall reduction in biodiversity in the Park. The research will start with counts of the large mammals and include possible investigation of the following subject areas: Population dynamics; feeding ecology; biological influences; environmental influences; catastrophic events and the influences of man. The data gained from this research will provide a management tool for the Department of National Parks and Wildlife to enable them to make the most effective management decisions.

You will participate in game counts, accompanied by a member of the Parks staff, which is performed in the field either at a hide or by walking transects.

Volunteers doing a degree, masters or doctors in a relevant field could investigate using this park as a research base.