{{short description|South African peer-reviewed open access scientific journal}} {{Infobox journal | title = African Biodiversity & Conservation Journal | cover = File:Bothaliacover.gif | editor = Dr. Anthony R. Magee & Dr John Wilson | discipline = African conservation, Biodiversity, Zoology, Botany | language = English | abbreviation = ABC | publisher = South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) | country = South Africa | frequency = Yearly | history = 1922–present | former_names = Bothalia (1922–2014); Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation (2014–present) | openaccess = Yes | license = Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 | website = https://www.abcjournal.org/index.php/abc | link2 = https://www.abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/issue/archive | link2-name = Online archive | ISSN = 3078-8048 | eISSN = 3078-8056 }}
'''African Biodiversity & Conservation Journal''', formerly known as '''Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation''' and earlier simply '''Bothalia''', is a South African peer-reviewed open access scientific journal covering African biodiversity, conservation science, zoology, and botany. It is published by the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI). The journal is indexed under its current title in major databases, while earlier articles remain listed under the name ''Bothalia''.<ref name=ABC/><ref name=WOS/>
==Description== The journal publishes peer-reviewed research focused on African biodiversity and conservation. It operates as an open access journal, providing free access to all published content. Articles are published online continuously as they are accepted, with compiled issues released annually.
The journal is managed by the South African National Biodiversity Institute and provides a platform for research that supports biodiversity science, conservation planning, and environmental management in Africa.<ref name=ABC/>
==History== The journal was established in 1921, producing its first issue in 1922, as an in-house journal of South Africa's National Botanical Institute. It was formally known as ''Bothalia'' from 1922 to 2014. In 2014, the title was expanded to ''Bothalia: African Biodiversity & Conservation'' to reflect a broader scope aligned with the mandate of the South African National Biodiversity Institute. The journal is currently published under the name ''African Biodiversity & Conservation Journal''.<ref name=SANBIhistory/>
In 2004, the National Botanical Institute was incorporated into the South African National Biodiversity Institute under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act. The journal was named after the first Prime Minister of South Africa, Louis Botha, who was Minister of Agriculture from 1910 to 1913.<ref name=SANBIhistory/>
==Scope== The journal publishes research on African biodiversity and conservation, including botany, zoology, ecological assessment, and conservation management. It includes original research articles, reviews, and short communications addressing biodiversity science and policy-relevant conservation outcomes.<ref name=ABC/>
==Editorial team== The journal is managed by Ieslaah Isaacs at the South African National Biodiversity Institute.
The production editorial team includes: * Production Editor: Yolande Steenkamp (South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa) * Assistant Production Editor: Nicole Meyer (South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa) * Layout Editor: Elizma Fouche (South African National Biodiversity Institute, South Africa)
==Contact== Information about the journal and submission enquiries is available on the journal’s official contact page.<ref name=contact/>
==References== {{Reflist|refs= <ref name=ABC>{{cite web |url=https://www.abcjournal.org/index.php/abc |title=African Biodiversity & Conservation Journal |publisher=South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) |access-date=16 April 2026}}</ref>
<ref name=SANBIhistory>{{cite web |url=https://www.sanbi.org |title=South African National Biodiversity Institute |publisher=SANBI |access-date=16 April 2026}}</ref>
<ref name=WOS>{{cite web |url=https://mjl.clarivate.com |title=Web of Science Master Journal List |publisher=Clarivate Analytics |access-date=16 April 2026}}</ref>
<ref name=contact>{{cite web |url=https://www.abcjournal.org/index.php/abc/about/contact |title=Contact |publisher=African Biodiversity & Conservation Journal |access-date=16 April 2026}}</ref> }}
==External links== * [https://www.abcjournal.org/index.php/abc African Biodiversity & Conservation]
Category:Biology journals