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CAREERS IN CONSERVATION – Jacquie Van der Westhuizen
Jacquie is a Field Officer in the Drakensberg. Here is a little bit about Jacquie’s journey to a career in conservation.
Jacquie is a Field Officer in the Drakensberg. Here is a little bit about Jacquie’s journey to a career in conservation.
Fire, often seen as destructive, plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems, as Medike Reserve demonstrates by reintroducing controlled burns in the Soutpansberg region.
During fieldwork in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, the EWT’s Lowveld Birds of Prey team re-encountered Dr Mike, a Cape Vulture they rescued and rehabilitated, now thriving and breeding again, highlighting a significant conservation success
The African Conservation Forum 2024 facilitated a visit by EWT’s CEO and senior officials to impactful conservation and sustainable agriculture projects in Kenya, showcasing successful community engagement and innovative environmental strategies.
The EWT and University of Johannesburg hosted a transformative workshop in Buysdorp, where vegetable growers and environmental students explored sustainable farming practices and climate change adaptation strategies