Dr. Mike the Cape Vulture
On 3 October 2021, the Lowveld BOPP team was alerted that a Cape Vulture had been found grounded on Licata Nature Reserve, northwest of Hoedspruit.
Hidden in the golden sands of time
In 2021, a group of intrepid explorers from the Endangered Wildlife Trust embarked on a quest through the drylands of the Northern Cape to find something far more precious than gold.
Science Snippets: The role of South African private wildlife ranches in conservation
Within South Africa, approximately 20 million hectares of land are dedicated to wildlife ranching. Wildlife ranches can be defined as areas of private land that use wildlife-based activities for income generation. In a recently published paper co-authored by EWT scientists*, the owners and managers of 226 wildlife ranches were interviewed to discover the potential for species conservation hidden within South Africa’s game ranches.
A word from the CEO
As we race towards the end of another year, we embrace both good and some concerning news
Focusing on sustainable land management in Victoria West
Emerging farmers from the Victoria West and Hutchinson area took part in an Integrated Farm Planning and Management training course held in Victoria West in October.