Message From Our CEO: Finding Hope in Conservation’s Daily Wins
This Message From Our CEO, Yolan Friedmann, reflects on a month of meaningful celebrations and conservation progress. September brought numerous special days – from International Rhino Day to National Arbour Day – each reminding us of nature’s fragility and our collective responsibility to protect it.
September Highlights at EWT
We celebrated significant achievements:
- New hiking trails launched in the Soutpansberg Protected Area
- Conservation Canines honoured for their anti-poaching work
- Pilanesberg National Park secured critical anti-poaching funding
- Living Legacy forest planted to honour bequest donors
- New team members joined our growing conservation force
A Time for Renewed Perspective
In challenging times marked by:
- The ongoing pandemic
- Economic pressures
- Environmental threats
We must cherish each day’s opportunities to:
- Protect endangered species
- Â Restore habitats
- Inspire future conservationists
“In an imperfect world, we must celebrate the chances each new day brings to make things better,” notes Friedmann. “Every day should be a special day for conservation.”
As spring renews our landscapes, let it renew our commitment to safeguarding South Africa’s natural heritage.
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