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By Prof Brian Child Exchange and specialization as the basis of wealth Published in 1776, Adam Smith wrote The Wealth of Nations. He showed that wealth is created by converting raw materials, often drawn from the environment, into goods people want. The secret to wealth creation was the productivity of
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By Mathen “Rajeev” Mathew The Wildlife Economy Forum has been hosting regular webinars for several years, creating a vital platform for free and open dialogue on the complex challenges of wildlife management, sustainable resource use, and people-centric conservation. These monthly sessions bring together scientists, policymakers, community leaders, and practitioners to
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How do you bring a wilderness back from the brink? In the Matobo Hills of Zimbabwe, the Johnson brothers and the local community are proving that passion and partnership are more powerful than a million-dollar budget. From intensive anti-poaching to the installation of vital water points, see how wildlife is
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By Dr Daniel Stiles A recent study from Oxford University has revealed a severe loss of ‘wildlife power’ across Africa — the ecological energy that drives essential ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling, pollination, and seed dispersal. This study provides hard data to support the UK’s Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem
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By Zig Mackintosh Today’s anti-poaching strategies have changed from those of 10 or even 5 years ago. While rangers, trackers, and patrols are still front and center, security systems have evolved over the last decade as technology has become a crucial component. Now, command centers pull live feeds from
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More Boots on the Ground, but the Bushmeat Trade Thrives By Zig Mackintosh Key Takeaways: * Enforcement alone is not stopping the bushmeat trade, despite increased patrols, arrests, and seizures. * The trade persists because it is driven by strong economic incentives that far outweigh the risks. * Corruption, weak penalties, and systemic
Charlton McCallum Safaris INTRODUCTION Dear Friends, Let me start by thanking you all for your continued and unwavering support, which has helped immeasurably in keeping DAPU going. The 2022/2023 rainy season was precisely average, and whilst total rainfall was almost identical to the 2021/2022 season, the monthly averages
The Gredos Mountain Range and the Spanish Ibex The Gredos mountain range, located in central Spain, is a stunning and rugged natural landscape that spans the provinces of Ávila, Salamanca, Cáceres, and Toledo. The majestic peaks, deep valleys, and rich biodiversity attract nature enthusiasts, hikers, and hunters worldwide. The history
Eugene Troskie (Managing Director - PNHF NPC) On Thursday, the 27th of April 2023, Snare Buster Project: Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation (PNHF) directors and volunteers, together with SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association’s Mopani Branch members, conducted a snare sweep on the [redacted] Nature Reserve, north of Phalaborwa. The
Editorial Hunting and Poaching: One in the Same? Playing on people's emotions is a great way to raise funds through donations for any "Save the (fill in the blank)" campaign. And for the media, it's an effective way to get eyeballs in front of