The Folly of CITES Trade Bans In the 1980s, before the rise of aviary-bred, hand-reared African Grey parrots, around 60,000 birds were poached from the wild to supply the pet trade. The USA, Germany and Holland were the most significant markets. South Africa was also a sizable market, but
The Artemisan Foundation is a Spanish private non-profit organization whose objective is to promote the management and conservation of fauna and flora species through research, communication and legal defence, paying particular attention to the sustainable use of game species to benefit ecosystems and the rural world. The Foundation contends that
By Zig Mackintosh In the 1980s, before the rise of aviary-bred, hand-reared African Grey parrots, around 60,000 birds were poached from the wild to supply the pet trade. The USA, Germany and Holland were the most significant markets. South Africa was also a sizable market, but the birds mainly
Guides Against Poaching (GAP), in collaboration with photographic and hunting safari operations, undertakes snare sweeps in the Zambezi National Park regularly. Still, they need more boots on the ground to get on top of the situation. GAP director John Laing explains their issues in fighting the poaching scourge.
In April 2023, Ganam staff undertook a helicopter patrol across the Moyowosi South game reserve with members of Tanzania Wildlife Authority (TAWA) officials, who were most helpful and supportive during the whole operation. It was an excellent opportunity to survey Moyowosi South and better understand the status of the reserve
Tsetse Fly Elimination Project Annual Report 1949 The tsetse fly (Glossina sp.) carries the Trypanosoma parasite, which causes sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in domestic animals, particularly cattle. In the early 20th century, much of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) was being opened for cattle ranching. Eliminating the threat of the
The tsetse fly (Glossina sp.) carries the Trypanosoma parasite, which causes sleeping sickness in humans and nagana in domestic animals, particularly cattle. In the early 20th century, much of Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) was being opened up for cattle ranching. Eliminating the threat of the disease was deemed essential for the
The elephant overpopulation problem in Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe, has resulted in herds moving out into surrounding communal areas. In previous years, the elephants would leave the Park during the dry season in search of water and return with the start of the rains. The elephants now stay out during
Gamekeeping in Scotland refers to managing and conserving game species for hunting and sporting purposes. It is deeply rooted in Scottish traditions and involves maintaining the natural balance of wildlife populations while providing opportunities for recreational shooting. Scotland's gamekeepers play a crucial role in preserving the habitats, controlling
The Phalaborwa Natural Heritage Foundation (PNHF) was formed in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic. Its mission is to assist formally protected and non-protected areas, nature reserves, game farms, and conservation organizations in operations and projects in conservation, anti-poaching, environmental education, and community outreach in communities located next to areas of
Why Is This Not Center Stage? Discussions on conservation in Africa generally center around iconic game species. But conservation is not about "Cecil the lion". READ NOW The Spanish Gamekeepers' Story (7-minute Video) At the end of the 19th century, no more than 20 Spanish ibex were
By Zig Mackintosh Discussions on conservation in Africa generally center around iconic game species. But conservation is not about "Cecil the lion". Broadly non-timber forest products (NTFPs) can be defined as "goods derived from forests that are tangible and physical objects of biological origin other than wood&