An Initiative of the Amakhala
Game Reserve
The Amakhala
Conservation Centre is largely funded by the
Sindisa Foundation (a non-profit conservation
organisation) and has three main objectives:
• to promote environmental
awareness and impart knowledge of the
environmental, economic and cultural importance of
wildlife, wild areas and the functioning of
natural ecosystems.
The
Centre offers vocational training to improve local
wildlife management and tourism skills. Since
August 2003 students from local schools have been
able to discover the wonders of nature on day
outings. The Conservation Centre also offers
international students the opportunity to assist
with the development of the Centre and to
participate in its various projects.
• to identify and support
research projects that provide ecological and
social information relevant to the management of
the reserve and to wildlife conservation in
general.
The Centre is
directed by Dr. Jennifer Gush (resident Zoologist)
who oversees all conservation centre activities.
Examples of projects currently in progress include
elephant impact studies, grass management,
elephant and hyena monitoring. A base-line study
of the Bushman’s River, which flows through the
reserve, will begin in July 2006. Dr William
Fowlds (resident veterinarian) provides clinical
support to projects when necessary
• to encourage and advise on
various conservation projects which will ensure
the conservation of biodiversity and functioning
of ecological systems.
Following on the successful re-introduction of 15
species onto Amakhala the conservation centre
continues to investigate the reintroduction of
other species like Cape vulture into the area.
For more on this programme contact
centralres@amakhala.co.za
AMAKHALA GAME RESERVE STUDENT PROGRAMME
Amakhala Game Reserve also offers a programme
suitable for persons of all ages looking for that
something different as part of a gap year or
following a life change. This is your chance to
contribute to conservation, to make a difference
and to return to nature.
For
more information visit
www.amakhala.co.za
