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Wildlife conservationWildlife ConservationConservation is the PRESERVATION of wildlife which includes not only animals but all aspects of nature, rivers, trees, flora and fauna.
Zimbabwe Wildlife Conservation In Zimbabwe until recent years the proper conservation of wildlife was a matter of National priority. Upon this foundation the highly respected Zimbabwe National Parks was founded.
Concern over the survival of large mammals was first expressed early in the 20th century, as many species including rhino and elephant, had suffered severely from several decades of uncontrolled hunting. The spread of commercial agriculture and human settlement had also destroyed animal habitats. The government responded by setting aside large "game reserves" solely for wildlife. These reserves were the forerunners of today's national parks system. Locals were removed from these areas and forbidden to hunt for any reason. Approximately 5 million hectares of land or 13% of Zimbabwe falls under the care of the Zimbabwe National parks authority. In recent years due to the economic collapse of the country. The challenges of conservation have become even tougher. Poaching for meat has become a matter of their own survival for many local people. Poaching for animal products such as skins, rhino horn and elephant tusks, has become prolific as poachers are offered in some cases the equivalent of a years wages for one rhino horn. Poaching for wood for both firewood and curio carving has dramatically increased as curio carvers try to etch out a living.
There have also been many reports of uncontrolled hunting, whereby hunting is carried out unscrupulously, not taking into account the stock levels of animals etc. The situation is dire and only through the concerted effort of certain groups of people has the situation avoided complete disaster. These are some groups which have played a pivotal role in conserving our wildlife. We are very thankful to them for their dedication and hard work.
The success of sustainable conservation today is through community awareness Everyone has to understand the value and importance of our natural resources and understand that is within their own interests to protect them. I believe that we must all play our part and not leave it to the other guy to do. Have your say in the blog below...
Wildlife Conservation Blog
If you have an opinion, a story, maybe an idea on how to start a conservation project or anything about conservation that you think might be of interest, please share it with us in the invitation box below. It will be posted onto our blog and a dedicated web page will be created for it. Previous Blog EntriesClick on the blog entries below to see them and add your comments...
Wildlife ranchers in South Africa call for controlled trade of rhino horn
Musango Bull Elephant Shot Dead
Rhino Horn Worth More than Gold
Horrific Development Opposite Mana Pools
Rhino Poachers Now Use Helicopters
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British celebrity admits to consuming Rhino horn powder
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Buffaloes Dying of Starvation
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Poachers Kill 10 Elephant in Zimbabwe
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Good News - Rhino Population Increases in Zimbabwe
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Kariba's Animal are Starving
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Ivory Black Market Threatens the African Elephant
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Poaching continues to damage African Elephant numbers
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Zambia blocks Zambezi Water project
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Elephants Win - Ivory Sales Banned
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Rhino Poaching: Zim Probed by Interpol
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Time to choose: Elephants or Ivory
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Release of Rhino Poachers Exposes Widespread Enforcement Failures
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Trading Rhino Horn for Guns!!
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2010 Plans for Zimbabwe Wild Dogs
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