CAREERS IN CONSERVATION – Jacquie Van der Westhuizen
Jacquie is a Field Officer in the Drakensberg. Here is a little bit about Jacquie’s journey to a career in conservation.
Fired up for conservation
Fire, often seen as destructive, plays a crucial role in maintaining ecosystems, as Medike Reserve demonstrates by reintroducing controlled burns in the Soutpansberg region.
A familiar face greets the Endangered Wildlife Trust team during field monitoring for vulture threats
During fieldwork in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, the EWT’s Lowveld Birds of Prey team re-encountered Dr Mike, a Cape Vulture they rescued and rehabilitated, now thriving and breeding again, highlighting a significant conservation success
African Conservation Forum in Kenya an ideal opportunity to visit EWT projects
The African Conservation Forum 2024 facilitated a visit by EWT’s CEO and senior officials to impactful conservation and sustainable agriculture projects in Kenya, showcasing successful community engagement and innovative environmental strategies.
Towards Harmonising Agriculture with Nature and Adapting to Climate Change in the Western Soutpansberg
The EWT and University of Johannesburg hosted a transformative workshop in Buysdorp, where vegetable growers and environmental students explored sustainable farming practices and climate change adaptation strategies
A speck of hope in a fragmented landscape: the story of the Widenham Wetland Protected Environment
The Widenham Wetland on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast has been formally declared a Protected Environment, marking a significant step in conserving the Endangered Pickersgill’s Reed Frog and enhancing the site’s ecological integrity.