Succulent poaching is a growing issue in South Africa, with hundreds of thousands of plants poached annually. The EWT’s Conservation Canine Unit is using scent detection dogs to combat this crisis.
Discover how the Endangered Wildlife Trust’s scent detection dogs, Delta and Dash, are revolutionising tortoise conservation in South Africa, helping to locate endangered species and protect biodiversity hotspots like the Karoo.
EWT’s Esther Matthew, now Southern Africa Hub Coordinator, represented the region at her first Nat Geo Explorer Festival in Peru, building global conservation connections.
The DCP team welcomed the Table Mountain Fund and Rainforest Trust boards at Papkuilsfontein and Worcester, showcasing eco-tourism initiatives and rare species conservation efforts.
Members of the Drylands Conservation Programme shared insights on golden mole conservation and community partnerships at the recent Fynbos Forum in Stellenbosch.