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People and Conservation

Youth Outreach and Development

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• Media Release: KNP to host Savanna Science Symposium

  Date: 2010-03-05

  The Kruger National Park (KNP) will once again host scientists and researchers from around the world at the 8th annual Savanna Science Network Meeting whichwill take place from 7-12 March 2010 in the Gold Fields Auditorium in Skukuza.

The full support and participation of young South African people is vital for the future of conservation and national parks in our country. The People and Conservation division works on youth development in two unique programmes:

• Imbewu
• Junior Honorary Rangers

For more information read this chapter that Ishmael Makweba wrote for ‘Communicating Protected Areas’ – published by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) after the World Parks Congress in Durban (2003):

• The use of traditional knowledge in the South African National Parks Imbewu Youth Programme: planting a seed of environmental awareness

For more information – send an e-mail to Ishmael Makwaeba, Manager Youth Development