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THE CARCASS CHALLENGE ….. how you can help reduce roadkill in South Africa!
The CARCASS Challenge! “C A Carcass And Send Sighting” Hands up if you have ever hit an animal or bird while driving! Chances are your hand is up. In fact so-called roadkill is one of the most underestimated threats to … Continue reading
YOU CAN GET INVOLVED NOW WITH ……… THE CARCASS CHALLENGE!
CARCASS ……..“C A Carcass And Send Sighting” Hands up if you have ever hit an animal or bird while driving! Chances are your hand is up. In fact so-called roadkill is one of the most underestimated threats to our wildlife. … Continue reading
COMING SOON ….. NEW PROJECT FOR THE WILDLIFE AND TRANSPORT PROGRAMME… HIT AND RUN! Using Citizen Science to reduce roadkill in Protected Areas.
There is growing recognition in many countries that roadkill is a real threat to a variety of species. The Endangered Wildlife Trust formed the Wildlife & Transport Programme (WTP) in 2012 to address identified concerns which include raising awareness of … Continue reading
“GOING THE EXTRA MILE” What is the Wildlife and Transport Programme’s “Going the Extra Mile”? Since 2011, the Wildlife & Transport Programme (WTP) has been working closely with a number of volunteers and stakeholders. As word of our project spreads, … Continue reading
Almost 1200 people killed on the roads over the festive period …. and what of the impact on wildlife?
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) reported a total of 1184 people killed in 987 road accidents nationwide from December 1 to 30. It is estimated that road crashes cost around ZAR 307 billion every year, however, wildlife-vehicle collision still … Continue reading
THE EWT LAUNCHES CITIZEN SCIENCE ROADWATCH DATA APP
The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife and Transport Programme (EWT-WTP) needs your help recording roadkill data this festive season and has launched the Roadwatch South Africa app to make your participation in their Roadkill Research and Mitigation Project easier. To take … Continue reading
The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s Wildlife & Transport Programme (EWT-WTP) annual “Green Mile” Conference on Road & Rail Ecology.
October is Transport Month here in South Africa, and emphasis is placed on the safety of the users of all forms of transport – that includes the safety of you, your family and friends, and our wildlife. Together we can all … Continue reading
ADDRESSING TRANSPORT IMPACTS ON WILDLIFE THIS NATIONAL TRANSPORT MONTH
October is Transport Month in South Africa, and emphasis is placed on the safety of all road users – that includes the safety of you, your family and friends, and our wildlife. Together we can all make a difference on our … Continue reading
The Endangered Wildlife Trust’s inaugural “Conservation in Action” Open Day
Celebrating 40 years, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) held their first open day on “Conservation in Action” at Tussen-i-Bome Lodge. Close to the Dinokeng Game Reserve, South Africa’s first free-roaming Big 5 residential game reserve in Gauteng on Saturday 14 September 2013. The … Continue reading
Rush Hour Traffic – Limpopo-style!
There’s never a typical day when you live and work in the bush …. particularly in an area as wild and remote as the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area (GMTFCA), northern Limpopo. If you’ve been to the area you’ll know just … Continue reading
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