Regenerative Cattle grazing project on Swebeswebe
In the later part of the 20th century, the Waterberg was still relatively unknown. Large predators roamed its valleys and plains, and herds of big game periodically entered the area seeking grazing and shelter. Then, as farming established the area’s economy, the herds gave way to cattle and crops. Tobacco became a popular cash crop […]
Rewilding the Waterberg
Rewilding is the new conservation science which holds that instead of preserving remnants of allegedly pristine areas to conserve iconic species, conservation efforts can be broadened to include repopulating, or rehabilitating areas and merging properties to revitalise ecosystems. The concept of “Rewilding” is expanded in Jepson and Blythe’s book of the same name. They recount […]
Moving towards larger areas
Nature is critical for our survival. Terms such as biodiversity and ecosystem services have become more familiar phrases but are often viewed or understood as individual components because this is how humans learn best. We break down difficult to understand concepts, learn about the components separately, and think we understand the system, but often do […]
Wild Dog Report
Two important meetings were held by Waterberg Wild Dog Initiative recently. They are doing wonderful work. For those that were not able to attend the meetings we provide a summary of the important issues that came out of each meeting. TOOG Area Wild Dog Community Meeting Saturday, February 18th at 13:00 Palm Park Hotel, Lephalale […]
Baboons in the Dust
Dr Rich McFarland directs the Swebeswebe Primate Project (SSPP) on the Swebeswebe Wildlife Estate in the Waterberg. Richard is currently based at Nottingham Trent University in the UK and holds affiliate faculty positions at UNISA and the University of the Witwatersrand. Rich has been studying South African primates since 2012 and following seven years working […]