Promoting conservation among the youth
Zululand was well-represented with delegates from as far north as the Tembe Game Reserve
THE World Youth Wildlife Summit held at the SA Wildlife College outside Hoedspruit last month, brought together delegates from 16 countries.
Zululand was well-represented with delegates from as far north as the Tembe Game Reserve.
Two people making waves in conservation, Musa Mbatha (reserve manager at the Babanango Game Reserve) and Nunu Jobe (director of the Isibindi Africa Trails) were also in attendance to facilitate the many discussion groups.
Musa has been in the conservation industry for 20 years.
He started his journey in conservation in 1999 at Leopard Rock before moving to Phinda as the assistant reserve manager from 2011 until 2018.
Musa is highly respected for his knowledge of sustainable community conservation practices.
The ‘barefoot ranger’
Nunu, who is widely known as the ‘barefoot ranger’, was a bush meat poacher before becoming a passionate and experienced game ranger at Isibindi.
The mentorship programme in which he is involved is an important component of the Rhino Ridge Safari Lodge in the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park outreach programem.
Nunu says through the programme, Isibindi hopes to grow learners’ interest in conservation and thus lead the way for new conservationists.
‘I am a result of this kind of programme,’ he said.
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