In efforts to curb wildlife crime and improve conservancy protection – the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has signed a cooperation agreement with private game reserves in the western boundary of the Kruger National Park.
The agreement will see government and the private entities work together on tackling wildlife poaching especially rhinos, protecting biodiversity in that region as well as improving the local economy through tourism.
Earlier we spoke to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy to unpack insights within the cooperation and its significance means.
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