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Project Updates & News
The Trustees of the ACSC spent January 2003, in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia working with grant recipients and towards new opportunities for the ACSC Mission. Three major projects were the focus of the Trustee's work. These included the second development phase of the Marakele Conservation Science Centre for the benefit of South African National Parks (SANParks), the completion of the first Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management Course at the University of Namibia and, a development meeting with Joseph Matlhare, Director, Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Project Update:
Marakele Conservation Science Centre
At Marakele National Park
The Conservation Science Center at Marakele
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Progress on the development of the Marakele Conservation Science Centre (MCSC) was realized in several areas. Based on the Memorandum of Understanding between ACSC/Twining and SANParks/Mavuso Msimang, three education or, learning tracks, will be offered through the Marakele Conservation Science Centre. Education and training are already underway at the Marakele Centre. Privately owned land within Marakele National Park was identified by SANParks for acquisition using funds from the ACSC gift, and a site plan has been developed.
Read the latest FULL UPDATE (2/28/03)
See progress via Marekele Photos
Project Update:
University of Namibia
Field instruction at University of Namibia / ACSC course
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The month-long Conservation Biology and Wildlife Management course, sponsored by ACSC and conducted at the University of Namibia, finished in early February. The 200 hour course was attended by 19 participants either currently working in conservation science jobs or studying at the University and, considering conservation employment as a career option. A number of future options are now being examined to identify the second ACSC-sponsored course to be offered at the University of Namibia later this year (tentatively planned for the time frame of June 21 - July 14, 2003).
Read the latest FULL UPDATE (2/28/03)
See progress via U. Namibia Photos
Ned Twining and Joseph Matlhare
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Project Update:
Botswana
Significant progress continues in Botswana, where, in January 2003, a development meeting was held between the ACSC Trustees and Joseph Matlhare, Director, Botswana Department of Wildlife and National Parks.
Full Update (02/28/03)
News
ACSC Funding makes the following possible:
The Biodiversity Trust will conduct a five-day Skeleton Coast Educational Expedition, in coordination with The Skeleton Coast (Namibia) Lichen Research Project, with seven students and two teachers from the Stowe School, in the United Kingdom.
Wilderness Safaris will conduct a series of short courses in Basic Guiding Skills for individuals living in communities near Wilderness Safaris camps and lodges in Namibia. In addition, the course will be open to employees of WS in Namibia and is intended as an upskilling (skills enhancement) training program. The training is designed to improve employment opportunities for attendees.
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