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Letting nature take its course (abrogation of management) will inevitably lead to degradation of habitat, reduction of wildlife carrying capacity and loss of biodiversity. By Douglas Wise.

Letting nature take its course (abrogation of management) will inevitably lead to degradation of habitat, reduction of wildlife carrying capacity and loss of biodiversity. By Douglas Wise.

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
The title is deliberately provocative because most formally protected wildlife areas in Africa adopt a management strategy that relies upon “letting nature take its course”.  Why?  I suggest tha... Read More
Power Hungry?  A rebuttal to Ian Michler’s article “Like the fossil fuel industry, trophy hunting is unsustainable”. By Karen Seginak

Power Hungry? A rebuttal to Ian Michler’s article “Like the fossil fuel industry, trophy hunting is unsustainable”. By Karen Seginak

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
Dear Mr. Michler, I recently read your article suggesting that trophy hunting (TH) is unsustainable and comparable to the fossil fuel industry.  Your criticisms are directed towards the African conti... Read More
Preserve or Utilize? By Douglas Wise.

Preserve or Utilize? By Douglas Wise.

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
The debate over whether the “preservationist” model of conservation is superior to the “sustainable use” one is hotly contested.  However, this is somewhat academic. The imposition of the ban... Read More
Ending Trophy Hunting of Elephants: Is this a Conservation Success? By Brendan Moyle.

Ending Trophy Hunting of Elephants: Is this a Conservation Success? By Brendan Moyle.

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
Following a wave of popular outrage, the US government appears to be backtracking on the decision to allow the import elephant hunting trophies. Nonetheless, despite the support of celebrities and A... Read More
Book Review: Just a Blade of Grass. Paddy Hagelthorn & Molly Buchanan. By John Hanks.

Book Review: Just a Blade of Grass. Paddy Hagelthorn & Molly Buchanan. By John Hanks.

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
What a pleasure to do this Foreword for such a remarkable book. Paddy Hagelthorn’s passion and enthusiasm for Africa’s extraordinary celebration of diversity of fauna and flora has been encapsulat... Read More
The Costs of Protection. By Douglas Wise.

The Costs of Protection. By Douglas Wise.

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
It is difficult to arrive at a mean financial figure that would be necessary adequately to protect areas that are designated as protected.  Costs will be related to potential financial value of the p... Read More
Why ask Why? By Karen Seginak.

Why ask Why? By Karen Seginak.

Posted on January 9, 2018January 9, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
Africa – an evocative word that encompasses a legendary continent.  Many of us succumb to its allures, whether we journey there for a trip of a lifetime or for a lifetime of trips.  Most of us, no... Read More
Elephant Densities in Africa. By Douglas Wise.

Elephant Densities in Africa. By Douglas Wise.

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Bugs van Heerden
If not predated by man, elephant populations can grow at the rate of approximately 5.5%/annum, doubling every 13 years until the approach of maximum carrying capacity forced by food limitation. Man is... Read More
Strategies for Elephant Management by Douglas Wise.

Strategies for Elephant Management by Douglas Wise.

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Bugs van Heerden
The principal concern for those managing elephants in most of their populations relates to their declining numbers.  Causes of the declines are well understood and ascribable principally to poaching,... Read More
A Voyage of Discovery. By Bugs Van Heerden.

A Voyage of Discovery. By Bugs Van Heerden.

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Bugs van Heerden
Over the last month and a half I have done some traveling or a bit of a discovery mission. I started with the AGM at the reserve which I own shares in in Botswana. My involvement in this reserve gives... Read More
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