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Wildlife Economy Programme

A governance process for the management of the wildlife economy programme; from applications, monitoring and support has been established.

Biodiversity Economy Picture
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IMG-20191213-WA0017
IMG-20191211-WA0012
IMG-20191211-WA0005

Programmes within the Wildlife Value Chain:

  • Infrastructure development – including game breeding, hunting and wildlife-based ecotourism.
  • Hunting – Permits are issued by provincial authorities in areas with open borders with national parks.  Hunting as a viable form of income generation in the Makuleke & Makuya areas adjacent to the Kruger National Park.
  • Ecotourism – Development of the AoubLodge in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and the Lendlovu Lodge in Addo Elephant National Park.
  • Meat Distribution – The Kruger National Park serves as a key source of community support during hardship supplementing protein for National School Feeding Scheme for primary schools.