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Corridors, Climate Change and Democracy April 16, 2008

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Corridors are the sexiest thing in conservation.  It has been realised for some time now that Africa will be one of the continents hardest hit by the effects of climate change.  When Africa’s protected areas were initially proclaimed, no-one foresaw the increases in human population that we’ve experienced, and now these areas are islands in a sea of humanity. 

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The Kalahari: A Queen of a Desert December 6, 2007

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If you love nature, traditional South African food, and a good and funny host, this Kalahari Tour is for you!

I arrived at Upington at 08h00 and we set off immediately to the Kgalagadi National Park - a dream came true! I had wanted to visit the Kalahari since I was 14 years old.

Kalahari Ground Squirrel Kalahari Lion Kalahari Thunderstorm

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Bushmen Forced Removals: The Other Side of the Story July 30, 2007

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The plight of the Bushmen of the Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR) in Botswana has long been in the media limelight thanks to Survival International, the human rights organization. As with so much in life, the issue is far from simple and the 25th May 2007 Survival International Report gives clues as to the dilemma the Government of Botswana faces in this sensitive matter.

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