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It’s time for Territorians to have their say on the future direction of the Territory Wildlife Park and help make the popular attraction even better. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gV4Cge_e A Consultation Paper has been released which outlines the Park’s vision and values and is designed to promote new ideas towards creating future opportunities for the Park. The consultation paper invites locals, stakeholders and park users for their thoughts on a range of themes including enhancing visitor enjoyment and community engagement, expanding conservation, education and research efforts, and growing and strengthening business opportunities. The insights and ideas provided in response to the Consultation Paper will help draft a Strategic Plan that aligns with people’s expectations, while ensuring the ongoing sustainability of the Territory Wildlife Park.  The Consultation Paper is open until Tuesday 30 April 2024, and a draft Strategic Plan will be released following the results. There will be an opportunity to comment again on the draft Strategic Plan later in 2024. Once finalised, the Strategic Plan will provide a clear vision for the future direction of the Park over the next five years. It will map out ways to attract tourism, enhance visitor enjoyment, contribute to conservation and education, promote the health and wellbeing of Territorians, and develop strategic partnerships to ensure relevance and viability of the Park on the Territory, national, and international stage.

Discover Africa Presents Positive Impact Safaris! 🐾 At Discover Africa, we believe in more than just extraordinary safaris; we believe in safaris that make a difference. We're thrilled to introduce our NEW Positive Impact Safaris - a series of unique journeys designed for those who seek to explore, learn, and give back. 1. Safari & Women Empowerment: Explore the wilderness and empower local women - an inspiring journey for groups and families. 👩🌾 2. Botswana Ranger Experience Safari: Get with real wildlife rangers behind the scenes and learn about conservation efforts. 3. Cape Town, Safari and Community Development: Combine a safari with meaningful community engagement in Cape Town. Perfect for families looking to contribute positively. 4. Oltyiani Trail - Camping with the Maasai: Walk alongside the Maasai and immerse yourself in an authentic cultural experience. Ideal for those seeking an adventure off the beaten path. 👣 5. Ruaha Expedition: Dive deep into conservation efforts in Tanzania's Ruaha, combining luxury with learning. 6. Conservation Safari in Namibia: Journey through Namibia with a focus on rhino and cheetah conservation, blending self-drive adventure with guided experiences. 🦏 Our Positive Impact Safaris are designed for those who want their travel to resonate beyond the journey. Ideal for families and friends. These safaris include donations to local projects, ensuring your adventure contributes directly to the communities and environments you visit. Partnered with leading organisations like Natural Selection and Uthando, we guarantee authentic, impactful experiences. Join us and transform your safari into a story of empowerment and conservation. Learn more now: https://bit.ly/3GJPsja #DiscoverAfrica #PositiveImpact #SustainableTourism #LuxurySafaris #AdventureWithPurpose

A Deep Dive into South African Giraffes - Insights from CES's Surface Water Quality Monitoring CES invites you to explore the fascinating world of the South African Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis giraffa) through the lens of our Surface Water Quality Monitoring initiative. Our Zoological Specialist, Elena Reljic, has captured the essence of these magnificent creatures, providing a unique perspective on wildlife conservation. 🦒 Unveiling the South African Giraffe: Discover intriguing facts about these gentle giants, such as the hereditary nature of their spot patterns. Understanding their behavior and ecological role is crucial for effective conservation strategies. 🌍 Environmental Conservation and Awareness: Our work extends beyond surface water quality to encompass a broader understanding of wildlife conservation. Preserving natural habitats for species like the South African Giraffe is integral to maintaining ecological balance. 💡 Professional Insights: As environmental professionals, we strive to provide in-depth knowledge and practical solutions for environmental challenges. While our website offers a wealth of information on various environmental aspects, our hands-on projects like this offer invaluable insights into specific species and their habitats. Visit our website www.cesnet.co.za for more on our environmental efforts and how they contribute to global sustainability. #CES #WildlifeConservation #EnvironmentalAwareness #SouthAfricanGiraffe #SustainableDevelopment

It can be hard to find any hint of good news these days 📰 so, it's great to see that #Europe has a new national park in my ancestral homeplace of kerry #ireland 🇮🇪 💡The park will encompass a whopping ~70,000 acres of sea and land, and will. bring together "some of the most ecologically valuable and archaeologically significant landscapes in Europe." Ireland's Heritage Minister, @Malcolm Noonan commented. 🌳“Encompassing mountains, blanket bog, heaths, rivers, coastal dunes, limestone reefs, sea cliffs and some of the wildest and most biodiverse land and seascapes in the country, our new national park is nothing less than a celebration of nature and Irish wildlife,” he said. 🗻The National Park will include the breathtaking Atlantic island outpost of Sceilg Mhichíl (Big Skellig in English), which was used as a hideaway location at the end of StarWars, "The Last Jedi." 🌊Fair Seas environmental coalition welcomed the park’s creation, but said it would "continue to campaign for marine protected areas to be declared on 30pc of Ireland’s marine environment by 2030." 🐮The park plans have also been met with criticism by local environmentalists, who say that the regeneration strategy of planners do not go far enough for rewilding, given that any of the lands that had historical "commonage" in the past will continue to be available for grazing. 🧑🌾 #Creativity and #innovation will be needed to bring together such a broad community of stakeholders, and farmers will "be invited to take part in restoration programmes but participation would be voluntary." 🏖️Equally, #sustainable tourism is being encouraged, but management of tourist impacts to wildlife and over-population during busy periods is still to be defined. 🌍A good first step for the #future, with lots more to do.

It’s difficult to put into words how happy this makes me! I spent years of my childhood living in Caithness and my family on the maternal side comes from a wee village in Sutherland. The power of pride in heritage is unmatched! And this recognition of the Flow Country as a World Heritage site is a landmark achievement for the celebration of natural heritage in Scotland. This country has some of the most beautiful blue-green spaces in the world - a biased statement of course but our natural landscapes are such a massive part of our history in how the clans lived, our present in how Scotland’s beauty is appreciated and our future in how we safeguard our survival in the midst of the climate and biodiversity crises. This status will deliver untold benefits for our country: 🌍 Peatland is the strongest carbon sink we have - protection of peatland will prevent catastrophic release of CO2 and enhancing it will capture even more. 🦋 This will ensure the protection and expansion of habitats for wildlife and increase the biodiversity which is vital to so many of the systems on which we rely. 🖼️ This will safeguard the Highlands’ connection to its history during a time which is obsessed with growth and grey, concrete development. 💪🏼 The conservation and landscape restoration will require training, skills development and job creation in a sector which will only explode in demand once it’s realised how vital this work is for our survival, meaning people who are trained up will have outstanding opportunities. When there are challenges and you feel like you’re banging your head against the wall, these kinds of stories provide the energy to keep going and have faith that we as humans will be able to rise to this challenge as long as we dare to try! Especially in a country which is famous for its inventions and innovations 🙏🏼

The Convention on Wetlands announces a call for nominations for the ninth edition of the Ramsar Wetland Conservation Awards and Evian Special Prize by Danone. Award recipients will each receive the Evian Special Prize of USD 10,000 provided by Danone. The Award categories:  The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award for Innovation: recognizing a person, project, programme, or policy that has contributed to the conservation and wise use of wetlands through an innovative technique or approach. The Ramsar Wetland Conservation Award for Young Wetland Champions: recognizing an individual or group of young people aged between 18 and 30 years for contributions to the conservation, wise use, and restoration of wetlands.  The Ramsar Wetland Indigenous Peoples Conservation and Wise Use Award: recognizing groups or individuals for outstanding leadership and transformative projects led by or involving indigenous peoples. The deadline for submitting nominations is 30 September 2024. Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gvyjTmGh Stay Green! #GON #GreenOpportunitiesNetwork #Fellowships #EnvironmentalEducation #TheGreens #Mr.Green #Scholarship #Conservation #Biodiversity #Wetlands #RamsarConvention #SustainableDevelopmentGoals

Raising community awareness about the importance of caring for the environment is key for nature to continue developing normally. When visiting a wilderness area, we must keep in mind that we are entering the habitat of hundreds of species. It is our duty to ensure that their conditions are not affected by our presence. This is why on #WorldEnvironmentalEducationDay, we remind you of the key practices to be followed when entering the Torres del Paine National Park: - Travel on authorized trails, as staying within the designated paths avoids erosion and encroachment on other natural spaces. - Never make bonfires, since the slightest fire can cause devastating fires. - Do not feed the animals in the park. Each representative of the Patagonian fauna has adapted to its environment and knows how to get its food. By following these guidelines, we can continue to take care of the various  wild areas in our territory and be  responsible tourists. Learn more in our blog "How to be a responsible tourist in #TorresdelPaine": https://hubs.la/Q02hSJGz0

With more national parks than any other state in Australia, Queensland is a great place for a road trip to take in all our national park glory, so we're not surprised that 21% of Australians intend to visit Queensland between 1 June and 31 August for a winter holiday, What's the best road trip you've taken in Australia, and how many national parks or conservation parks did it lead you through? Statistics from https://buff.ly/3Xxfcct

With key input from language academics and Zulu professional bird guides, Buchmann et al. have established isiZulu names for all South African bird species, to promote more inclusive life science education and conservation. https://buff.ly/3WW3xn6 #SDG4 #SDG15 BirdLife South Africa