Volunteer Conservation in South Africa and Botswana

Conservation and Environment in South Africa - Monthly Updates

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Conservation in South Africa - Monthly Update March 2012
Autumn is slowly approaching, with cooler evenings and mornings, but in general it's still been hot. The foliage has changed from green to bronzes and gold, and the young animals are growing up quickly. The volunteers have been very busy with their projects and are doing great work on the reserve.
Conservation in South Africa - Monthly Update January/February 2012
January and February is a hot time in the bush, with summer showers. This is a lovely time to be in the bush, as there's plenty of water for all the animals, and the summer visiting birds are in full swing. The volunteers have been very busy with their projects and are doing great work on the reserve.

Conservation in South Africa - Monthly Update December 2011
December was another great month for conservation in the Tuli block. The rain brought some delays to work but gave the eco-system a much-needed burst of life. December saw the Baobab survey surpass 90 trees, an amazing figure that none of the management on the reserve thought we would reach in that area.
Conservation in South Africa - Monthly Update November 2011
The croc survey is a census of the Nile Crocodile (Crocodylus niloticus) along the Limpopo River. Using a line transect methodology the census allows for a scientific study that provides an accurate assessment of the number of crocodiles within the study area.