South Africa, especially the Western Cape region, is a well-known wine producer globally. According to Wines of South Africa (WOSA), South Africa harvested 896 million litres of wine and exported 319 million litres of this desirable potion in 2020....
The WWF Nedbank Green Trust’s slogan, Igniting new ways for people and nature to thrive, has never been more relevant or imperative than it is in 2020. It is the year of the Trust’s 30th-anniversary celebrations and the dawn of what many are hoping is...
South Africa’s multitude of public and private rhino custodians are coming together like never before in an initiative that will see all South African rhino being protected as a single national herd. South Africa’s multitude of public and private rhino...
I came to the pursuit of photography relatively late in life. My wife and I moved from northern California to the Puget Sound area of Washington in the spring of 2019. I came to the pursuit of photography relatively late in life. My wife and I moved...
WHY ACT NOW Introducing Why Act Now, GIFT.ed’s flagship discussion series with visionary thinkers, renowned experts, and passionate activists from around the world. From economic transformation to technological innovation, from climate change to public...
Earth is heading for another mass extinction – and human activity is to blame. The world’s gaze may be focused on COVID-19 right now. But the risks to nature from human-made global warming – and the imperative to act – remain clear. Earth is heading...
South Africa's coastline is a crucial home to the southern right whales, especially between Nature's Valley and Muizenberg. Over the past 55 years, researchers at the Mammal Research Institute (MRI) Whale Unit, University of Pretoria, have monitored...
Roan antelopes are Africa’s second-largest antelope species. Their populations are stable and growing in some African countries, but in others – like Kenya –they’re threatened with extinction. To address this, the Kenya Wildlife Service is launching a...
For decision-makers, a major barrier to tackling the challenge of biodiversity loss on the African continent is the lack of access to global data on biodiversity loss and its impact on people. Evidence-based information is required to support national...
Environmentalists, falling into two camps, namely preservationists and conservationists, have been at odds about the difference between conservation and preservation. Is there a difference, or are we creating artificial human-made fences?...
“Tourism preserves our environment, culture, and livelihood”: Guyana's smallest indigenous group calls for visitors to help protect their endangered rainforest and land rights through first ever visits. When the indigenous leaders of the remote village...
Modern city dwellers remain creatures of nature at heart, and growing research underlines how green spaces in urban environments shape our psychological well-being. In an article by Metka Novak, award-winning urban and environmental planner Tony...
Sharks have had such a bad rap for so long, and it is difficult to imagine a time when the words “shark” and “attack” didn’t go together. But once upon a time, there were “incidents” and “accidents”, rather than “attacks”. Let’s explore the history...
The very existence of our species and that of others depends on us to continue The wildlife conservation industry largely survives because of tourism funding. The COVID-19 pandemic forced a stop to these resources when borders were shut down, tourism...
As winter approaches, your polytunnel doesn't have to turn into an icebox. Learn how to keep your garden thriving with warmth without burning a hole in your pocket. As winter approaches, your polytunnel doesn't have to turn into an icebox. Learn how to...
With spectacular views, top-notch guiding, exclusive hiking trails, and a host of diverse activities thrown in, this exclusive slackpacking trail through the pristine landscapes of Walker Bay is sure to delight anyone who enjoys the fine things in...
The plains trembled and the swirling, brown cloud of dust hovered as the wildebeest moved towards the Mara River - the Great Wildebeest Migration across the plains of East Africa had begun. The migration is one of the world’s most spectacular displays...
The question is, how do we salvage the threat to our biodiversity? In Africa, the wildlife conservation industry has dealt with many a challenge, from political, economic, social, impacts of urbanisation and even disease outbreaks. However, most of...
‘The Amazon Rainforest is on fire!’ A symbolic interpretation of this expression indicates that the forest is doing well and being cared for by us. Indeed, neither the forest nor we are fortunate enough to claim this. So, what is happening? Why should...
Clicking links may earn us commission. . Stock images by Depositphotos.
Welcome to Conservation Mag where we celebrate nature preservation through ecotourism and wildlife travel while we look for ways to preserve our heritage by supporting nature conservation. Starting conversations about the positive action people like you and I are taking to make a change.
![]()