Thu May 23 22:43:40 SAST 2013
Thu May 23 22:43:40 SAST 2013

Kruger Park zone approved

Jun 12, 2012 | Sapa | 1 comments

THE controversial peripheral development zone for Kruger National Park has been approved, Water Affairs Minister Edna Molewa said

The development is aimed at creating a conservation corridor between the park and Mozambique's Greater Lebombo Conservancy.

Molewa said the corridor would strengthen attempts to curb rhino poaching through the establishment of a joint task force.

The approval of the development comes after sharp criticism from conservationists, who believe the park should not be commercialised.

In a written reply to a parliamentary question, Molewa said she had consulted key stakeholders in Mozambique and South Africa.

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Jun 14, 2012

TheMan2012

Who are these stakeholders and how well does she trust them. The minister should just leave conservation to conservationists.
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