CARRYING CONSERVATION: communities

I am not a hunter, by any stretch of the imagination. But I am Namibian. To me, being Namibian inherently means a deep-seated love and respect for our wildlife, landscapes and cultures. Sometimes this love and respect is translated into understanding, advocacy and practise. Other times we do not understand and subsequently refrain from advocating or practising, yet the love and respect remain. You do not have to be a practising hunter to understand and advocate for it. Because being Namibian, loving and respecting our wildlife, landscapes and cultures, goes hand in hand with understanding the importance of hunting and advocating for its continued contribution to what makes this country so phenomenal.

Charene Labuschagne

PAUL VAN SCHALKWYK On a recent visit to the northeast, particularly the Nyae Nyae Conservancy, I was exposed to the tangible impact that Namibia’s Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) has on communities. Nyae Nyae is one of 86 conservancies nationwide that empowers rural people, improves their livelihoods and conserves wildlife and the environment. The San people who reside in Nyae Nyae are a remarkable example of the native skills and knowledge of the bushveld that contribute to CBNRM’s roaring success. They know their land better than anyone, which is why it is pointless for outsiders, particularly people from industrial urbanised societies, to tell us how to conserve our corner of Africa. The creation of communal conservancy hunting concessions has assisted in making Namibia one of the most desired hunting…

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Huntinamibia (Digital) - 1 Issue, Huntinamibia 2022/2023

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