Title:

South West African Administration White Paper on the activities of the different branches for 1975

Publication Year:
1975
Abstract:

In spite of limiting factors such as inflation, fuel restrictions, fluctuations in the staff position end a shortage of accommodation during peek periods, the Division could, once again, show considerable progress in both the areas of nature conservation and tourism. Naturally problems were also experienced. As far as nature conservation is concerned, the following peaks and problems were experienced: A new Ordinance (No.4 of 1975) came into operation during the year, It contains Sweeping changes which are mainly aimed at giving the former greeter powers of disposal over his game. A number of countries, of which South West Africa is one, signed an agreement in Washington in terms of which international trade in endangered species of fauna and flora will, in future, be strictly controlled. Two farms were bought out in order to extend the boundaries of the Naukluft Mountain Zebra Park. Negotiations to purchase a third farm are progressing well. The white rhinoceros, the only game species which has become extinct in South West Africa, was reintroduced in the Waterberg Plateau Park. The harvest of Operation Roan has been reaped in the form of progeny which was translocated from the Etosha National Park to the Waterberg Plateau Pork. Experiments in connection with the night calling of game were concluded and regulations in this connection will be announced in 1976. The total turnover of game farming in the Territory amounted to "approximately R5 million". Mining concessions in conservation area are retarding development, especially in the Namib Desert Park of the area of which over 90% is subject to prospecting concession.

Item Type:
Report
Language:
en
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