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th 9 International Wildlife Ranching Symposium 12-16 September 2016 Hotel Safari & the Safari Court Windhoek, Namibia Wildlife - The Key to Prosperity for Rural Communities th Wildlife9 International Ranching Symposium Amlrcl rq Welcome 2 History, Context, Visions and Outcomes 3 General info 4 Field Trips 6 Programme 7 Plenary Speakers 14 Parallel Session Abstracts 30 Poster Presentations 56 *information correct at time of print Welcome The theme of the 2016 regions of Africa and the world, to not only lead to International Wildlife the conservation of the natural environment but Ranching Symposium is: also to contribute significantly to the welfare of “Wildlife Ranching, the indigenous and rural communities. To function as key to prosperity for rural an integral part of the framework of a Green communities” Economy as prescribed by the Namibian Government and international agencies is not only Wildlife Ranching has what WRN is striving for, but Wildlife Ranching shown tremendous International in general. growth in South Africa since the 1960’s with more than 11 000 ranches presently registered. In other The sustainable use of wildlife forms the basis of Southern African states improvement in wildlife ranching. Sustainable use of wildlife is biodiversity conservation by the private sector is being practiced in many parts of the world and also on the increase due to game ranching. therefore we wish to welcome participants from Wildlife Ranching Namibia [WRN] was officially many parts of the world to share experiences and formed in 2014 and is on a positive growth with practices from which all delegates can learn. In this the objective to advance sustainable game way we can optimise the conservation of wildlife production and utilization of game as a viable, through sustainable use and encourage and economic activity. Utilization includes hunting, support rural communities to create more long- breeding of game (production), meat production, term sustainable wildlife ranches and eco-tourism and wildlife for both local and conservancies, particularly in those areas where international markets. The operational the bushmeat harvesting is having serious impacts procedures of capture and translocation, on biodiversity. veterinary research and ecological management On behalf of the people of Namibia and the over a wide range of species, has also made organizing committee of the 9th IWRS, we wish wildlife ranching a successful economic enterprise you a pleasant and enriching week. leading to increased direct foreign investments. The economic and social impact will be discussed Prof Wouter van Hoven in this symposium. This Symposium will serve to Chairman: 9th IWRS Organizing Committee accentuate the potential of wildlife in other th Wildlife9 International Ranching Symposium 2 | 9 th IWRS,Namibia 12-16 September 2016 History, Context, Visions and Outcomes Why are we in Namibia and different management approaches, yet wildlife, interested in the 9th hunting and nature conservation are important. International Wildlife Ranching All countries need to manage wildlife in relation to Symposium? What will we take domestic landscape production and increasing away from this event and into human populations. Energy developments, global our actions? What role should climate changes, and urbanizing human attitudes the private and communal complicate management as human numbers sectors serve as stewards of lands, wild animals, continue to grow and their practical connections and tourism in the world? with land and wildlife management diminishes. Previous IWRS were held in South Africa 3 times, Now Namibia provides the beautiful and varied Canada twice, France, the first in New Mexico USA location, unique wants and needs, and their own in 1988 and I administered the 8th event in approach to balance the presence of wildlife and Colorado USA in 2014. These locations had humans on the land. Lessons learned will not significantly different needs and approaches to impact Namibia alone if we allow ourselves to wildlife, nature conservation, and people learn from the situations and outcomes in all management, but themes were similar. We mixed countries represented. We will discuss topics that the science of wildlife conservation with the we all can agree upon and we will address topics realities of physical and biological capabilities and that are controversial. We will likely resolve some suitability of the land, psychological and conflicts and generate others. We will try to sociological parameters of people, economic and understand the needs of captive wildlife business considerations, laws and politics, and the conservation in small environments along with skills, technologies, and administrative systems wilder populations, and recognize that diverse available to empower actions. methods of conservation exist. In all cases, we will The Western United States and Canada has emphasize practical knowledge, skills and attitudes extensive, free ranging populations of wildlife, with action outcomes to assist private and governmental custodianship of natural resources, communal sectors locally and internationally. a large and openly accessible public land base, and Not all wildlife and land interests will be private interests that range from enthusiasm to represented here and perhaps some persons do conflicts with wildlife and recreationists. South not appreciate what the private and communal Africa has a growing abundance of fenced and sectors provide. Working with the diverse array of intensively managed wildlife that supplements and persons on the land is not easy. They might have replaces livestock production and adds private needs and motives that are different from nature conservation to public offerings. Europe conventional conservation. They might not care to has the longest history of human and wildlife hear our story, but they should hear it loud and adaptations to the land with relatively altered clear. Private and communal lands provide the landscapes, larger human populations, and majority of conservation potentials. 3 | 9 th IWRS,Namibia 12-16 September 2016 Governmentally managed parks and natural areas everyone in the quest for a planet that supports are important also, but will we be able to add wild animals, wildness, and appreciation of wild significantly more to overcome the fragmentation things. of landscapes that already exist? I think not, so it Delwin E. Benson Ph. D is incumbent upon us to tell the world that private Colorado State University and communal conservation is important, it can fill fragmented gaps, and we need to include General info Safari Hotel Contact Details Corner of Auas & Aviation street, Windhoek The Steak House (Hotel Safari) Telephone No: +264-61-296 8000 Dinner 18:30 – 22:00 Transportation The Beergarden and Patio (Hotel Safari) A half-hour courtesy shuttle bus to the city centre Enjoy an ice-cold Namibian Beer and light meals and back is available free of charge Mondays to from our à la carte menu Fridays from 07:00 to 19:00, Saturdays from 07:00 Lunch 12:30 – 14:00 until 13:00 and on Sundays and on request. Dinner 18:30 – 12:00 Avis Rent-a-Car operates its down-town offices Symposium information from the Hotel’s premises to allow our guests to Contact Details pick up and return their hired vehicles at leisure. Amélia Wassenaar SA: +27 72 369 2609 (WhatsApp) Emergency number: Namibia: +264 81 851 9674 (Calls – only available +264 (0)48 333 5900 (Lady Pohamba Hospital ER) from 10-17 September) Zelda von Schauroth: +264 81 127 7578 Restaurant The Acacia (Safari Court Hotel) Venue (Safari Court Conference Centre) Breakfast 06:30 – 10:00 Plenary sessions - Omatako 1 & 2 Dinner 18:30 – 22:00 Parallel sessions The Welwitschia Restaurant (Hotel Safari) 1. Wildlife Management – Omatako 1 Breakfast 06:30 – 10:00 2. Sustainable use of wildlife – Omatako 2 Lunch 12:30 – 14:00 3. 2nd African Buffalo Symposium –Brandberg Dinner 18:30 – 22:00 4 | 9 th IWRS,Namibia 12-16 September 2016 Safari Court Conference Centre 5 | 9 th IWRS,Namibia 12-16 September 2016 Field Trips We invite delegates to join a mid-Symposium Windhoek to the venue. Smaller camps where break on Wednesday, 14 September 2016. animals are bred for sustainable use can be viewed. Lunch will be enjoyed at a nearby lodge. Register before 14:00 on 12 September to Fees include transfers from Safari Hotel, a tour of secure your place. the game breeding farm & lunch. Field trips will depart from the parking area in R600 per person front of Safari Court Hotel. Depart: 14 September, 08:30 Scenic Flight over Sossusvlei (½ day) Scenic flight over Sossusvlei, Diamond Camps, Eduard Bohlen Shipwreck and Pelican Point, with lunch at Swakopmund. This tailor made trip is not offered by any other tour operator. Please note that seats are limited. Fees include scenic flight, lunch in Swakopmund and return shuttle from airport to restaurant in Swakopmund. Visit an extensive game farm (full day) R8100 per person If you’re looking for an authentic, unadulterated, Depart: 14 September, 07:30 and unforgettable game viewing experience, take a good look at Namibia. … And of all the awesome options in this magnificent country, Erindi Private Game Reserve offers the widest selection of exciting species (in the greatest numbers), the most dynamic and informed guides, the finest cuisine, the best facilities, and the friendliest welcome you could imagine. Animals roam extensively and are managed in an extensive manner on this specific farm. Delegates will travel Windhoek City Tour (½ day) from Windhoek and drive around with game Discover Windhoek city with an English tour guide viewing vehicles. Lunch will be enjoyed at the which includes a panoramic view of the city, lodge. Tintenpalast, Christuskirche, the Alte Feste, Klein R800 per person Windhoek / Aegams, the shebeen littered streets Depart: 14 September, 07:30 of Katutura, a traditional market, Funky Town and the old location, the architectural fusion of Visit an intensive game breeding farm (½ day) Independence Avenue, craft market, the Diamond Visit a game breeding farm in Namibia with sable works and lunch at Stellenbosch Wine Bar & Bistro.