Collecting and monitoring data in the vast areas of the National Parks and Transfrontier Conservation Areas is a mammoth task. This new SMART tech – Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool – makes it possible to gather and share vital information important in tackling human-wildlife conflict. This might arise when, for example, a lion catches livestock or an elephant tramples a maize field and people then retaliate by killing the animals.
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10 December 2024
Fishing Smart for People and Nature
Communities in and around Maputo National Park have fished in its beautiful lakes for many years. They rely on this source of food, which is why the park started a sustainable fishing initiative, to ensure that the lakes stand protected and continue to provide sustenance. […]
