A pervasive threat to wildlife and the economy across South Africa is illegal hunting with snares. This inaugural two-day national Snare Mitigation Symposium will bring together leading experts, government, and stakeholders across the sector to examine the multifaceted aspects of the snaring crisis. Understanding the challenge and sharing experiences provides an opportunity to identify and create workable solutions together - before it’s too late!
Agenda
Themes of the symposium include:
Understanding the dynamics
Human dimensions of snaring
Reporting, responding, evidence collection, snare patrolling, and policy
Technology and detection solutions
See attached draft programme
More info
Fees and Registration:
Early bird registration (before 12 July): ZAR 500 Normal registration: ZAR 750 Fees include lunches, tea, and coffee for the duration of the symposium and a wine reception with light refreshments on the first evening.
Scan the QR Code or register at: qkt.io/snaresymposium Limited places available. Registration closes on 20 August 2024
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