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Alternative Small Predator Management Techniques in the Succulent Karoo: Options to Conserve Biodiversity

Grantee Name: South African National Parks

Hotspot: Succulent Karoo
Location: South Africa
Amount: $9,243
Dates: Jan 2004 – Mar 2005
Keywords: Livelihoods, Livestock, Wildlife management

Explore an innovative alternative small predator management technique on private lands surrounding Namaqua National Park, South Africa. Seven Anotalolian shepherd dogs will be supplied to landowners in an effort to limit stock losses and reduce the use of harmful small mammal traps on farms.

Strategic Direction : 3 Retain and restore critical biodiversity in areas under greatest land-use pressure

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Alternative Small Predator Management Techniques in the Succulent Karoo: Options to Conserve Biodiversity

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