Snare Walk (August 2022)
Sat Aug 13, 08:30 - Sat Aug 13, 11:30
The Sheds, Crocodile River Reserve
ABOUT
The Crocodile River Reserve is only 20 minutes from Fourways, and falls in the buffer zone of the UNESCO Magaliesberg Biosphere. It has been demarcated as a “green” zone and is categorised it as a critical biodiversity area (important and irreplaceable).
Snaring has long been a problem in the Crocodile River Reserve and the surrounding areas. A sharp increase in this environmental crime has been experienced recently as people attempt to supplement their income through the bush meat trade in these financially trying times.
Finding a Jackal caught in a snare during our July 2022 Snare Walk brought home the importance of keeping these events going on a regular basis! Every snare found and removed can save a life, and make it less profitable for those setting them.
How can you help?
By volunteering for our snare walks.
What does it cost:
No charge, we request that you make a donation that will go into a fund for veterinary services to assist with injured free roaming game in the reserve.
What does it entail?
On each walk, we cover a different area of the reserve
Our task for the morning is to scour the area for wire snare and traps
When found, we dismantle and remove each snare before they injure more wildlife
The regular removal of snares will stop the cruelty before it can even begin!
What should you bring?
Sunblock, hat, water, sturdy shoes, preferably wear long pants (as the grass makes you quite itchy).
Your cellphone, wire cutters or pliers, cash, picnic blankets and tick repellent if possible.