VISION

The Game Rangers Association of Africa commits itself to the preservation, conservation and where possible, restoration of Africa's bio-diversity and the continued existence of its wilderness.

MISSION

The Future of conservation in Africa; and the preservation of its wilderness lies in the hands of its natural resource managers and field rangers. The Game Rangers Association of Africa is committed to ensure that those responsible for the future of conservation in Africa are dedicated, motivated, skills-trained, ethical and professional in the execution of their duties.

Want to know what the GRAA Central Committee is up to? Click on to www.conservationoutreach.co.za and follow their trip through Southern Africa.

"May the Roar of the African Lion be heard by the Children of our Children’s Children Forever"

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE: YOUNG LEADERS AND PROTECTED AREAS

Dear global WCPA colleagues,

As part of honouring Nelson Mandela’s call to us all at the Durban World Parks Congress to replace our grey hairs with the vigour and skills of younger people, WCPA has an on going commitment to encourage younger conservation professionals to produce the future leaders in conservation.

As part of our efforts we are holding an Aliance workshop in Barcelona from 18.30-20.00 on the 6th October. The organisers are keen to identify younger conservation professionals who will be attending Barcelona and get them to register their interest in attending.

Could you please circulate the outline of the session and the expression of interest form to your networks as a matter of urgency.

Nil Lophoukine, Chair IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas

For further information contact Kristy. Faccer@iucn.org and Penelope Figgis figdon@ozemail.com.au