Wildlife Management

Trip Summary:

Extensive wildlife management course incorporating interaction with wildlife conservationists
Combine an adventure-filled expedition with a learning experience
Program endorsed by the Centre for Wildlife Management, University of Pretoria (South Africa) and the International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (Wildlife Management Education Program)

Main focus:

Wildlife Management Techniques
Sustainable Resource Utilization
Ecosystem and Biodiversity Conservation
Reserve and Resort Management
African Local Community Cultures and Conservation Perspectives
African Tourism Principles and Historical Sites

Ecosystems Management NLB311(4 Credits)

Topics covered includes:

* Animal behaviour
* Water utilisation
* Game condition
* Diseases
* Parasites
* Nutrition
* Feed selection
* Game capture and relocation.

People In Conservation NLB312(4 Credits)

Topics covered includes:

* Grazing and browse capacity
* General concepts of carrying capacity in a multi-species park
* Maximisation of tourist experience and minimizing environmental impact
* Road layout and fire as a management tool
* Historical and cultural sites
* Local community participation

Requirements

You must be at least 16 years of age to participate in these courses. There is no upper age limit on our courses, although you should be fit enough to be able to enjoy a camping experience.

Includes:	Excludes:
Accommodation for the duration of the program Transportation for the duration of the program Airport transfers as stated Lectures, course material and registration with the University of Pretoria Camping equipment Permits and entry fees All meals Group activities	Air travel to and from South Africa Visa costs (no visa required for Swaziland) Optional activities as mentioned

Scheduled departures for 2009

Code	Date	Cost per person sharing
WM01	17 May - 7 June 2008	US$ 3795 p/p/s
WM02	21 June - 12 July 2008	US$ 3795 p/p/s
WM03	27 December - 17 January 2009	US$ 3795 p/p/s