ETHEKWINI CONSERVANCIES WORKSHOP | SATURDAY, 18 AUGUST, 2012 | MARIANNHILL LANDFILL CONSERVANCY BOMA

DATE    : SATURDAY, 18 AUGUST, 2012

VENUE : MARIANNHILL LANDFILL CONSERVANCY BOMA

TIME    :  9 till   lunch/braai

PROGRAMME

08h45   : Tea/coffee and registration

09h00   : Johann Vermeulen : Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife update

                Jean Lindsay : Local conservancy issues

                                          KZN Conservancy Association update

                                          NASSCA update – National

09h30   : Anno Torr :  Gillitts Conservancy. “The story of Iphithi – from Ecological Desert to Biodiversity Reserve – an 11 year journey”

10h00   : Paul Seaman : UKZN. “A critical assessment of the efficacy of the DMOSS implementation strategy in the Western suburbs of the Outer West, Durban, SA”

10h30   : Kelly Ryan : UKZN. “Monkeying around with Urban Development : A Vervet’s Tale”              

11h00   : Trafford Petterson : EPCPD Municipality. “Environmental Law at local government level”

11h30   :  General

12h00   :  Braai – BYO

There will be a walk around the conservancy after the braai. Come prepared with shoes, binocs, water bottle etc.

*** RSVP for tea and coffee catering purposes – to Jean

The Mariannhill landfill conservancy is near Pinetown ; opposite the Mariannhill monastery ; near Edgewood campus. I can fax a map or send directions.

For more information contact Jean Lindsay

Tel/Fax : 031-705-5448 : 082-550-4427 : lindsayjd@mweb.co.za

Jean Lindsay                                                            6 August 2012.