Dear Winterskloof Security Members,
The increased use of hunting dogs in our area has significantly increased over the past year. The issue has been discussed at our last cell leaders meeting and we are trying to find the correct protocol on responding and reporting these illegal activity. We wish to support the Winterskloof Conservancy and ask anyone who is interested to attend the workshop/meeting on this topic at Old Main Brewery on 13 September 2016 at 6pm with the people from SACAN and SAPS. Details below.
There have been incidents of illegal hunting in our area recently, ranging from hunters using bow and arrows, firearms, snares, to packs of dogs. We are extremely concerned by the slaughter of the remaining wildlife, already under threat from the loss of habitat to development, fences and walls blocking corridors, infestation by invasive alien plants and the drought.
We would like to hold a community meeting for Hilton residents to enable us to understand the law and how to respond when we hear of, or see illegal hunting in progress. Our partners: SA CAN, Hilton SAPS, Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, the Honorary Officers and the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) have been doing a lot of work to raise awareness of the issues in communities, train SAPS members and develop an integrated response.
Brian Jones from SA CAN will provide us with the legal framework and the contact details for how to respond using their “one stop” portal. We will then discuss development of an integrated and effective local response to illegal hunting. Suggestions for the way forward have already been received - please bring your ideas and how to implement them.
Tea/coffee and snacks will be served, so come early if you need to be fed and watered!
Please RSVP (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to ensure we have sufficient refreshments.
Thank you all for your on-going support.
The Winterskloof Community Security Initiative Committee.
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