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PROTECTING OF THE CRITICALLY ENDANGERED LILLIE CYCAD
“Protecting of the Critically Endangered Lillie Cycad” is a project supported by IUCN Save Our Species and co-funded by EU International Partnerships.
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Final Communications Piece IUCN 2022B-073

Supported by IUCN Save Our Species and co-funded by EU International Partnerships The Selati Wilderness Foundation’s project, “Protecting of the Critically Endangered Lillie Cycad” is now complete having run its course from August 2023 to July 2024.

A Memorandum of Agreement was signed between the SWF and the Limpopo Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET) for the implementation of the grant and the management of the Cycad Reserve by the SWF for the grant period. During the course of the year, the SWF has implemented several strategies and had the following installed:

Monitoring and Security

  • 20 WPS cameras in strategic areas to monitor any unauthorised entry or potential poaching activity on the Reserve. These cameras remotely send images to the operations room situated at the Selati head office. The cameras are equipped with software that allows them to determine a human presence and send an alert to the operations room and also the anti-poaching personnel for follow up. 
  • A large screen monitor has been installed in the operations room.
  • A two-man, 24/7 armed anti-poaching team to patrol the area and also assist with follow up should it be required.

Infrastructure

  • A 5 000 litre water tank and pump at the site to supply water to the camp at the top of the Lillie Cycad Reserve.
  • A 500 litre mobile tanker to supply water to the installed tank and also provide firefighting ability.
  • The upgrade of the guards’ camp will follow, as well as the installation of 4KW solar, battery and inverter system to provide power for essentials at the guard camp site.
The Selati Wilderness Foundation wishes to thank the IUCN Save Our Species for its continued support in protecting our biodiversity at Selati Game Reserve.

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