:: THE WILDERNESS ACTION GROUP

The Wilderness Action Group is a voluntary non-government organisation ( NGO ) and was formed in 1983 under Section 21 of the RSA Companies Act, that is, a company not-for-gain. The Group is based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.

Mission Statement:
The mission of Wilderness Action Group is to promote and advocate the wilderness concept throughout southern Africa and elsewhere, on public, communal and private land through a range of activities, which may include amongst other things, the following:

• Promoting the concept of wilderness in an African context through the recognition of indigenous knowledge and the preservation of natural and cultural heritage;
  
• The provision of advice on the professional and technical aspects of the conservation, protection and management of wilderness areas;
  
• Making submissions to promote the development of appropriate legislation and policy;
  
• Offering professional training courses and awareness seminars to bridge knowledge and information gaps in wilderness conservation, protection and management;
  
• Monitoring the state of conservation and management of existing wilderness areas;
  
• Promoting the designation of candidate wilderness areas;
  
• Act in partnership and network with individuals and other organizations with similar aims and objectives; and
  
• Publishing material in the popular media and scientific journals
  

in an ethical, credible and effective manner, as experts, advisors, educators, facilitators, trainers, and leaders in the sector.

In fulfilling its Mission the Group has developed courses to train wilderness workers, users, and people interested in wilderness conservation. To receive accreditation for these courses the Group has entered into a partnership with the Centre for Environment and Development (University of KwaZulu-Natal – Pietermaritzburg Campus).

Letter from Guy Tomlinson following his participation in the Basic and Advanced Wilderness Management Course.

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