NATURE HEALS THE WOUNDS OF APARTHEID
Saturday, March 6, at a ceremony attended by traditional authorities and many personalities and a few hundred members of the rural community, Mr. Mujahid Alam of UN cut the ribbon announcing the launch of a new reserve for animals in Africa.
"This is a historic day for the people of South Africa," said Mujahid Alam. " Protecting the environment and development is a right and a duty for all citizens and all nations . "The reserve
Mayibuye in Camperdown, near Durban in South Africa, is a joint activity between The Earth Organization and the English group Bridgehouse Capital with the trust of the community Mayibuye.
The reservation includes land confiscated during the forced evacuation of residents during apartheid, and recovered by the 445 dismissed members of the trust of the community of Mayibuye.
"This new reserve is a breakthrough for conservation in Africa," said Lawrence Anthony, founder of The Earth Organization . " whole question is to place the future of our natural heritage where it belongs, ie in the hands of rural communities. Through projects such as this one, we create a partnership and reconstruct the cultural and traditional ties to nature that have been lost during apartheid, "said Lawrence Anthony.
"This project will allow our members a good land use," says Thanda Mayibuya Mngwengwe, leader trust, "We created a beneficial partnership with The Earth Organization , whereby we will be able protect our natural heritage and use it to participate in the growth of ecotourism and improve the living of our people. "Mr. Andy Ruhan, president of Bridgehouse Capital, congratulated the trust of the community and Mayibuye The Earth organization for their foresight. "We are proud to be involved in such a project innovative, "he said. "This effort will enhance and protect native species in this beautiful wilderness area while contributing to the wealth and creating many jobs needed in the Zulu community. "
" We returned to the starting point since we have been driven from our land, "explains Welcome Maphanga, president of the trust Mayibuye. "The road was long and difficult but we're back. Wild animals have always lived in our area and we used to hunt. If you kill the wild animals that can have food for a week, but by protecting them, we create sustainable jobs. "
Mayibuye The reserve covers an area of 5000ha will be the subject of wild animals closest to the metropolitan areas of Durban and Pietermaritzburg, placing it in the first position to serve on popular tours. A luxury lodge and a day center will be built in addition to a subdivision of choice, a refuge for raptors and for the rehabilitation of local wildlife.
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