The new conservation model is known as a land trust reserve. Despite sufficient private funding for the foreseeable future, Laohegou Nature Reserve has struggled to enhance its financial footing.

Banner image of the tapir valley tree frog (Tlalocohyla celeste), a new species, was found on a private nature reserve in Costa Rica. Photo courtesy of Tapir Valley Nature Reserve. Liz Kimbrough ...

The mayor, Mr Michael Ncongwane, attended the official opening of Kudu Private Nature Reserve. LYDENBURG – Mr Michael Ncongwane, mayor of the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality (TCM), unveiled a ...