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Human population growth is eating up the natural world at a rate that cannot be sustained. In its latest Living Planet Report, the WWF has estimated that the global species loss is approximately 2% per annum, with the population of vertebrates having dropped by half, over the past 40 years. At the same time, the human population has almost doubled.
If this trend of species loss, in the face of the ever increasing human population, is to be halted, and if we hope to leave any kind of positive environmental legacy to future generations, it is incumbent upon us all to become involved in whatever way we can.
Since 1989, the KZN Crane Foundation has worked with farmers and conservation bodies in finding ways to preserve a precious heritage. This work has been largely responsible for the 55% increase in the number of these elegant birds in the wild and their recovery from the edge of extinction.
The work is not complete and for it to continue, we need your support. We are funded only by members and donors. Most of our work is done by volunteers whose motivation is a determination not to leave a legacy poorer than that which they inherited.
If you are concerned about the future of our environment and the prospect that future generations will grow up in a world poorer than that which you inherited, where water resources have dwindled and our graceful cranes have disappeared, please support the KZN Crane Foundation. To start the journey, simply click on the appropriate image -on the left.
Get involved in protecting South Africa’s cranes and their precious wetland habitats. By becoming a member of the KwaZulu-Natal Crane Foundation, you actively contribute to conserving these majestic birds and ensuring a lasting environmental legacy. Enjoy exclusive benefits, like priority access to walks and events at the Bill Barnes Crane and Oribi Nature Reserve, and stay connected through our newsletters. Together, we can make a real difference.
Farmers and landowners play a vital role in crane conservation. The Crane Custodian Programme has helped raise awareness about sustainable farming and the protection of crane habitats, contributing to the recovery of Blue and Wattled Cranes in KZN. Join the effort and become an environmental ambassador today.
Make a meaningful difference in protecting South Africa’s cranes and wetlands by contributing to the KwaZulu-Natal Crane Foundation. Since 1989, our work has been instrumental in increasing Wattled Crane populations and restoring habitats. Your donation directly funds ongoing conservation efforts, ensuring that future generations inherit a thriving natural environment. Whether through a one-time gift or leaving a lasting legacy, your support helps safeguard the future of these iconic birds and the vital ecosystems they depend on. Together, we can continue this crucial work.
Ensure your passion for nature endures by leaving a bequest to the KwaZulu-Natal Crane Foundation. By including the Foundation in your will, you contribute to the long-term protection of South Africa’s cranes and their habitats, safeguarding them for future generations. Your legacy will help preserve the beauty and peace these magnificent birds bring to our world.