Ongoing education and awareness is continuing to root-out the poaching of protected species and plants.
VARIOUS roleplayers, which included the Springbok Police Stock Theft Unit, the Provincial Police Corporate Communications Unit, Agri Northern Cape including local farming communities received Awards of Appreciation from South African Hunter’s and Game Conservation Association.
Police spokesperson, Colonel Mashay Gamieldien said the award ceremony took place at the Okiep Hotel.
“The SA Hunters and Game Conservation Association awarded certificates of appreciation to various roleplayers who are actively involved in the protection, prosecution of perpetrators, the prevention and the combating of illegal poaching of protected plants in the Namaqua District. Members from various departments, institutions and associations were awarded for their relentless efforts and contributions made thus far,” said Gamieldien.
She added that ongoing education and awareness is continuing to root-out the poaching of protected species and plants.
“The poaching of succulents in the Namaqua area had become a concern to SAPS, hence the concerted efforts by the multi-disciplinary team to address this crime.
Awareness campaigns are on-going, making the local communities aware of the value of the plants in nature and the disassociation that is caused when illegally removing the plants from nature. As well as the consequences when caught in possession of protected plants.
Awareness campaigns and disruptive actions will persistently continue in an effort to protect the fauna and flora of the Northern Cape,” said Gamieldien.
