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Would you like to become involved in conservation
issues, to learn more and add your voice in support
of conservation? Joining any of the following
organisations will enable you to do so - but remember
there are several hundred conservation and
environmental organisations. Only a few of the
organisations have been mentioned here. Refer to
"The Green Pages" (see details below) for a
more complete list. And remember, a gift membership
is a meaningful way in which to spread the
conservation message, as well as being an unusual,
interesting and long lasting gift.
NON-GOVERNMENT
ORGANISATIONS
SOUTHERN
AFRICAN ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (SAGS)
The SAGS promotes the enjoyment, understanding and
study of birds in their environment. This includes
encouraging research at all levels, from amateur to
scientific. The Society has over 5 500 members in 40
branches throughout South Africa and Namibia.
Publications for members include Birding in Southern
Africa, a popular magazine and Ostrich, a scientific
journal. Both are produced quarterly. Address: Southern
African Ornithological Society, Head Office, P O Box
87234, Houghton, Transvaal, 2041 Tel. 011 782 1547.
THE
BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA
The people of Southern Africa are custodians of
the world's richest floral heritage, and the
Botanical Society aims to win the hearts, minds and
material support of individuals and organisations,
for the conservation, cultivation, study and wise use
of the indigenous flora and vegetation of Southern
Africa. There are approximately 17 000 members in
branches throughout the country.
The main publications are Veld and Flora, a
popular magazine for members and a series of
wildflower guides. Address: Botanical Society of
Southern Africa: Head Office, Kirstenbosch,
Claremont, Cape, 7935. Tel: 021 797
2090/1/2/3. Fax: 021 762 3229 (mark for
attention Bot. Soc.).
THE ENDANGERED WILDLIFE TRUST
(EWT)
 The EWT is a non-government,
non-profit, citizen organisation dedicated to
preserving the diversity of life on earth. The
mission of the Trust is to protect endangered
species, which it does through a three point
programme of research, conservation action and public
involvement. The Trust works closely with
universities, national and local conservation
authorities and private individuals in achieving its
objectives. There are more than 5 000 individual
supporters, plus 300 corporate supporters. A journal
called Endangered Wildlife is produced quarterly.
Address: The Endangered Wildlife Trust, Private
Bag 11 , Parkview, Johannesburg, 2122 . Tel. 011
486 1102. Fax: 011 486 1506.
THE
WILDLIFE SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN AFRICA (WLS)
The WLS is a private organisation which aims to
promote an awareness of man's dependence on the
environment, and of its economic, aesthetic,
recreation & spiritual value. This includes the
conservation of biotic diversity; the protection of
the environment from pollution; the sustainable use
of natural resources and the recognition of the
interaction of people, resources and the environment.
Publications include African Wildlife (for adults)
and Toktokkie. Both are produced every two months.
The Society also publishes a wide range of
educational resources. The Society has almost 30 000
members in several categories. There are 7 regional
branches and over 80 local centres throughout South
Africa and Namibia. Head Office Address: P O Box
44189, Linden, 2104. Tel: 011 782 4716.
Fax: 011 782 7216.
THE
SOUTHERN AFRICAN NATURE FOUNDATION (SANF)
The SANF is a non-government organisation which
promotes the conservation of nature and natural
resources in Southern Africa by raising funds and
working in partnership with other government and
non-government conservation bodies. The SANF is a
member of the WWF - World Wide Fund for Nature, an
international conservation body, and has the giant
panda as its logo, representing the world's
threatened species. Rather than offering public
membership, people are encouraged to become
"supporters" by making donations to the
Foundation's conservation work. The publications of
the SA Nature Foundation include the quarterly
conservation newspaper "Our Living World"
with a circulation of 1,3 million copies and
educational resource material such as "We
Care!" activity package for teachers. Address: P
O Box 456, Stellenbosch, 7600. Tel: 02231
72801. Fax: 02231 -79517.
THE
SOUTH AFRICAN ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH (SAAMBR)
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INCLUDING
THE OCEANOGRAPHIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE (ORI) AND SEA WORLD
SAAMBR is concerned with the biology of the plants
and animals found on the coasts and in the oceans
surrounding southern Africa, to help ensure the
survival and sustained use of marine resources.
Publications include the investigational report
series and popular bulletins including the
fish-tagging newsletter, and the ORI poster series.
SAAMBR offers several categories of membership.
Address: The SA Association for Marine Biological
Research, P O Box 10712, Marine Parade, Durban 4056.
Tel: 031 373 536. Fax: 031 372 132.
THE
NATIONAL BOTANICAL INSTITUTE (NBI)
The mission of the NBI is to provide the
facilities, knowledge and expertise necessary to
ensure the conservation, sustained use, appreciation
and enjoyment of Southern Africa's exceptionally rich
flora and vegetation. Branches: National Botanic
Gardens in the following places: Betty's Bay,
Worcester, Claremont, Nelspruit, Dorpspruit,
Bloemfontein, Wilropark and Pretoria. Postal Address:
The National Botanical Institute, Private Bag X7,
Claremont, 7735. Tel: 021 762 1166.
Fax: 021 762 3229.
GOVERNMENT
AND PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS
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Cape Department of Nature and Environmental
Conservation, Private Bag 9086, Cape Town,
8000. Tel: 021 450 227
FURTHER READING:
The Green Pages, P O Box 72494, Parkview, 2122.
Tel: 011 6461121
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