Save Valley Conservancy- The Save Valley Conservancy in the South East Lowveld of Zimbabwe is one of Africa's grandest conservation visions of all time.

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Just one example of the gift giving cards available (front and reverse sides shown) Looking for a memorable and meaningful present? A Savé Valley Conservancy gift card is an ethical and heart-warming gift alternative. Our cards are convenient and fun acts of kindness, guaranteed to put smiles on everyone’s face, from friends and family to colleagues and clients. Your recipient receives a stunning personalised card, as well as the satisfaction of helping to protect critically endangered species. Select the perfect card from our Gift cards below and send your special message today – cards can either be posted or emailed. A percentage of ...

Contact Us

By Email : For general enquiries on admin@savevalleyconservancy.org For information on products and news on svcpublicrelations@gmail.com By Snail Mail : Savé Valley Conservancy Private Bag 7032 Chiredzi ZIMBABWE No related posts.

History

Devuli cattle ranch In 1919, Lucas and Despard Bridges purchased 750,000 hectares (7,500 km²) in the South East Lowveld of Southern Rhodesia from the British South Africa Company. The Devuli cattle ranch was then built in the 1920s. Cattle containment fences were erected and water resources re-routed. Wild animals were locked out of their traditional watering holes and indigenous grazing animals were forced to compete with cattle herds. Predators that stalked the cattle were shot, and native animals that carried diseases harmful to the cattle were destroyed. As the livestock population grew, so the environment deteriorated. Cattle ate all the native fertile vegetation ...

Projects

You can view our active projects in progress on the research page. Savé Valley Conservancy endeavours to improve the lives of all in the Conservancy, and this is the basis for our upcoming work. Community initiatives in need of funding The craft market project is a community outreach program. Locals craft traditionally designed and beautifully finished pieces of artwork from natural materials. We would like to set up the means for them to sell these handicrafts at local markets. Continuation of our local conservation education program is of paramount importance. Understanding the significance of surrounding flora and fauna is vital to generate change. ...

Update on Maduma the brutally attacked Rhino

Two weeks later the Vets returned to the bush to check on Muduma. It was decided to leave him in the bush as he was able to eat with no problems despite his broken jaw. Putting him in a ‘boma’ would have been very stressful to him and he could possibly have died as he would not have understood why he was being held captive and would have tried to but his way out. The vets returned to treat his wounds again and found that amazingly in two weeks, the wound has started to heal with a skin forming ...

Friends of Savé

We appreciate support received from the following organisations: WWF The World Wildlife Fund for Nature recognises the importance of our Lowveld conservancies in southeast Zimbabwe as home to about 10% of the world’s black rhino population. Raoul Du Toit and the WWF work tirelessly to protect and monitor rhinos. Save Foundation of Australia Inc Save Foundation sponsors our de-horning project and has donated field equipment. In 2009, the Zimbabwe Council for Tourism awarded them its Green Globe 21 Trophy for contribution to the environment. The Leadwood Institute Trust The Leadwood Institute is an initiative of Savé Valley Conservancy and the Sindisa Foundation. A research centre ...

About

Savé (pronounced Sah-vey) Valley Conservancy is a wildlife conservation leader in Zimbabwe. A Non-Profit Organisation, we are dedicated to protecting the region’s ecology for future generations. The Conservancy spans an area of some 3400 square kilometers/340 000 hectares. At Savé Valley Conservancy we place special emphasis on preserving rare wildlife and their habitats in an effort to guarantee survival. We are committed to sustaining our local conservation and educational projects for the ongoing benefit of all concerned. Described as ‘testament to one of the grandest African conservation visions of all time’, Savé Valley Conservancy provides an example for projects elsewhere. We have ...

Donations

Donate an anti-poaching scout survival kit Our current project focus is to properly equip our anti-poaching team. Responsible for the protection of the critically endangered black rhino, our scouts live in the bush in minimal survivalist conditions to protect these precious animals from illegal hunters. All proceeds go directly to equip the anti-poaching scouts. To be as sustainable as possible, we source our equipment second-hand. In an Anti-poaching scout survival kit: $15 gives a water bottle $35 gives a sleeping bag $50 gives a tent $250 gives a spare tyre for a recovery vehicle We realise that giving to a charitable organisation is a personal and important decision. ...

Rhino Status Update 31/12/2010

Rhino's lost to poachers = 4 Rhino's relocated to date = 2 Rhino's de-horned to date = 2 Poachers caught to date = 6 Weapons recovered = 3 Rhino poachers killed to date = 1 (Since September 2010) Relocation update - Rhino are only really relocated when they are under serious threat from poachers as was the case of the two which were relocated from us last month, Godfrey & Jenny's Calf. As they are terribly territorial, when you move them from an area, it has to be a fair distance so as they do not return. Obviously, they are moved to ...

Location

Zimbabwe “To the North are the waters of the mighty Zambezi River and the Victoria Falls. Steep mountain ranges link Zimbabwe to Mozambique in the East and open savannah grasslands mark the land of the Matabele’s in the Southern regions, and rich farmlands stretch Northwards through Mashonaland. Zimbabwe is said to have “more than a passing resemblance to a National Geographic ‘best of’ issue”. Lonely Planet. Savé Valley Conservancy is part of a critically important wildlife conservation eco-region. Together with protected wildlife areas in Mozambique, South Africa and other wildlife areas in Zimbabwe’s Lowveld, it forms part of ...

Wildlife

Savé Valley Conservancy is home to an amazing diversity of wildlife. Animals roam freely and exercise their natural patterns of migration. Our special focus is species in danger of extinction, and projects include preservation of Black and White Rhino and Painted Dog. International reputation for rehabilitation We first gained global recognition in 1992 for the reintroduction of 600 elephant families from Ghonarezhou National Park. This was the first time that adult elephant had been moved as family units. All creatures great and small Savé Valley Conservancy is home to the ‘big five’; lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant and rhino. There are strong populations ...

Official Merchandise

Gifts that give back! A fantastic collection of clothing, hats, bags and mugs is now available. Help spread the word and a percentage of the proceeds go directly to Savé Valley Conservancy projects. Thank you; your support will help us protect wildlife in danger of extinction. [cpstore]http://www.cafepress.com/SaveValley/0[/cpstore] Related posts:Security Scout Survival Kits – Gift cards from $15.00

Sustainability

Ecological Sustainability Happily, with the restoration of natural ecosystems, today Savé Valley Conservancy is a beautiful area of exceptionally high biodiversity. Native wildlife and habitat continue to recover with the removal of non-native vegetation, reintroduction of indigenous species and education on over-exploitation. While the landscape has healed, animal populations have also increased. The rehabilitation of wild animals has been so successful that we act as a resource pool for other areas. Populations of critically endangered black rhino and painted dog are particularly remarkable. Critically endangered Painted Dog packs thrive here Human interference is kept to a minimum with responsible development and appropriate waste disposal. Ecotourism ...

Mission Statement

To maintain the biodiversity of the Savé Valley on a sustainable basis, and to conserve the fauna and flora of the Savé Valley Conservancy for the socio-economic benefit of its participants and communities, by using accepted ethical, business and ecological practices, with particular emphasis on the protection of endangered species, for future generations. No related posts.

Security

Local scouts are an invaluable security asset Illegal poachers are a threat to the conservation of this vulnerable region. They target wild animals that represent the heritage of Zimbabwe, and wreak havoc on the delicately balanced ecosystem. A focussed anti-poaching campaign is therefore vital to our wildlife protection program. Each smallholding within Savé Valley Conservancy has their own anti-poaching team, and we also have an immediate response team to deal with major incursions. This unit is also responsible for the monitoring of poachers, collection of information, and they assist National Parks and other law enforcement agencies to apprehend poachers. With ongoing political uncertainty in ...

Update on Maduma

It is with a heavy heart that we advise that Maduma the brutally attacked Rhino has been euthanased as his shattered right shoulder could no longer support his weight. Thanks to those of you that offered words of support and encouragement, the fight against poaching will continue as we strengthen our resolve and continue with our efforts. Related posts:Update on Maduma the brutally attacked Rhino Rhino Status Update 31/12/2010