Conservation
– Friends of Hwange Trust
The FOH Trust was formed in 2005 to offer a long-term
solution to water supply problems in Hwange NP. In 2004
the Park received very little rain and as a result the
pans dried up prematurely and many animals died due
to dehydration. Even many of the main waterholes that
are normally pumped were not working due to lack of
diesel and maintenance as National Parks have very few
resources.
The main objective of the FOH Trust is to initially
manage 10 main waterholes in Hwange NP in terms if
supplying diesel, engines, pumps, spare parts and
supplies to pump attendants. For your interest there
are some 65 pumped waterholes in Hwange NP, but many
require replacement or extensive overhauls. The Hide
has already successfully managed the pumps at Kennedy
1 and Kennedy 2 waterholes for the last few years,
and will act as a base for employees of the FOH Trust
to operate from in the Park.. Already a 3,5 tonne
vehicle has been donated for this cause and will be
based at The Hide.
If you would like to know more about Friends of Hwange,
please speak to the Manager or give your email address
to him and FOH can send you the information when you
get home. The contact email address for FOH is info@friendsofhwange.co.zwand
their website is www.hwangetrust.com
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