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08/10/2026

29/09/2026

Grazing for productive cattle and healthy rangelands🌱 

To successfully farm cattle, first and foremost, we need to farm grass!

Understanding the balance between grazing intensity and recovery is a fundamental principle of our EcoHerder training, implemented as part of our REHerd Chobe initiative. Under-grazing and over-grazing can both have negative effects on rangeland health, decreasing its ability to sustain productive livestock over time.

During the training Mr Pieter Nel from the SAWC Herding Academy explains how grass needs to be grazed intensively for short periods, then allowing enough time to rest, recover and re-seed before it is grazed again. This approach leads to healthier communal grazing lands and improves the productivity and resilience of cattle farming systems.

By strengthening grazing management, we can support healthier rangelands, more productive cattle and more resilient communities.
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24/09/2026

Coaching Conservation: Learning about lions🦁

Our latest Coaching Conservation engagement with Primary Schools in the Chobe Enclave helped pupils understand what we can learn from African lions, how they contribute ecologically and economically to our ecosystem, and the threats they face.

Responses to questions about lions before and after the lessons showed that learners moved from basic facts towards recognition that behaviours exhibited by wild lions, such as strength, cooperation and sociality, can positively impact our lives too. Learners also developed their understanding of how lions contribute to tourism and local livelihoods.

Learning is achieved through guided and purposeful play and games, encouraging children to apply conservation education to their everyday lives, whilst at the same time helping to build the foundations for stronger human-wildlife coexistence.

We thank for their collaboration and African Bush Camps Foundation for their support in delivering these important school activities.
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22/09/2026

Meet the team I Thomas Samunzala

Since joining Wild-Link in 2021, Thomas has been based at our Kavimba office in the Chobe Enclave, where he plays an important role in supporting the logistics and day to day running of our projects.

Thomas works closely alongside all team members and the community, supporting their daily activities and the functioning of our vehicles and equipment. Having undergone specialised REHerd training, and with a clear passion for farming and reducing human-wildlife conflict, Thomas is a skilled and knowledgeable mentor whose work highlights the value of empowering local leaders who understand both the challenges and opportunities of living alongside wildlife.

Thomas is dedicated to creating a future where people and wildlife can coexist meaningfully. Thanks for your hard work and commitment to our mission, Thomas!
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18/09/2026

Capacity Building in GIS to Enhance Land-Use Planning in Chobe District

We recently hosted a four-day practical ArcGIS training workshop to build the GIS (Geographic Information System) capacity of Chobe Land Board and Physical Planning staff.

The training integrated learning, practical hands-on experience and real-world scenarios. This helped participants build confidence in using GIS for the management, analysis, visualization and communication of spatial information. The workshop also highlighted how GIS can enhance land management, data collection and communication within the different departments.

Participants explored a range of GIS skills including working with spatial data, creating maps, georeferencing, digitizing, web mapping and developing interactive tools such as ArcGIS Dashboards, Survey123 and StoryMaps. Using real datasets from the Chobe District, participants were able to see how GIS can transform spatial data into meaningful information to support planning and informed decision-making.

The workshop marked an important step towards strengthening local GIS capacity and using technology to support better land-use planning in Chobe District.
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18/09/2026

Capacity Building in GIS to Enhance Land-Use Planning in Chobe District🖥

We recently hosted a four-day practical ArcGIS training workshop to build the GIS (Geographic Information System) capacity of Chobe Land Board and Physical Planning staff.

The training integrated learning, practical hands-on experience and real-world scenarios. This helped participants build confidence in using GIS for the management, analysis, visualization and communication of spatial information. The workshop also highlighted how GIS can enhance land management, data collection and communication within the different departments.

Participants explored a range of GIS skills including working with spatial data, creating maps, georeferencing, digitizing, web mapping and developing interactive tools such as ArcGIS Dashboards, Survey123 and StoryMaps. Using real datasets from the Chobe District, participants were able to see how GIS can transform spatial data into meaningful information to support planning and informed decision-making.

The workshop marked an important step towards strengthening local GIS capacity and using technology to support better land-use planning in Chobe District.
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28/08/2026

Annual EcoHerder Training: Healing the Land, Growing Stronger Herds

Our 3rd EcoHerder Training is underway in the Chobe Enclave. This training brings together 25 potential professional herders for a period of learning, practical skills development and knowledge sharing. 

At the heart of the training are the two main principles of herding: to heal the land and to make cattle fat! Achieving both requires a strong understanding of livestock, rangeland management and the relationship between healthy landscapes and productive herds. 

Special thanks to Mr Pieter Nel from the SAWC Herding Academy at the Southern African Wildlife College for leading this insightful and important training initiative, and to team members and Herders from CLAWS Conservancy for joining us.
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25/08/2026

Meet the Team | Maano Badubi

Behind every informed conservation decision is reliable data, and Maano Badubi, our GIS Technician, helps turn that data into action.

Maano is part of Wild-Link’s LUCIS team based out of our Kasane office. Her work focuses on GIS, remote sensing, and using technology to strengthen human–wildlife coexistence.

Through her expertise in spatial analysis and mapping, she develops dashboards and decision-support tools that turn complex information into practical, accessible information. Her work helps to support informed land use planning, wildlife conservation and natural resource management, encouraging collaboration with partners and stakeholders.

With a BSc in Range Science and currently completing an MSc in Environmental Sciences, Maano brings both technical knowledge and a genuine commitment to conservation.
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18/08/2026

Measuring the Impact of our Coaching Conservation initiative

Measuring the impact of conservation education is an important part of our Coaching Conservation programme. By capturing responses to carefully designed questions before and after each lesson, we can assess changes in both their knowledge and attitudes towards wildlife.

African wild dogs provide one example of the impact we are seeing. Many students began with limited knowledge of the species. Following a single lesson, students demonstrated a stronger understanding of wild dog behaviour, their role in the ecosystem, and their importance to both wildlife and local communities. We also observed a greater appreciation for wildlife and a stronger willingness to contribute to its protection. 

Special thanks to our project partner Wild Entrust for developing this valuable monitoring and evaluation framework, and to for supporting the Coaching Conservation programme.
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