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. |
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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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