About Us
Team Members
Malherbe Rossouw
Senior Manager of Communal Livestock and Rangelands
Conservation International
Namakwa, South Africa
I have seven years of experience in the Namakwa District, focusing on soil erosion control and climate adaptation with farmers. My work includes monitoring and evaluation, as well as conducting community trainings on Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA). I have extensive knowledge on the grazing practices and challenges of farmers on the communal rangelands in Namakwa.
What we do
Our Challenge
Uncontrolled animal movement is one of the biggest challenges in communal rangelands. Livestock that is not kraaled and herded properly results in:
- Rangeland degradation
- Predation
- Disease transmission through contact with wildlife
- Poor herd health (high mortality and morbidity)
- Poor production
- Stock theft
- Tourism conflict
- Poor market and trade confidence
Our Opportunity
Regaining livestock movement control in communal rangelands through skills development, improved resources and incentives can lead to multiple positive effects.
Skills
Resources
Incentives