The Conservation Compass

04/06/2025

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe to Cull 50 Elephants Amid Overpopulation Concerns

With over 2,500 elephants crowded into Save Valley Conservancy—far beyond its 800-elephant capacity—ZimParks has approved the controlled culling of 50 elephants to ease ecological pressure.

🌿 While authorities cite sustainability, the decision has sparked ethical debate.
👣 Meat will go to local communities; ivory remains under state control.

What are your thoughts on conservation through culling?



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Harare, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s wildlife authorities have announced plans to cull 50 elephants in the Save Valley Conservancy, a move aimed at controlling a rapidly growing elephant population that has exceeded the area’s ecological capacity. According to the Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management...

17/03/2025

There is an alarming decline in biodiversity due to IAS, the negative impacts on traditional lifestyles, and the importance of local knowledge in conservation efforts. Together, we can protect our ecosystems and preserve cultural heritage. 🌿✨ "

22/01/2025

The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has announced the suspension of two rangers involved in the illegal sale of over 70 kilograms of impala meat to local restaurants. This action follows a thorough investigation that revealed a violation of Section 59 (2)(b) of the Parks and Wildlife Act.


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Hwange, January 22, 2025 — The Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) has announced the suspension of two rangers following a serious violation of wildlife protection laws. The rangers have been implicated in the illegal sale of over 70 kilograms of impala meat to local restaura...

12/10/2024

🌍💧 Did you know that wetlands store up to five times more carbon per unit area than forests? 🌳✨ These often-overlooked ecosystems are vital in the fight against climate change, locking away carbon for centuries and providing a host of environmental benefits.

From flood mitigation 🌊 to water purification 🚰 and biodiversity preservation 🦋, wetlands are truly earth’s unsung heroes.


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Forests are often touted as the champions of carbon sequestration, but did you know that wetlands actually store significantly more carbon per unit area than even the most dense forests? That's right - these oft-overlooked ecosystems are powerhouses when it comes to drawing down and locking away atm

02/10/2024

📦🐘 Zimbabwe's Ivory Stockpile Crisis 🐘📦

Since the CITES ban on ivory trade in 1989, Zimbabwe has accumulated a massive **130 tonnes** of ivory valued at $600 million! 💰 This stockpile has become a contentious issue as ZimParks grapples with how to manage it effectively.

What are the implications of the CITES regulations for countries with such significant ivory reserves? 🤔🌍

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Since the implementation of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) ban on ivory trade in 1989, Zimbabwe has accumulated a significant stockpile of ivory. The Zimbabwe Parks & Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) reports that over 130 tonnes of ivory, valued at approx