Cape Town, February 11, 2025 – The Molkul Goodwill Foundation is honoured to announce support and sponsorship of the Landmark Foundation's Leopard Conservation Project in DeHoop Nature Reserve, managed by Capunatua.
The project, in collaboration with Capenature, will deploy 31 camera trap stations to sanctuaries to monitor leopards and other mammal species, providing important insights into biodiversity, habitat use and population health. It is intended to provide.
“The collaboration launches a key initiative to monitor and protect leopards in one of South Africa's most biodiversified regions. Dr. Boursmatz, general manager of the Landmark Foundation, said: It's there.
In January 2025, the Landmark Foundation team, represented by Dr. Smuts and Jeannine McManus, set up their first camera station near the Molkul Ocean House. These cameras have daytime and nighttime capabilities and are the first step in a long-term effort to balance conservation with sustainable ecotourism.
“Leopards are keystone predators and are important to maintain an ecological balance. Ed Zeeman, co-founder of the Morkle family and co-founder of the Morkle Goodwill Foundation, said: It states.
The Leopard Surveillance Project offers a unique ecotourism experience for guests of the Molkle family staying at either the Molkle Ocean House or the Molkle Beach Lodge.
“As the project progresses, we look forward to providing guests with the opportunity to deepen their connections with the extraordinary ecosystem of Dehoop Nature Reserve. Guests will be taking part in camera inspections with the Landmark Foundation team and will be able to access cameras. You can view and interpret trap results and participate in presentations by Landmark Foundation experts.
Over 34,000 hectares of Dehoop Nature Reserve is a shelter for South African wildlife. However, challenges such as habitat isolation and limited genetic exchange are threatening apex predators such as leopards.
“The insights gained from this project will guide efforts to create ecological corridors, mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, and ensure the survival of leopards and many other mammals in the Overburg area.” Dr. Smats added. “Camera traps often reveal a variety of animals. We expect other sightings, such as caracals, honey badgers, porcupines and perhaps elusive African wild cats.”
Over the next few months, 30 additional camera trap stations will be installed, and the Landmark Foundation will regularly replace SD cards and analyze spatial data via SECR and Bayesian modeling. This robust scientific approach is based on the landmark leopard conservation heritage, spanning over 74 leopard rescues for over 20 years.
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Landmark Foundation
The Landmark Foundation's mission is to save and protect South Africa's wildlife. This focuses on apex predators like leopards, with light-like light surrounds in other species and their habitats. We believe in a holistic approach to integrating science, community engagement and policy advocacy to create a sustainable ecosystem.
https://www.landmark.foundation/
The Molkul family
Reconnecting family, friends, nature and you is the promise of the Molkl family, a well-known and award-winning hospitality group and members of Relais & Châteaux. Three dedicated houses in the Madikwegame Reserve of the Morkur family and the Morkur Ocean House in Deep Nature Reserve each offer a “Molkul Freedom Concept” for guests to create unique and personalized holidays. It's there. Molkle Beach Lodge at DeHoop Nature Reserve can be booked per suite or exclusively. Located in Sandton, Johannesburg, Assol Place Hotel & Villa is comprised of a nine-room boutique hotel and a four-bedroom private villa. The Molkur family is dedicated to ensuring a sustainable future for the reserve, protecting our planet and offering specialized travel packages.
www.morukuru.com
Molkul Goodwill Foundation
The Morkl family's commitment to conservation, community and sustainability led to the establishment of the Morkl Grill Foundation (MGWF) in 2007 by owners Ed and Ankazeman. We will work with the Parks Committee, Capernatua and with the local community to support, educate and guide nature-based projects and ultimately help conserve wildlife sanctuaries in Africa.
https://morukuru.com/morukuru-goodwill-foundation/
Relais & Châteaux – Meaningful Moves
Founded in 1954, Relais & Châteaux is a association of 580 unique hotels and restaurants around the world, owned and operated by independent entrepreneurs. . Members of Relais & Châteaux protect and promote the wealth and diversity of global culinary and hospitality traditions, ensuring they continue to thrive. They are equally dedicated to preserving local heritage and environment, as clarified in the association's vision presented to UNESCO in November 2014.
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