Great Plains Conservation has released a video update detailing its rewilding programme, which relocates wildlife from areas of high population density to regions where numbers have been depleted by hunting or habitat loss. The initiative, run through the Great Plains Foundation, extends beyond the company’s own camps to include locations where Great Plains has no tourism presence or commercial interest.
Conservation work extends beyond company’s camps
Founder Dereck Joubert said each relocation project is followed by ongoing research and monitoring, with methodology adjusted as results come in. The company frames the work as central to its founding model, which combines tourism, community engagement and conservation.
Great Plains did not supply specific details on the number or species of animals relocated, the locations involved, or timeframes for the projects referenced in the video. Advisors seeking case studies or figures to share with conservation-conscious clients should contact Great Plains Conservation directly, or refer clients to the Great Plains Foundation website for further detail on specific projects.
The update serves as a reminder for advisors that Great Plains’ conservation credentials extend beyond its lodges, and may be a useful talking point for clients weighing safari operators on environmental and conservation grounds.
