The SANParks Honorary Rangers made up of volunteers dedicated to seeing our national parks flourish, contributed R80-million in 2023.
South Africa (23 January 2024) – Whether raising funds, volunteering, upgrading and rebuilding, or helping further conservation efforts, the SANParks Honorary Rangers have given it their all and had a very productive 2023!
South African National Parks (SANParks) congratulated the SANParks Honorary Rangers (SHR) on their 2023 Integrated Report which was recently released.
The 2023 Integrated Report showcases the amazing work of the volunteer members and the projects which have made a tangible difference in the national parks. This year is also the 60th anniversary of the SHR’s.
In 2023, the contribution of SHR to SANParks grew by 5%, totalling R80 million. Honorary Rangers contributed a total of 313,000 hours of duties to SANParks totalling an average of 155 hours of duty per member.
The SHR is a volunteer organisation that is open to anyone with a passion for nature and a dedication to supporting SANParks. SHR facilitates various activities that enable the public’s involvement in SANPark’s fulfilment of its mandate. Contributions made include raising funds, creating public awareness and supplying workforce and equipment to supplement various conservation, tourism and environmental education needs within SANParks.
SANParks extends its gratitude to SHR members and donors for their effort, which supports the development, management and promotion of sustainable national parks that represent our country’s biodiversity and heritage.
For more information or to volunteer as a SANParks Honorary Ranger please visit www.sanparksvolunteers.org/
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