Tracker Academy: Indigenous Skills for Modern Conservation

Our latest piece for Jim Green Footwear and Game Rangers' Association of Africa, featuring Tracker Academy, is live.

In its first 15 years, the Academy has trained over 320 students, 93% of whom are now employed in conservation work, including guiding, research, and anti-poaching. All students are selected from rural communities, often located near protected areas.

“These students become pioneers in their communities,” says Hannah du Plessis, Camp Coordinator at Tracker Academy. “They go from having few opportunities to becoming breadwinners, role models, and protectors of the land.”

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