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Iconic Ecosystems Management

Reinforce connectivity with local trans frontier conservation area.

Sango forms part of a much larger, cross-border conservation effort—one that brings together multiple countries, communities, and conservation areas under a shared vision. Lying within the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA), Sango is contributing to highly ambitious environmental collaborations on the African continent.

The GLTFCA stretches over 100,000 square kilometres across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and South Africa. It encompasses protected areas of global importance, including Gonarezhou National Park in Zimbabwe, Limpopo National Park in Mozambique, and the iconic Kruger National Park in South Africa. Within this expansive landscape lies the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park, a core protected area established in 1998 and jointly managed by the Peace Parks Foundation (PPF) and partner states. The park represents a significant step toward the ecological reconnection of fragmented habitats and the coordinated management of wildlife corridors across borders.

The strength of these initiatives lies in cooperation. Conservation within Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Park involves careful planning of land use, community engagement, and sustainable development throughout the larger landscape. Human activities, including settlement and agriculture, are managed to balance conservation with the needs of people living in and around the area. This approach helps secure habitats for migratory species while also supporting the livelihoods of local populations.

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As part of the Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC), Sango plays a strategic and committed role in the broader conservation landscape. Although not yet incorporated into the Transfrontier Park, the issue of connectivity with other areas of the Greater Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area (GLTFCA) remains a critical focus. With thoughtful planning and stewardship, establishing a wildlife corridor from the SVC to Gonarezhou National Park via Fair Range and the Malilangwe Conservation Trust could significantly strengthen ecological connectivity across the region. With additional human resources, Sango and its board could deepen their contribution to enhancing connectivity, building consensus, and finding practical solutions to create a corridor that allows wildlife movement while respecting local communities.

Leadership within the conservancy also reflects this deep commitment to transboundary cooperation. Sango’s executive director serves as the non-executive Chairman of the German branch of the Peace Parks Foundation, helping to align regional actions with broader institutional support. These links help maintain consistency of vision and promote knowledge exchange across borders.

However, supporting land-use planning and cross-border coordination across such a vast and varied landscape requires not only commitment, but also capacity. With additional human resources, Sango and its board could deepen their contribution to this shared conservation mission, further strengthening its connectivity to regional landscapes.

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