Meeting of AfRSG held at Mount Etjo, Namibia, 12-19 April 1997. Chairman Dr Martin Brooks. Clive Walker, chairman of REF, represented the South African private rhino owners.
Levels of rhino poaching have declined, due to (1) market has sufficient horn to meet the demands, (2) rhinoceros are fewer and better protected.
All government funding for rhino conservation is on the decrease.
Mount Etjo Safari lodge is owned by Jan and Annette Oelofse, former Natal Parks Board employee.
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