Saai, an organisation that protects the interests of family farmers, which also includes game farmers, recently submitted commentary on the UK government\u2019s consultation on whether to ban the import and export of hunting trophies to and from the UK. The call for evidence and consultation to gather views and expert evidence on trophy hunting was announced by Zac Goldsmith, International Environment Minister. The commentary period ends on 25 January 2020.<\/p>\n
Overexploitation and inappropriately managed hunting activity are cited as some of the main concerns, because these are drivers of species extinction and biodiversity loss according to the UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).<\/p>\n
\u201cThe legal and sustainable use of wildlife, as well as the legal trade in hunting trophies has contributed greatly to the recovery of dwindling species populations \u2013 and even saved animals like the bontebok and the roan and sable antelopes from extinction,\u201d says Francois Rossouw, CEO of Saai.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The wildlife ranching sector not only contributes to the conservation of wildlife, but also makes a considerable contribution to the economy through tourism and the job opportunities that it creates.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are aware that South Africa is being used in this debate as a prime example to lobby against trophy hunting. The facts and research used against our wildlife ranching industry are poor and we believe that the wildlife farmers and their representatives should be given the opportunity to state their side of the argument before a decision is made,\u201d Rossouw adds.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Taking note of Defra\u2019s statement \u2013 that there will be future policy options to be discussed in terms of trophy hunting \u2013 Saai requested a meeting with Defra to make presentations on the wildlife ranching sector in South Africa along with network partners from across the industry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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