What we do
Ingwe is a research project operating under the auspice of PAW (Protecting African Wildlife) Conservation
Trust.
We conduct research into the behaviour of leopards (Panthera pardus) and other carnivores, outside formally
protected areas (National Parks and Nature Reserves) in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Data on the density and behaviour of Leopards outside formally protected areas does not currently exist in
any credible format, leaving a gap in understanding. Substantiated data is required to assist in the formulation
of wildlife management policies.
Ingwe research methods enable the study of leopard density, behaviour and population dynamic, taking into
account the likely variables.
The key reason for this research is to assist in the formulation of wildlife management policies, using
scientifically gathered and recorded data. It is essential that management practices be established to address
the issues that surround the conflict between people and predators.
All data compiled will form part of an overall study of the leopard population in Mpumalanga. The results from
this overall provincial study are reported to the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency via PAW
Conservation Trust.
Furthermore the Ingwe aims to support development and assistance of eco-tourism potential and bringing
conservation closer to previously disadvantaged people whom are also impacting on these resources
Project Aims
• To determine the status of the leopard population with Mpumalanga South Africa
• To make recommendations as to the management of the mentioned population.
• To collect data on any melanistic (black) leopard presence in system, should there be evidence to support
this study
Objectives:
• Determine the dynamics of the leopard population in the study area.
• Determine their prey species and their impact on the activities of the human population within the study
area.
• Determine abundance of natural prey species.
• Formulate policy and make recommendations for the management of the leopard population in order to
promote a sustainable co-existence of leopard and human populations.
Trust.
We conduct research into the behaviour of leopards (Panthera pardus) and other carnivores, outside formally
protected areas (National Parks and Nature Reserves) in Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Data on the density and behaviour of Leopards outside formally protected areas does not currently exist in
any credible format, leaving a gap in understanding. Substantiated data is required to assist in the formulation
of wildlife management policies.
Ingwe research methods enable the study of leopard density, behaviour and population dynamic, taking into
account the likely variables.
The key reason for this research is to assist in the formulation of wildlife management policies, using
scientifically gathered and recorded data. It is essential that management practices be established to address
the issues that surround the conflict between people and predators.
All data compiled will form part of an overall study of the leopard population in Mpumalanga. The results from
this overall provincial study are reported to the Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency via PAW
Conservation Trust.
Furthermore the Ingwe aims to support development and assistance of eco-tourism potential and bringing
conservation closer to previously disadvantaged people whom are also impacting on these resources
Project Aims
• To determine the status of the leopard population with Mpumalanga South Africa
• To make recommendations as to the management of the mentioned population.
• To collect data on any melanistic (black) leopard presence in system, should there be evidence to support
this study
Objectives:
• Determine the dynamics of the leopard population in the study area.
• Determine their prey species and their impact on the activities of the human population within the study
area.
• Determine abundance of natural prey species.
• Formulate policy and make recommendations for the management of the leopard population in order to
promote a sustainable co-existence of leopard and human populations.
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