How can the cheetah be saved?
The long-term goal of the Cheetah Conservation Fund is to secure the survival of cheetahs and their ecosystem. CCF continues working through multi-disciplined programmes, establishing systems of management and reducing conflicts between humans and cheetahs. Fieldwork produces data that allows all parties to understand not only the role of the cheetah and other predators, but also the sensitive balance of nature. This understanding assists farmers to develop sound management practices that ensure the ecological balance necessary for increased productivity. CCF’s research, conservation and education programmes promote understanding. Understanding promotes appreciation. Appreciation promotes a willingness to conserve for the future. There are many different approaches that can be taken to ensure the conservation of a species. Effective conservation requires cooperation. Although cheetah numbers in other countries are not as high as those in Namibia, it is essential to expand and develop r
