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International Ranger Training Academies
The IAPF Victoria Falls Ranger Training Facility was opened in March of 2010. This international academy on 5000 hectares currently allows up to 40 rangers to be trained at one time. Trainees are exposed to a vast diversity of wildlife and terrain, preparing them to deploy to any area and fulfil the daily challenges of protecting wildlife.
During the course rangers are taught a number of subjects in the classroom before taking these various components and fulfilling the operational requirements of protecting the academy itself.
The Academy was only made possible through the outstanding and unwavering support of the community and all the relevant authorities. It demonstrates what can be achieved when all concerned stakeholders are working together towards a common goal. Rani resorts and Mantis collection have kindly made the reserve available and continue to work very closely with the IAPF.
To view how the IAPF and the Victoria Falls Academy begun click here
10 different subject matter experts make themselves available for instruction at the academy. This diversity in knowledge and teaching methods provides trainees with the best possible platform for achieving everything they can.
The second Academy in South Africa has recently been opened and is training as of January 2012. On the edge of Kruger National Park the Eco-Ranger Academy, Directed by JC Strauss will offer a solution to the poaching issues in South Africa and bordering countries. A number of other initiatives are also based our of Eco-Ranger which is an institution for Conservation Guardian's.
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In conjunction with the Wilderness Foundation the IAPF is now planning a third training academy in South Africa's Eastern Cape at the Baviaanskloof Mega Reserve which is listed as a World Heritage Site. This project was completed by the WF in 2011 after an 8 year resurection project of the 270,000 hectare wilderness area.
IAPF feature in Africa Geographic
The IAPF has featured in this month’s edition of Africa Geographic. The task. To whip journalist Aaron Gekoski into a ranger after only one week of training.
IAPF feature in “Rhino Wars” National Geographic article
The IAPF is featured in the March 2012 issue of National Geographic, in an article entitled Rhino Wars.
Chizarira National Park
The IAPF is now reaching the final phases of its plan to commence a joint venture with Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZPWMA) to core manage Chiz....
Damien on 'The Project'
Damien appeared on the popular Australian news and current affairs tv show 'The Project'. He discussed the hardships that the rangers on the ground face on a day to day basis and even had a shot at Elle Mcpherson for advocating t....
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