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The Link Magazine August 1993
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Out of West Swindon save Africa's national parks
MIZEN S National Parks in Africa are under threat, so are the animals and plants to be found in them. So
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how would you react if someone offered you the chance of helping to save the world's National
Parks with a bit of white water rafting down the Zambesi, or taking part in a foot safari in
Repairs To All Makes Zimbabwe on the side? Louise Wilkes reports.
of Domestic
'Conservation Direct' is a brand Peter Scott, recently a Major in the
& Commercial new organisation launched in June Army's Logistics Corps, lives in
Vacuum Cleaners to utilise the skills and abilities of Shaw and is one of Britain's eleven
volunteers from Britain. It offers CD National Park liaison officers.
Collection and Delivery
you the opportunity to embark on He has the job of recruiting enthusi-
\ 0793 881007 such an adventure as part of a team, astic volunteers willing to contrib-
after training and fundraising. ute to the conservation of Africa's
33 Angus Close The organisation has set up a great wildlife parks.
Ramleaze number of teams around Britain, and Unlike other organisations of its
' West Swindon the local one has been established kind, 'Conservation Direct' is not a
Mention this ad for discounts right here in West Swindon. project limited to people of a certain
age with certain skills. Anyone over
18 is welcome as past experiences in
conservation work is not essential.
NEW KITCHENS p Peter says anybody can join in.
"We have three expeditions
BUILT IN COMPUTER WORKSTATIONS planned, all to the same project area
(for home or office), - a three week preparation visit, a
three month working expedition and Peter Scott - going into Africa
CARPENTRY AND ALL TYPES OF JOINERY then a maintenance visit later. So All the volunteers will undergo
we need volunteers for different thorough preparation and will be
+ Solid wood doors
+ All units supplied rigid lengths of time. Some will have expected to take part in a personal
professional skills, others will have skills and team building exercises
•. Replacement doors fitted general abilities to offer." before going out to Africa.
+ Windows, doors and furniture made to your specifications Peter firmly believes that taking There is' also the question of
part in the project will benefit young money. Each volunteer will have to
+ Over 15 years experience and old alike, providing people with raise the cost of their trip through
a focus for their life skills, and an sponsorship and fund-raising.
+ Free consultation without any obligation
opportunity to meet new targets for Training on going about this will
themselves. However, anyone con- also be given.
Telephone Phil Barrett on (0793) 873003 (Westlea)
templating volunteering must be As well as the practical projects in
prepared for a challenge. the Conservation Direct pro-
"Westerners may think preserv- gramme, white water rafting and
ingAfrica's safari lands and wildlife safaris are also planned as recrea-
is important, but park boundaries tion for the volunteers taking part.
on maps mean little on the ground Peter Scott is recruiting volun-
unless local tribes people see that teers willing to work in Zambia and
they can benefit from tourists at- Zimbabwe now. So, if the thought
tracted to the parks. It requires some of joining the pioneering team head-
very subtle handling before we can ing for Africa appeals to you, why
get down to practical conservation not volunteer?
ERMIN work." Give Peter a call on 872424.

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