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INTRODUCTION

The Southern African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA) is an independent, non-profitable body, founded in 1970. The association is dedicated to the conservation and wise management of the wildlife resources of southern Africa.

The Wildlife Management Association's purposes are served through its elected Executive council, an annual symposium, and by the publication of a scientific journal (South African Journal of Wildlife Research) and an annual SAWMA Newsletter.

At present the about 360 individuals, mainly from South Africa, but also various other countries of the world are members of the association. About 100 Institutions subscribe to the hard copy of the South African Journal of Wildlife Research.

Photo: Prof Rudi van Aarde

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSOCIATION


  • To provide a forum for communication between wildlife managers in Southern Africa;
  • To encourage research and publish a scientific journal devoted to results of wildlife research;
  • To provide a reference and liaison service to members through a regular newsletter;
  • To assist in the co-ordination of wildlife research in southern Africa through any means possible;
  • To provide professional and technical expertise to further the aims of the
        Wildlife Management Association of Southern Africa