Korsman committee takes top SANParks award
Korsman gets national recognition for good efforts
On Friday (November 16), Korsman Conservancy won a prestigious SANParks Kudu award in the category “Community Contribution: Non-profit Making Institutions”, which included a R20 000 prize.
Chairperson of Korsman Conservancy Jane Trembath explained that the award is in recognition of the committee’s environmental stewardship of Korsman Bird Sanctuary through the removal of invasive vegetation, an ecological burning programme and eliminating sewage spills into the water. The annual award is made by SANParks in collaboration with FNB and Total SA.
“We are thrilled to get this recognition, because we are a small conservancy operating on a shoestring,” Trembath said.
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“I have a passionate and dedicated committee that works with me and we’ve made significant strides in the conservation of Korsman Bird Sanctuary.”
Janine Raftopoulos, SANParks’ Head of Communications, stressed the importance of conservation and cultural heritage, saying that the awards allow SANParks to honour those people whose “conservation efforts and national pride are exemplary”.
“Entering the awards also provides benefits and financial rewards for the entrants,” she said.
“Finalists and winners receive exposure and peer recognition by being associated with these prestigious awards.”
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