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Reflections on corridors

by Ralph Pina | Sep 30, 2006 | Addo Elephant National Park, conservation

After the Eden to Addo Mega-Hike, the participants were asked to reflect on the concept of “corridors”, as Eden to Addo is a conservation corridor initiative. Here is my effort… If Earth is a self-regulating organism – Gaia to some – then...

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  • A militarised Wolhuter Wilderness Trail
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  • Gantouw Pass
  • Seweweekspoort Para-cycle Tour
  • Paddling to Steenbras mouth
  • Cape of Good Hope Trail 11 years later
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  • A pristine winter’s day on Victoria Peak

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