WWF South Africa
Questions & Answers

Herewith follows a list of general environmental conservation information, including wildlife education organisations, Technikons and Universities.

Q. How can I help to protect our planet from global warming?
A. Recycle paper, glass and metals - making new products uses more energy.
Replace light bulbs with energy-efficient fluorescents.
Replace worn-out home appliances with energy-efficient models.
Insulate your geyser and hot water pipes to lag the warmth generate.


Q. How can I support WWF-SA? Can I become a member of WWF-SA?
A. You can support WWF-SA by making a donation of money or a product or service. WWF-SA does not have an individual membership scheme, but individuals are welcome to support our work. Click on "Support WWF" for more information.

Q. Can I apply to WWF-SA for funding or bursaries?
A. WWF-SA has limited funds available to fund its conservation projects, and is unable to fund all the applications it receives. Therefore, take a look at what we don't fund before submitting an application to us. Due to the limited funds available, we are unable to fund bursaries of any kind.

Q. Does WWF-SA accept volunteers, interns or exchange students?
A. WWF-SA does not have the facilities or resources to accept volunteers or interns who wish to work for or help us. We can refer you to several of our partner conservation organisations that do accept volunteers or may be able to point you in the right direction:

Environmental Justice Networking Forum, P O Box 100029, SCOTTSVILLE 3209; tel: 033-3949073/4; fax: 033-3455841
National Botanical Institute, Private Bag X7, CLAREMONT 7735; tel: 021-7621166; fax: 021-7623229
South African National Parks, P O Box 787, PRETORIA 0001; tel: 012-3439770; fax: 012-3430153; e-mail: sharonj@parks-sa.co.za
Wildlife & Environment Society of South Africa, P O Box 394, HOWICK 3290; tel: 033-3303931; fax: 033-3304576; e-mail: wls@alpha.futurenet.co.za

Bio-experience, Natanya Dreyer, P O Box 76, WELBEKEND, 1517; tel: 083 676 5157
; e-mail: bioexperience@absamail.co.za

Q. Where can I study nature conservation?
A. Here are some of the institutions or organisations that offer courses in environmental or nature conservation and/or related disciplines:

Cape Technikon, Cape Town
Centre for Conservation Education, Cape Town
Delta Environmental Centre, Johannesburg
EcoTraining (Eco-tourism training college), White River
Peninsula Technikon, Cape Town
Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education
Pretoria Technikon
Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), Johannesburg
Rhodes University, Grahamstown
South African College for Teachers, Pretoria
Southern African Wildlife College, near the Kruger National Park
University of Cape Town
University of Natal, Durban
University of Port Elizabeth
University of Pretoria
University of South Africa (UNISA)
University of Stellenbosch
University of the Orange Free State, Bloemfontein
University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), Johannesburg


Q. How can I contact other WWF-SA offices around the world?
A. Visit www.wwf.org and choose the WWF office's website you want to visit.

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