Ecologist calls on Khama to save pristine ecosystem

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MAUN: A renowned Okavango Research Institute (ORI) ecologist Dr Richard Fynn will today present his research findings to President Ian Khama at Kalahari Conservation Society dinner in Gaborone arguing for the protection of the Savuti-Mababe-Linyanti ecosystem (SMLE).

SMLE is a biodiversity rich area consisting of extensive woodland landscapes between the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti swamps.  SMLE has a great diversity of seasonal habitats from the extensive pristine wetlands of the Okavango Delta and the Linyanti Swamps. The Department of Museums recently revealed their plans to list the area as Botswana’s third UNESCO heritage site.

Presenting his research findings at Maun Lodge to stakeholders recently, Dr Fynn described SMLE as one of Africa remaining few pristine savanna ecosystems. He however noted with concern that this ‘wildlife Eden’ run the risk of being compromised for tourism.

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