South African rhino horn trade committee announced
 On 10 February, South Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs introduced the ‘Committee of Inquiry’ tasked with investigating the feasibility of a trade in rhino horn. The 21-member task team will look into technical and strategic aspects of the possible trade and has to submit its report to government before the end of the year.
South Africa emphasised that the country has not taken a position on the issue of legalising the trade in rhino horn and will not do so until the Committee has completed its work and presented its findings.
However, there has been controversy over the selection of the Committee’s members. Read more online
Expanding habitat for Kenya’s black rhinos
 A lack of suitable habitat for rhinos is a serious limiting factor for the recovery of Kenya’s black rhino population. But in a positive step, the government-owned Mutara Conservancy and Ol Pejeta Conservancy have announced plans to partner and create more space for black rhinos to roam.
Mutara Ranch lies to the north of Ol Pejeta Conservancy and its rich grasslands and thick bush are home to many of the species also found on Ol Pejeta, including elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard, giraffe, antelope and zebra. The partnership with Ol Pejeta will provide benefits to wildlife and tourism opportunities.
Read more on our website.
New Education Centre for Lolesha Luangwa
 Exciting plans are underway for the development of a new education centre at the North Luangwa Conservation Programme in Zambia. The centre will be used as part of the programme’s environmental education programme, Lolesha Luangwa.
The education centre will act as the hub for visits by local school children, where they can take part in lessons, watch videos and take part in practical exercises. The education centre will also become a space available for various other community activities (such as teacher-training courses) and an area where tourists can stop off and learn more about black rhino conservation in the region and the community engagement work being done there.
Read more about the plans on our website.
Help a Ranger, Save a Rhino – fundraising target achieved!
 On behalf of the rangers at Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, we would like to thank all of our supporters who so generously donated to our Help a Ranger, Save a Rhino appeal. With the kind support of individuals, zoos, companies and organisations around the world, you’ve helped us raise £29,567 for rhino protection in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park since June 2014.
Visit our website to see how the funds have been spent.
World Wildlife Day
 3 March marks World Wildlife Day – a day that both celebrates the intrinsic value of wild fauna and flora and acts as a reminder of the urgent need to tackle wildlife and forest crime.
The United Nations-led initiative is encouraging the public to take a stand against organised wildlife crime before it’s too late.
Find out how you can get involved.
We would love to hear your thoughts on all our stories and the work that we do; please comment on our website, facebook or twitter pages! Or why not get involved and become a member or help fundraise for one of our programmes?
Photo credits: Poulomee Basu, Mark Carwardine, North Luangwa Conservation Programme, Dirk Swart, World Wildlife Day, Borana Conservancy |
 
Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture with Neil Gaiman
London
We’ve released ‘VIP’ tickets here to see Neil Gaiman at the sold out 13th Douglas Adams Memorial Lecture on 3 March 2015.
RideLondon-Surrey 100
London
Join our RideLondon – Surrey 100 team and be in with a chance to win a limited edition print signed by David Miller. Find out more here.
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  Borana Conservancy, Kenya
During January we sent a total of £76,290 to the field programmes we support.
This includes $38,168 to Borana Conservancy in Kenya, thanks to the Anna Merz Rhino Trust, to help pay for new accommodation and ablution blocks for Borana’s rangers. Borana is home to the newest black rhino sanctuary in Kenya, and its security teams work around the clock.
Sam Taylor, Chief Conservation Officer at Borana Conservancy, is part of the ‘Running for Rangers’ team who are currently training for the Marathon des Sables, a gruelling 250km race that takes place over six days in the depths of the Sahara Desert. Please donate to support their efforts online here.
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| rhino’s energy GmbH |
| A big thank you to rhino’s energy GmbH for kindly donating €1,500 for our Help a Ranger, Save a Rhino appeal. We really appreciate the support their donation and team fundraising at Christmas will provide in purchasing vital equipment for the rangers in South Africa. You can find out more about our partnership with rhino’s energy GmbH online. |
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| twogether |
| Thank you twogether for their generous support for Save the Rhino with staff fundraising and pro-bono designs for our communication and fundraising materials. You can learn more about twogether, the full-service creative agency, online |
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