Report on recent developments from the managers of the Oskop conservancy
1. With the recent increase in grazing herds, we have observed an increased net migration of animals into the conservancies. The use of kraals and the sound of gunshots have probably pushed animals out of the conservancies into them. While manageable at this point in time, further net increase of animals into the conservancies will not be sustainable and upset the balance of the ecosystem in the conservancies.

2. We have also noticed an increase in animal-related accidents on the highways outside the conservancies. There has thus far been a few accidents leading to the deaths of 3 wildebeest. The recent migration of animals has also been causing the disruption of traffic on nearby highways, which is not beneficial to transportation in the region and the animals of Hardap. The urban population seems to be dissatisfied with the frequent delays and traffic jams.

We conclude that immediate measures to be taken to address the above issues.

Oskop conservancy, Hardap