Conservancy profile

Oskop Conservancy

(Name derived from a freehold farm in the area)

Registered	January 2001
Address	Oskop Conservancy, Private Bag 2003, Gibeon
Telephone	063-252253
Approximate population	120
Main home languages	Khoekhoegowab
Area (square kilometers)	95
Region	Hardap
Geographical features	Flat landscape of shrub savanna. Annual rainfall varies between 100 and 200 mm.
Unusual or important features	None
Major wildlife resources	Springbok, Ostrich, Steenbok, Oryx
Management	Management committee of six men and three women, Monitoring using the event book system. A wildlife management plan has been formulated. Strip road based game count conducted.
Enterprises	Own use hunting
Support agencies	MET, NDT (main local NGO), NACOBTA, NNF, LAC, DRFN, MAWF, USAID LIFE Plus, WWF
View fact sheet	View fact sheet [pdf 104 KB]