Conservancy profile

!Gawachab Conservancy

(Name of farm derived from Odendaal plan)

Registered	September 2005
Address	!Gawachab Conservancy, P.O. Box 422, Keetmanshoop
Telephone	081-2292885
Approximate population	500
Main home languages	Khoekhoegowab, Afrikaans
Area (square kilometers)	132
Region	Karas
Geographical features	Arid area with average annual rainfall of 100-150 mm. Fairly flat area with isolated, underdeveloped sand dunes in the middle, dunes support the shrubs. River running across cutting it into pieces.
Unusual or important features	Fish River, bordering Naute Dam. Old railway station and road used mostly by tourists.
Major wildlife resources	Steenbok, Oryx, Springbok, African wild cat, Jackal, variety of birds.
Management	Management Committee of six men and one woman. No staff at present.
Enterprises	None at present.
Support agencies	MET, SUCO, DOF, NDT (main local NGO) USAID LIFE Plus, WWF, MAWF
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