Memories I am the wife of SP6 Charles Spaw that was stationed in Verdun in 1995 to late 1996. Would like information of Verdun and Etain France. Want a map of Verdun.
Pilanesberg National Park I would like to reply to your comment with regards to Pilanesberg.
Firstly Pilanesberg is a 57 000 hectare reserve and yes most of the Wildlife was introduced back into the area ( due to them being removed by farmers and human settlers) but what criteria do you use to rate it as artificial.
The giant strides in Wildife management that have been made in Pilanesberg over the last 20 years have been instrumental in the conservation of Wildlife not only in South Africa but also in the whole of Africa.
Currently Pilanesberg is a haven for some of the most endangered wildlife species globally such as the African Wild Dog and is the 5 most important Rhino population on planet earth.
They also have a good population of Disease free Buffalo and Lion and the lions are considered to be one of the most important genetically diverse populations in the country and are highly saught after by reserve that are considering re-introducing Lions to areas where they have been eradicated by the wanton destruction of man.
With the modern expansion of the human population Globally, areas such as Pilanesberg should be regarded as reminders of what Africa once was and currently plans are under way to extend the reserve to join up to Madikwe Game Reserve to the north and give a total area of 245 000 hectares.
Andrew Jackson
Hello Peter and Helen, great to hear from you and to read that Jehovah nearly captured again.
BBC now telling the rest of GB that the game is for honour between N and S hemisphere which of course is a load of old boloney - I think it's a ploy but can't think why.
I have sent details of your blog to Jim McStarkers so you may hear from him seeing as it's free.
Cheers mi hearties and take good care - Graham
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peter g
Does anyone have a map of Verdun for Mrs Spaw?