Leopards, symbols of our natural heritage, are vanishing at an alarming rate. In the past few decades, their population has declined by 75% due to habitat loss and human activity. This isn't a loss of a species; it's a reflection of our relationships with the planet.
LANDMARK REWILDING
We are a South African Non-Governmental Organisation dedicated to implement effective, ethical, economically sustainable, and ecologically sound land management solutions across diverse environments and land uses. We operate at large scale to achieve sustainable conservation outcomes.
We specialise in safeguarding top predator species and restoring ecosystems through:
- Leopard conservation - protecting one of Africa's flagship predators.
- Landscape conservation and rewilding - promoting connectivity of natural habitats for wildlife and recovery.
- Ecological restoration - reviving degraded landscapes.
- Ecological governance - advocating for policy and ethical environmental stewardship.
- Human-wildlife coexistence - Promoting ethical land-use in productive farming systems.
‘A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community.
It is wrong when it tends otherwise.’
Aldo Leopold
THE CHAMELEON,
OUR EMBLEM
The chameleon is featured as our mascot. It blends between the between the floral and faunal world, present the kaleidoscope of diversity of the natural world.
It also the epitome of fragility, demonstrating the sensitivity to the vagrancies of our human impact on their species: pollution, habitat destruction, fragmentation and human-caused mortality.
Their fragility to human impacts is reflected in the plight of many species, not least the leopard.
Testimonials
Prof. Lesley Green
"The Landmark's innovative approach to conservation and ecological governance is truly groundbreaking and vital for sustainable environmental protection. Their efforts deserve your support."
Daniel Truter (farmer)
"I wish to thank the Landmark for helping me, when I had severe calf losses. The introduction and support, to better understand and respect the leopard was a wonderful learning experience for me, sincere appreciation for your support."
Dr. Igshaan Samuels, PhD
"Since 2016, I have worked in collaboration with the Landmark [..] on the Shepherding Back Biodiversity Project and with carnivore conservation research [...]. These projects are visionary and provided an important contribution to the field not only regionally but globally."
Prof. Eugene Moll
"I became closely associated and took a keen interest in the work of the Landmark. I believe they are one of the innovative leaders in this conservation field in South Africa. [...] Their work in the Karoo (Shepherding Back Biodiversity Project) and with leopards is not only innovative and necessary, but it is groundbreaking research of international quality and importance."