Leopard ecology
Long-running research and protection of the Cape's last free-roaming leopards — conflict mitigation over persecution.
CAN Channel · Rewilding & Biodiversity
Protecting Southern Africa's biodiversity — predator ecology, ethical land use and the rewilding of whole landscapes, led by Dr Bool Smuts from the Zeekoegat Historical Homestead, Riversdale.
The work
Long-running research and protection of the Cape's last free-roaming leopards — conflict mitigation over persecution.
Understanding and protecting mesopredators in farmed landscapes — science in service of coexistence.
Restoring degraded landscapes and championing ethical, biodiversity-positive land management across Southern Africa.
"If you think the economy is more important than the environment, try counting your money while you hold your breath." — Dr Bool Smuts, Landmark Foundation
Get involved
Volunteer — join field research, camera-trap work and rewilding projects.
Join — become a member and stand with the Trust's campaigns.
Donate — fund predator protection and landscape restoration directly.
Contact: bool@landmark.org.za · +27 (0)83 324 3344 · Zeekoegat Historical Homestead, Riversdale 6601, South Africa.
A founding CAN partner since the beginning — Dr Bool Smuts spoke at CAN's very first First Friday summit.