Join the SAWC Herding Academy and Become a Catalyst for Biodiversity Restoration Through Strategic Planned Grazing.

The SAWC Herding Academy is at the forefront of a revolutionary approach to conservation: leveraging the power of professional herding to restore biodiversity at scale. We believe that by combining traditional knowledge with modern ecological practices, we can transform landscapes and create thriving ecosystems for both wildlife and communities.

To train and empower Professional Herders with the skills and knowledge to implement strategic planned grazing, contributing to biodiversity preservation and ecosystem restoration across Southern Africa.

• Biodiversity Enhancement: Planned grazing, guided by our trained herders, rejuvenates degraded land, prevents soil erosion, and restores critical wildlife habitats.
• Regenerative Agriculture: We focus on grazing patterns that enhance land health, promoting soil regeneration, vegetation growth, and biodiversity.
• Large-Scale Impact: Our training creates a network of skilled herders capable of implementing biodiversity-friendly practices across vast landscapes.
• Community Empowerment: We provide viable, economically successful, and socially acceptable ways for communities to participate in conservation.
• Inclusivity: We create an avenue for inclusivity into conservation in Africa.

• Restoration of degraded ecosystems and creation of biodiversity hotspots.
• Increased plant species richness and wildlife habitat restoration.
• Enhanced soil fertility and water retention.
• Reduced human-wildlife conflict.
• Empowered communities and improved livelihoods.