Landmark Foundation: Rewilding Through Partnership

For over three decades, Landmark Foundation has walked the middle path: Not controlling nature. Not abandoning it. But partnering with it.

Conservation ⟷ Community Benefit
Science ⟷ Traditional Knowledge
Predator Protection ⟷ Livestock Safety
Wilderness ⟷ Sustainable Use
Today's Needs ⟷ Tomorrow's Legacy

Challenge: Farmers lose livestock. Predators lose their lives.
Middle Path: Non-lethal solutions that protect both.

Innovations:
• Guardian Dogs - Anatolian Shepherds protecting flocks
• Kraaling Systems - Smart enclosures reducing losses
• Early Warning Systems - Technology meets traditional knowledge
• Compensation Programs - Fairness for all stakeholders

The Karoo: Africa's Galapagos
- Ancient ecosystem under threat
- Climate change frontline
- Repository of endemic species

Our Approach:
• Land Acquisition for Protection
• Species Reintroduction Programs
• Habitat Restoration Projects
• Climate Resilience Research
• Community Education Initiatives

The Middle Path: Local communities as partners, not obstacles. Employment opportunities in conservation. Education programs for all ages. Cultural heritage preservation. Sustainable tourism development.

Founding Story
Dr. Mike and Dr. Sue Pam Bool Smuts: The Pioneers. 1993: Two veterinarians see the Karoo's treasures disappearing. 2025: Over 30 years of relentless dedication to rewilding.