Rockwood Conservation

07/13/2026

07/08/2026

🦏 THE TIDE IS TURNING FOR RHINOS! 🦏

We at Rockwood Conservation proudly stand behind the powerful open letter just sent by the Sustainable Use Coalition Southern Africa (SUCo-SA) to our new Minister of Environment, David Maynier.

For nearly 50 years, the ban on the rhino horn trade has failed. It has not removed the demand, but instead handed a lucrative monopoly to illegal syndicates. Right now, these criminals reap all the profits, while private custodians are left to bear the massive, unsustainable costs of feeding, protecting, and caring for living rhinos.

This has to stop.

SUCo-SA is urging the government to accept the recent Northern Cape High Court judgment and build a clean, traceable, and legal framework for trading ethically sourced horn. This isn't about a free-for-all —it's about shifting the value away from dead rhinos on the black market, and towards living rhinos on protected land.
If an animal can safely and lawfully produce value while staying alive, that value MUST go toward paying for its protection!

Click below to read the full letter to Minister Maynier. 👇

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We need to show the government that the world is watching and supporting this vital 21st-century conservation strategy.
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https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rrcr7vm5ld66l6rxe8ed5/Letter-Mr-Maynier-Rhino-Judgement.pdf?rlkey=nhqz8cav8wubo76xzx2pucsu4&dl=0

07/03/2026

MASSIVE LEGAL VICTORY FOR RHINO CONSERVATION!

Today, we are celebrating a historic win for rhinos and private reserves across South Africa! The Northern Cape High Court has resoundingly dismissed (with costs!) the government’s application for leave to appeal a landmark ruling. The courts have once more ordered the issuance of export permits for legally and ethically harvested rhino horn from conservation breeding facilities.

Why is this so crucial for Rockwood Conservation? Since 2010, South Africa’s iconic Kruger National Park has lost more than 80% of its rhinos. While private reserves like Rockwood have successfully protected and grown our rhino populations, this success has come at an immense and unsustainable financial cost. This ruling allows conservationists to finally sell the horns we ethically trim, providing a much-needed lifeline to cover these massive protection costs.

The Science is Clear:
• It’s a Renewable Resource: Rhino horn is made of keratin—the same dead tissue as human hair and nails—and grows constantly.
• Zero Harm: Horns are safely and routinely harvested from live rhinos without causing any pain or injury.
• Protection First: We already trim horns to deter poachers and prevent injuries.
• Funding the Fight: Selling these existing stockpiles will provide desperately needed capital to fund security and sustainably protect our rhinos.

For too long, the ban on legal trade has forced consumers to the black market, creating an artificial monopoly that benefits poaching syndicates. Now, we have a legal, regulated alternative that empowers the people actually protecting these magnificent animals.

Our Call to the New Minister: We urge the newly appointed Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, David Maynier, to do the right thing. We ask him to show courage and integrity, honour the court's decision, and transfer control of this resource away from organized crime and back into the hands of those protecting them.

This is a bold step toward 21st-century conservation. Let’s celebrate this victory and keep fighting for a future where rhinos thrive and communities prosper!

04/14/2026

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04/07/2026

This is one of the clearest explanations of why regulated, legal trade—rather than a blanket ban—is essential to saving the rhino. I encourage you to take a few minutes to watch it.

02/16/2026

Come say hallo to the Game Trackers Africa – Rockwood Conservation team at the annual SCI Convention in Nashville.
If you’re dreaming of an unforgettable big game safari that blends adventure, luxury, and real conservation impact, this is your moment.
📍 Booth No. 1823
We’d love to meet you, share our story, and help you plan a safari you’ll never forget.
See you in Nashville!

02/04/2026

Come say hallo to the Game Trackers Africa – Rockwood Conservation team at the annual DSC Convention in Atlanta.
If you’re dreaming of an unforgettable big game safari that blends adventure, luxury, and real conservation impact, this is your moment.
📍 Booth No. 1411
We’d love to meet you, share our story, and help you plan a safari you’ll never forget.
See you in Atlanta!

; Craig Boddington ;