Ford
Wildlife Foundation
Ford
Wildlife Foundation
About Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF)
Environmental education and conservation is critical to the future of South Africa, a country known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. Ford has been producing and selling vehicles in South Africa for over 100 years and recognises the need to support conservation and environmental sustainability.
Against this background the Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) was established in November 2014, funded by the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, and supported by its nationwide network of Ford Dealers. The FWF is unique in its partnership with organisations, who are selected by Ford and the FWF board, they receive the full-time use of locally assembled Ford Rangers for a period of two years.
The Ford Rangers enable the supported projects to make a tangible impact in the communities and assist in daily operations such as transporting field equipment, helping vets reach animals in need of medical assistance, or translocating the animals themselves. As an example, the Cheetah Metapopulation Project amassed over 240 000 kms with their Ranger in two years.
The vehicles operating in all Ford Wildlife Foundation projects are monitored and serviced by Ford’s extensive and supportive dealer network to ensure they operate at peak efficiency and can handle the relentless hours and punishing roads.
The FWF supports environmental education, research, and conservation projects across Sub Sahara Africa.
About Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF)
Environmental education and conservation is critical to the future of South Africa, a country known for its diverse wildlife and natural beauty. Ford has been producing and selling vehicles in South Africa for over 100 years and recognises the need to support conservation and environmental sustainability.
Against this background the Ford Wildlife Foundation (FWF) was established in November 2014, funded by the Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa, and supported by its nationwide network of Ford Dealers. The FWF is unique in its partnership with organisations, who are selected by Ford and the FWF board, they receive the full-time use of locally assembled Ford Rangers for a period of two years.
The Ford Rangers enable the supported projects to make a tangible impact in the communities and assist in daily operations such as transporting field equipment, helping vets reach animals in need of medical assistance, or translocating the animals themselves. As an example, the Cheetah Metapopulation Project amassed over 240 000 kms with their Ranger in two years.
The vehicles operating in all Ford Wildlife Foundation projects are monitored and serviced by Ford’s extensive and supportive dealer network to ensure they operate at peak efficiency and can handle the relentless hours and punishing roads.
The FWF supports environmental education, research, and conservation projects across Sub Sahara Africa.
Conservation Projects
Research Projects
Education Projects
FWF Committee
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