the people the need for setting aside a portion of their territory for wildlife conservation. Land for wildlife on the one hand in the eyes of the people cannot be reconciled with the need for land for settlement, grazing and agricultural purposes. How can we, in KaNgwane, when we are so land-hungry, penalise ourselves by establishing a wilderness sanctuary? We are, however, optimistic that the KaNgwane Legislative Assembly and the Swazi people will support this venture which is aimed at restoring part of their lost wilderness heritage. We are also hopeful that the central government will have a sympathetic ear should such a project entail the need for compensatory land for the land which will be used for this project. It is our dream that this project, when completed, should provide a change for the town and the city dweller who wants to spend a holiday in the countryside. We would like it to offer something different from the Kruger National Park and to be so developed that it will be possible to issue hunting licences; because we know that man has always been part of the environment and will also have to be part of our wilderness. The cropping will, however, be strictly controlled to keep a correct balance and to ensure that the project is economically viable. Perhaps it could include trophy hunting on a very selected basis. But perhaps we are only dreaming aloud, because such a project cannot be established without patrons and benefactors who will give us the financial backing. It will be necessary to introduce additional wildlife trails and restcamps will have to be built. Expert advice will be needed not only in developing such a project into an economic tourist attraction, but to restore a lost heritage for posterity.
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