Russell Vingevoldt
Hello
Russell Vingevoldt
HELP Rhino Cluster Coordinator
About Me
Russell has been with IRDNC since 2012. He has more than 22 years of conservation experience, including 12 years with the Ministry of ...
... Environment and Tourism and a
further 12 years in tourism, including an eco-friendly operation fully owned by conservancies. Russell has extensive management experience and strong track record in community-based conservation and tourism. He is a human-wildlife conflict specialist and has consulted on the North West Human Lion Conflict Management Plan and the National Human-Wildlife Conflict Policy. His good leadership skills promote excellent community relationship and continuously mentor’s young talent. Russell is based at Wereldsend, IRDNC’s Environmental Education Centre and operates in the Kunene Region, home to the iconic
desert adapted lions, elephants and
rhino.