WESTVILLE Girls’ High School were honoured to be the recipients of a signed copy of The Natal Parks Board – A Conservation Adventure.

The book donated by WildTrust documents the history and achievements of the Natal Parks Board, a well-regarded conservation authority, through the insightful words of Dr. George Hughes, its last CEO.

Sesethu Senene, marketing and communications manager of the school, said the donation of these books was made in memory of Honourable Justice Mark Kumleben (1927-2024), who served on the Natal Parks Board from 1983 to 1994.

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“The Kumleben family kindly facilitated this donation, honouring Justice Kumleben’s dedication to conservation. Dr. Hughes, a prominent marine biologist, details the history of conservation efforts in the KwaZulu-Natal Province from the late 1900s, highlighting the transformation of the Natal Parks Board into what is now known as Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife.”

In addition to the book donation, WildTrust gifted the school with indigenous trees.

Senene expressed her gratitude, saying the trees will become part of Westville Girls’ High School’s ongoing initiative to plant only indigenous trees, reinforcing their commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity.

“We thank the WildTrust for selecting our school as part of this wonderful project. The work the organisation does in creating awareness about biodiversity and wildlife is a vital one in the efforts of creating cohesion between humans, plants, and animals and ensuring sustainability.”

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