The Cape Parrot Working Group (CPWG) was formed in 2001 following the PhD research of the late Olaf Wirminghaus (Wirminghaus 2002) at the University of Natal (now University of KwaZulu-Natal).  

The CPWG is a formal body made up of a wide range of interested stakeholders, concerned with the conservation of this species, and representing the diverse range of interests which include not only the wild population and its habitat but also the captive population for which a studbook is being developed.  The CPWG is also overseen by an executive committee representing the stakeholders.

Stakeholders include:

• University Researchers
• Cape Parrot Aviculturalists
• Cape Parrot Captive breeding programme & studbook
• Members of the provincial and national nature conservation authorities of South Africa
• Government legislative animal permitting officers
• Local birding groups, farmers and interested individuals
• Eco-tourism projects
• Local communities
• NGO's (other species, conservation, education)
• Forest managers (DWAF)
• Industry (e.g. Private Forestry Companies)
• Veterinarians
• Environmental lawyers

The work of the CPWG is co-ordinated by the CPWG Coordinator (position currently vacant), this role includes coordinating and facilitating communication between the relevant parties, assisting and encourage members to implement the aims of the CPWG and most importantly to increase public awareness and education of the public and communities close to Cape Parrot habitats in the plight of the Cape Parrot. 

The following photos were taken by Louise Warburton as part of her activities as CPWG co-ordinator
Cape Parrots flying over Umtata on a CPBBD Count	Wild chicks ringed and vital statistics monitored
Cape Parrot in a Yellowood tree	Cape Parrot in a Pecan nut tree

Cape Parrot Working Group Contact Details: Email: CapeParrot@ukzn.ac.za

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This web page is kindly hosted by UKZN. 
The contents of this website may not necessarily reflect the views of UKZN or all stakeholders of the CPWG.
Web Page last updated July 2007
visitors since April 2007