New National Park declared for South Africa

A new National Park has been declared in South Africa's Eastern Cape, the Grasslands National Park, after being officially declared a protected zone by Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment Minister David Maynier. The park's creation has been met with mixed reactions, as landowners were initially sceptical, but plans will involve collaborative stewardship agreements with farmers, ensuring that agricultural operations can continue on the land. The WWF's involvement suggests a commitment to responsible land use and conservation.