1996 During 1996, the Junior Honorary Rangers programme was launched. At this stage, there were 500 members across 23 regions, serving approximately 40 000 hours of volunteer duties. In 1994, South African National Parks (SANParks) was established. All insignia were revised to reflect this. At this stage there were 500 members across 20 regions in South Africa. Activities included: Park orientation services at information centres, film and slide shows, fixed exhibitions, hiking trails, night drives, library and nursery duty, caravan park duties, gate and reception desk duties, law enforcement, stock taking, translation service (at symposiums), game capture and translocations, fundraising and education. 1994 Game Capture and translocations were included in member duties in 1994. Shoulder epaulettes formed part of the uniform in the 1990s and early 2000s. Between 1964 and 1987, Honorary Rangers were only active in the Kruger National Park. The National Parks Board informally allocated specific duties to appointed Honorary Rangers on an ad hoc basis. 1964 – 1987 The National Parks green flag was used by members on duty in the Kruger National Park between 1964 – 1970. The National Parks red flag was used by members on duty in the Kruger National Park between 1970 and 1987. Founding members 1987 – 1994 In 1987 the Association of Honorary Rangers was established with 300 members. Although mainly active in the Kruger National Park, the new regional structure had a more structured and coordinated approach. A uniform and insignia were adopted. The black flag was used by members on duty in the Kruger National Park between 1987 to 1994. Magnetic vehicle decals 1987 to 1994 During 1998, the first Kruger Birding Weekends were hosted by West Rand Region in the Kruger National Park and the first Sunset Serenade classical concert was hosted in the KNP in 1999. 1998 Timeline 60YEARS OF CONSERVATION 60 years of conservation In 1993 the first Sand River Bush Camp was hosted. As additional bush camps were launched, including Nyarhi and Loffiesdraai, the Bush Camp National Project came into being. 1993 SANParks Honorary Rangers 2024 12 About the SANParks Honorary Rangers continued
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