Regions: South Africa
Trustees
The Legacy of the Wild Foundation is governed by a committed board of trustees who ensure the organisation operates ethically, transparently, and in alignment with our mission to protect African wildlife.
Johann Barnardt
Founder & Trustee
Johann is the founder of Legacy of the Wild Foundation and brings years of hands-on experience in wildlife management. His background spans wildlife rehabilitation, species translocations, and reserve management. With extensive field knowledge and practical conservation expertise, Johann provides strategic direction grounded in real-world frontline conservation.
Kirsten Townsend
Chairperson
Kirsten is an educator with a strong passion for wildlife and community upliftment. She is deeply committed to humanitarian engagement and believes conservation and community development go hand in hand.
Kirsten brings a valuable perspective in education, outreach, and social impact within the foundation’s work.
Tyron Clark
Ecologist
Tyron is a consulting zoologist with over 14 years of experience working across Africa and Asia. He is the Director of Seek Biodiversity Consulting and a registered Professional Natural Scientist with SACNASP. His work focuses on biodiversity assessments, wildlife monitoring, and environmental impact reporting for developments ranging from small enterprises to multinational projects. With specialist expertise in avifauna, herpetofauna, and ecological analysis, Tyron brings strong scientific insight into habitat protection and responsible environmental management.Through his experience in conservation planning and compliance, Tyron supports the Foundation’s commitment to science-based decision-making and long-term ecosystem sustainability.
How You Can Help / Support Wildlife in Africa
Donate
Your contributions help fund conservation efforts, future wildlife care facilities, and community education programs.
Partner with Us
Organisations and individuals can collaborate to support wildlife protection initiatives.
Volunteer
Opportunities will become available as our programs,
projects and facilities are established.
Fund the Frontline
Your support powers wildlife protection, ecosystem restoration, and conservation action where it matters most.
Whether you give once, contribute monthly, or support a specific initiative, you are helping protect the heartbeat of the wild.
Stand with us. Fund the frontline. Protect the future.