Sometimes stories just need to be told on paper! Here are some of the ones I’ve done to date:

ZIMBABWE

At the start of Zimbabwe’s land invasions, it seemed to me there was one story that was not being told – the story of the animals, environment and the linked development prospects that were being tragically destroyed by President Mugabe’s political ambition.

I decided to go into Zimbabwe and investigate. It was a shocking journey that left me feeling very angry, deeply sad, and monumentally frustrated with a government that could so easily forget how vital it is to protect a country's natural resources, not only for the sake of the wildlife, but also for the welfare of the people.

Following this investigation, I wrote two articles which appeared in The Mail and Guardian in South Africa (Zimbabwe’s Silent Minority and The Parks of Peace), and a further detailed report which helped to encourage lobbyists and conservationists to rally in support of conserving Zimbabwe’s natural resources for future generations. Sadly, I fear there is still a great deal of work that needs to be done.

A report by Cathy Buckle on ZANU PF’s legacy to Zimbabwe.

THE STORY OF AN AFRICAN WILD DOG

This was inspired after a 6-week stint filming alongside Afriscreen Films in Botswana for a production they were working on for the BBC Natural World series. I was filming and directing ‘the making of’ the production, and was completely awestruck by what it actually took to get this film made. Chasing a pack of wild dogs through the African bush requires nerves of steel, a garage full of spare parts for battle-wearied vehicles, specialist camera equipment, and the most wonderful passion and dedication from all the crew.