This letter is a reference from Prof. Gerhard H Verdoorn in his capacity as Director: Research and Conservation of the Endagered Wildlife Trust ("the EWT"). The EWT is a member of IUCN, Switzerland, The World Conservation Union. Fund-raising number: 03 3000 32001. Website: http://www.ewt.org.za
The Vulture Study Group, referred to in Prof. Verdoorn's letter, is a working group of the EWT's Raptor Conservation Fund.