Acclaimed global tool and equipment manufacturer STIHL has put its weight behind the international fight to prevent the decimation of Africa’s rhino population. The company recently auctioned off the last batch of legendary STIHL 08S chainsaws available in South Africa, in a bid to raise funds for the Wildlands Conservation Trust’s Rhino Conservation initiatives.
“Our nationwide network of loyal STIHL dealers really came on board with this fundraising campaign,” says STIHL MD Hayden Hutton. “Because there is such a strong sense of dedication to both the STIHL brand name and this much loved and trusted 08S chainsaw, we decided to make this limited edition model the focus of our dealer auction – auctioning eight of the last ten officially available in South Africa.”
The 08S was one of the first STIHL products to be available in South Africa and, though discontinued, is still a firm favourite today. It has been trusted and used by farmers, contractors and handymen alike for decades and passed down from father to son.
STIHL has raised almost R50 000 for Rhino conservation efforts through the auction.
“Only five of the world’s original thirty Rhino species survive today and three of these are listed as critically endangered,” comments Strategic Manager at Wildlands, Kevin McCann. “We are extremely grateful for donations such as this that will really go a long way in combatting rhino poaching,” he said. “Thank you Stihl!”
Visit http://www.localhost/import-data-post/our-work/our-rhino-projects/rhino-conservation-project-tracker-aerial/ for more information on the Wildlands Conservation Trusts’ Rhino conservation initiatives.
WILDTRUST (registered as the Wildlands Conservation Trust - IT No: 4329/1991/PMB)