Ian Cedric Audley Player DMS (15 March 1927 – 30 November 2014) was a South African international conservationist.Born in Johannesburg, Player was educated at St. John’s College, Johannesburg, South Africa and served in the 6th South African Armoured Division attached to the American 5th Army in Italy 1944–46.His conservation career started with the Natal Parks Board in 1952 and whilst Warden of the Umfolozi Game Reserve, he spearheaded two key initiatives:Dr. Player was the Founder of the Wilderness Leadership School. Wikipedia
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