This gradually evolved and groups started to form at the various Protected Areas and Regions and a closer relationship developed. At the 1997 Annual General Meeting of the Honorary Officers it was adopted that the structure of the Corps be developed and that all Honorary Officers work in formal groups, which are strategically situated throughout the Province and all Honorary Officers not attached to a group would be asked to join one of these groups. There are at present 46 groups of Honorary Officers numbering over 900 members, working in Reserves and Regions throughout the Province. The Chairperson of the individual groups then form the Central Liaison Committee, where a senior NCS official acts as the Co-ordinator. The Central Liaison Committee formulates Policy and Vision whilst the individual groups set their own goals and tasks with the officer in charge according to the local needs.
Every group is unique in both focus and type of work undertaken.
The vast skills and different professions of the various Honorary Officers provide KwaZulu-Natal Nature Conservation Service with a treasure trove to help run and maintain Conservation in the Province. Honorary Officers play a significant role in supporting Conservation in this province by working over weekends and busy periods or by providing skills and services. One admires these volunteers, who are in their own right, busy professional and business people for giving of their time for no reward , except the love of conservation. So when visiting our KwaZulu Natal Protected Areas or districts and you see an Officer with the Green and Gold Honorary Officer shoulder titles, remember that they are there to help conserve nature for you and future generations.