Enviro-Info 2001 is aimed at a broad spectrum of interest groups - from the tourist, who wants to know something more about the physical and socio-economic environment of one of the most beautifull countries, to teachers, scholars and students who need information on a variety of subjects. It only seems logical that a product covering such a broad spectrum of interest groups will have to reveal a weak spot somewhere. In this case the product may be slightly advanced for the lower school grades. In general, however, Enviro-Info 2001 can be seen as a very valuable resource for outcomes-based education and it may even be of great value to lower school grades with the necessary guidance provided by teachers. Of special interest in this regard may be the various "Kids' Sites" referred to in the South African and international web directories which cover a wide variety of subjects.

We trust that the tourist will be able to use Enviro-Info 2001 as a valuable instrument to gain insight into the diversity and richness of South Africa as a world in one country, as a country boasting a diversity of fauna and flora, landscapes and cultures.

Above all, we hope that this product will promote a heightened sense of environmental awareness and that it will encourage teachers, pupils, students and ordinary South Africans, to actively contribute to and participate in both responsible and sustainable environmental management.

As the information has been compiled from numerous sources, it is possible that there may be some discrepancies in the presentation.