By Katheryn Leggat | Knowledge Manager
In this first quarter of 2023, our wildlife rangers have been battling heavy rains and rising water levels to keep protecting the animals of Kasanka National Park.
Despite the particularly challenging conditions they have faced, so far this year they have managed to undertake an incredible cumulative total of 1,374 man days on patrol - resulting in the recovery of 49 fishing nets, one shotgun, four poacher canoes and 52 wire snares. Our team has successfully managed to apprehend two poaching suspects.
Two members of our law enforcement team were also successful in applying for partial scholarships to enable them to attend South African Wildlife College. Sichomo Banda and Salifya Namukonda left their base in Kasanka National Park in February to undertake a National Certificate in Naural Resource Management. This will equip them with enhanced skills in communication and management, as well as a greater understanding of conservation ethics and the field skills needed for effective monitoring of wild plants, animals and habitats.
The $333 of donations received to date has aided us in sustaining the team but, overall, the team remains with a critical shortage of basic field equipment to support operations. Kasanka Trust must raise more funds to maintain salaries for the team, improve living conditions, and effectively equip the wildlife rangers with items such as tents, uniforms, waterproofs, rainboots and GPS units, so that they can continue their invaluable efforts to protect this unique patch of the Earth.
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