In recognition of World Rhino Day on 22 September 2018, this video filmed at the Southern African Wildlife College, describes how we help to protect rhino in the Kruger National Park and Associated Private Nature Reserves (APNR) using our four-tiered approach. And we need your help.
Tier 1: Field Rangers.
Tier 2: K9 Asset.
Adding a force-multiplier. Free running pack dogs can track over 30km in two hours, allowing Field Rangers to be even more effective.
Tier 3: Aerial Support
Using a fixed-wing Savannah aircraft, which helps monitor rhino movements, responds to incursions quickly, flying at low speeds, and tracks the pack dogs from the air, along with helicopter support.
Tier 4: Community Engagement
Integrating the value of protected areas into communities and young generations, including opening opportunities for school-leavers to build careers in conservation, and ensuring communities benefit from wildlife conservation
Although rhino remain under immense pressure, poacher arrests in our area of operation in 2018 have increased dramatically, with a more than 80% success rate in the field. As a recognised SADC centre of specialisation in conservation education, training and skills development, we are proud to be sharing our four-tiered approach to better equip the conservation sector to manage and conserve the world's remaining rhinos.
"Conservation in southern Africa is facing enormous challenges. We are proud of the role the College is playing in developing the human and social capacity to tackle these challenges effectively, innovatively and with integrity, to the benefit of rhino, people and biodiversity."
SAWC CEO, Theresa Sowry
None of our valuable education, training and conservation work would be possible without the support of our donors. Every financial contribution – large or small – makes a difference. If you would like to contribute our K9 or Aerial Support units and help us continue to counter rhino poaching, please use our direct deposit details below or donate via our GivenGain campaign page.
Bank: Standard Bank of South Africa
Account number: 230118860
Branch: Hoedspruit
Branch code: 052752
Account type: current account
Swift/Iban code: SBZAZAJJ
Bank address: 187 Panther street, Hoedspruit, 1380
