This February, we undertook Operation Simba with Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.
The intelligence, experience of the teams, and learning throughout the Recovery of Murchison Falls programme since 2012 prompted this incredibly important effort.
While we rarely publicize individual operations (they happen continuously with consistent success), this effort deserves recognition for the dedication of both UWA and our teams.
Operation Simba results include:
• Seizure of 34 lethal wheel traps (essentially IEDs)
• 74 snares
• 7 spears and other poaching equipment
• Disrupting 22 poachers
• Arresting 3 poachers
• Seizing 16 animal carcasses
• Rescuing 4 other animals, including a lion and giraffe
UCF continues to work hand in hand with UWA in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Kidepo Valley Protected Areas.
This is achieved through long-term investments into ranger posts, communication systems, ranger welfare, training and standards, and the veterinary unit, not to mention lion, giraffe, hippo, and elephant conservation.
Underlying it all is our ongoing commitment to supporting community development and the next generation of Ugandan protected area managers and professionals.
Special thanks to our partners who make this work possible; Tusk Trust, Global Conservation, Global Humane Conservation Fund of Africa, International Elephant Foundation, Uganda Wildlife Authority
