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State Minister, Executive Director UWA and UWA and UCF inspecting the construction
Michael Keigwin working together to generate of ranger posts
support for the QE UWA Leadership team
The QE carnivore recovery strategy is making
progress but it will take time to take effect.
Recently there have been devastating losses
including three lions being electrocuted by a
lodge illegally hooking its electric fence to the
Umeme power lines. UWA was unaware this
was happening; it was a terrible blow to
everyone working to protect them.
Another devastating incident was the
poisoning lions in Ishasha. The gangs
responsible were found and prosecuted by
UWA. The poisons used are incredibly
dangerous to humans too, and in many
countries, including Kenya, they are banned
by law. Arguably they should be in Uganda
too.
UCF and UWA have worked to prevent such
incidents and ensure teams can respond
safely and professionally. These incidents kill
not just lions and vultures but much wildlife in
the vicinity. One critical intervention has been
to host wildlife poison management courses
by expert, Andre Botha from the Endangered
Wildlife Trust in South Africa. Two series of
courses have been completed in QE,
Murchison Falls and Kidepo Valley National
Parks. The standard of UWA park management
is increasing incredibly.
So when you visit QE next, don’t just rush
through; explore and spend time to enjoy the
stunning areas and incredible wildlife.

THE UGANDA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Bugolobi, Kampala. +256 414 692642.
info@ugandacf.org. www.ugandacf.org. Marine Ranger training in QE with patrol boats
@Uganda Conservation Foundation (f i). supplied by the EU/CITES MIKES
@UgandaCF (t)

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