Resource Protection Programme

During 2022 GRI provided operational support to more than 160 Rangers across 12 teams in 7 separate locations Operational support included:

The continued provision of much needed kit & equipment to ensure the Rangers can work efficiently, effectively and safely In 2022, all Rangers were provided with new sleeping bags, roll mats, plates, glasses, cutlery and gumboots with the aim of improving patrol conditions.

Dry and fresh rations for Rangers on patrol and while in camp, with over 115,00 meals provided in 2022

Fuel and access to vehicles and boats to transport Rangers to patrol locations and to be used on patrol, with over 55,000 litres of fuel provided.

Vehicle and boat repair & maintenance, totalling $26,000.

Communication support – provision of airtime, satellite devices and radios

Operational planning support - analysis of patrol data and support for intelligence led operations

Aerial support – ‘eyes in the sky’ patrol support, identifying possible poachers’ camps and other illegal activity

The SIU and SAPU continued to see great results, undertaking a number of intelligence-led operations. By following intelligence, these units aim to both prevent poaching before it happens, removing illegal weapons from the system, and to catch those involved in the illegal wildlife trade

If these animals are not taken care of and left to these selfish men who shoot them for money, for sure, in generations to come we’ll have no animals