Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 8:22 am
This kind of bitchfight has plagued the conservation NGO industry for a decade or more now... 
and we even end up commenting on it
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Counter Poaching Efforts
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Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 9:31 am
Right or wrong this is an example of why social media are so dangerous. Some persons are ready to believe anything pros or cons which they read
and we even end up commenting on it
and we even end up commenting on it
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 10:49 am
Rhino poachers nailed by KNP rangers, police
By Masoka Dube - 25/04/2019
KNP commended its rangers and other stakeholders for making strides in the war against rhino poaching.
Masoka Dube
THE Kruger National Park (KNP) has commended its rangers and other law enforcement agencies for doing a great job in fighting rhino poaching.
This follows on the successes achieved in the Park and Mpumalanga, boosting a 99% conviction rate as compared to the rest of the country.
According to statistics released by the Department of Environmental Affairs, 421 rhinoceros were poached in the KNP last year, while more than 427 were killed in 2017.
KNP spokesperson, Ike Phahla, told NEWSHORN that the decrease of rhino poaching cases attributed to the hard work of the rangers and all the stakeholders involved in a fight against rhino poaching.
“The anti-poaching strategies that have been implemented in the KNP are bearing fruit. Co-operation with SAPS has led to criminal syndicate leaders being arrested,” said Phahla.
Be that as it may, Phahla appealed to communities to stop celebrating criminals’ success and support the efforts of SANParks and SAPS to stop the pillaging of the country’s high-value assets as it would lead to a decrease in tourism and ultimately to job losses.
Meanwhile, Department of Environmental Affairs Minister, Nomvula Mokonyane, said the number of rhinos poached in Mpumalanga increased from 49 in 2017 to 51 in 2018.
When asked about the recently released national figures on rhino poaching, which pointed to a decline in poaching cases last year, but an increase in Mpumalanga, Phahla defended the province. He said the statics showed that the law enforcement agencies in the province were doing a wonderful job by apprehending poachers.
“There are more cases because of the excellent working relationship between the SAPS and the SANParks Environmental Crime Investigative Unit, which led to a lot of arrests,” said Phahla.
He said SANParks Rangers assisted by the Air Wing and Special Rangers made numerous arrests inside the Park, which is the reason why so many cases are recorded. However, he cited that the increase was due to private and provincial parks being alert and vigilant.
In the Eastern Cape, poaching numbers have increased from 12 to 19, with 142 rhinos being killed in KwaZulu-Natal in 2018 compared to 222 in 2017. In the North West and other provinces the number has decreased.
Mokonyane said 1 028 rhinos were killed nationwide in 2017, but last year the number dropped to 769. She said it was the first time in five years that the annual figure was under 1000. The minister revealed that 422 of the 769 cases occurred inside a SANParks facility.
By Masoka Dube - 25/04/2019
KNP commended its rangers and other stakeholders for making strides in the war against rhino poaching.
Masoka Dube
THE Kruger National Park (KNP) has commended its rangers and other law enforcement agencies for doing a great job in fighting rhino poaching.
This follows on the successes achieved in the Park and Mpumalanga, boosting a 99% conviction rate as compared to the rest of the country.
According to statistics released by the Department of Environmental Affairs, 421 rhinoceros were poached in the KNP last year, while more than 427 were killed in 2017.
KNP spokesperson, Ike Phahla, told NEWSHORN that the decrease of rhino poaching cases attributed to the hard work of the rangers and all the stakeholders involved in a fight against rhino poaching.
“The anti-poaching strategies that have been implemented in the KNP are bearing fruit. Co-operation with SAPS has led to criminal syndicate leaders being arrested,” said Phahla.
Be that as it may, Phahla appealed to communities to stop celebrating criminals’ success and support the efforts of SANParks and SAPS to stop the pillaging of the country’s high-value assets as it would lead to a decrease in tourism and ultimately to job losses.
Meanwhile, Department of Environmental Affairs Minister, Nomvula Mokonyane, said the number of rhinos poached in Mpumalanga increased from 49 in 2017 to 51 in 2018.
When asked about the recently released national figures on rhino poaching, which pointed to a decline in poaching cases last year, but an increase in Mpumalanga, Phahla defended the province. He said the statics showed that the law enforcement agencies in the province were doing a wonderful job by apprehending poachers.
“There are more cases because of the excellent working relationship between the SAPS and the SANParks Environmental Crime Investigative Unit, which led to a lot of arrests,” said Phahla.
He said SANParks Rangers assisted by the Air Wing and Special Rangers made numerous arrests inside the Park, which is the reason why so many cases are recorded. However, he cited that the increase was due to private and provincial parks being alert and vigilant.
In the Eastern Cape, poaching numbers have increased from 12 to 19, with 142 rhinos being killed in KwaZulu-Natal in 2018 compared to 222 in 2017. In the North West and other provinces the number has decreased.
Mokonyane said 1 028 rhinos were killed nationwide in 2017, but last year the number dropped to 769. She said it was the first time in five years that the annual figure was under 1000. The minister revealed that 422 of the 769 cases occurred inside a SANParks facility.
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 5:11 pm
Be that as it may, Phahla appealed to communities to stop celebrating criminals’ success and support the efforts of SANParks and SAPS to stop the pillaging of the country’s high-value assets as it would lead to a decrease in tourism and ultimately to job losses.
That is the problem with the locusts, you see.
That is the problem with the locusts, you see.
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 7:15 pm
What else could it be 
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Thu May 02, 2019 7:19 pm
If they go on calling them "communities" they will never be a part of the rest of the population. They seem to need and expect special treatment
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:20 pm
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:21 pm
Madeleine Skeoch Thanks for that. Maybe now someone needs to tell her that. Or maybe she is too busy chasing poachers in her flip flops
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Mon May 06, 2019 10:22 pm
Re: Counter Poaching Efforts
Posted: Fri May 10, 2019 4:10 pm
-- JUST RELEASED FROM KNP ON TWITTER --
"For immediate release
SANParks and Greater Kruger partners’ innovate to minimise impact of rhino poaching
South African National Parks (SANParks) and conservation partners in the Greater Kruger Region are collaboratively implementing a range of interventions, as part of an integrated wildlife management approach to counter the effects of rhino poaching. As part of several initiatives, certain entities have embarked on strategic dehorning of selected rhinos in the Greater Kruger Protected Area landscape.
KNP will implement a range of integrated management actions to minimise the impact of rhino poaching on the population numbers, including the selective dehorning of rhino cows in certain areas in the southern part.
This management tool goes hand-in-hand with strengthening security measures, information sharing on incursions and intelligence as well as continuous collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), is being briefed extensively on the current situation in order to deliver stiff sentences to those found in possession of ammunition, high calibre rifles and trespassing in a protected area with the intention to commit crime.
It has been established that the loss of a cow has a multiple effect since it also includes the loss of a dependant calf and future calves.
The multiple effect is part of various factors that affect population growth of white rhinos apart from the immediate disruptive effect of poaching.
The cows are extremely important for the overall population performance and need to be protected by introducing stiffer sentences in incidents where they have been poached for their horn and a calf is left destitute."
From the @SANParksKNP Twitter feed, 10th May 2019.
"For immediate release
SANParks and Greater Kruger partners’ innovate to minimise impact of rhino poaching
South African National Parks (SANParks) and conservation partners in the Greater Kruger Region are collaboratively implementing a range of interventions, as part of an integrated wildlife management approach to counter the effects of rhino poaching. As part of several initiatives, certain entities have embarked on strategic dehorning of selected rhinos in the Greater Kruger Protected Area landscape.
KNP will implement a range of integrated management actions to minimise the impact of rhino poaching on the population numbers, including the selective dehorning of rhino cows in certain areas in the southern part.
This management tool goes hand-in-hand with strengthening security measures, information sharing on incursions and intelligence as well as continuous collaboration with law enforcement agencies.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), is being briefed extensively on the current situation in order to deliver stiff sentences to those found in possession of ammunition, high calibre rifles and trespassing in a protected area with the intention to commit crime.
It has been established that the loss of a cow has a multiple effect since it also includes the loss of a dependant calf and future calves.
The multiple effect is part of various factors that affect population growth of white rhinos apart from the immediate disruptive effect of poaching.
The cows are extremely important for the overall population performance and need to be protected by introducing stiffer sentences in incidents where they have been poached for their horn and a calf is left destitute."
From the @SANParksKNP Twitter feed, 10th May 2019.