The canine unit has played a big role in the success of CLZ. Reflecting on 2018, it has been a year full of successes for the Conservation Lower Zambezi organisation.
Some of the other key successes of the K9 unit in 2018 in terms of wildlife protection and law enforcement include apprehension of 173 poachers, and recovery of 84 firearms and 60 pieces of ivory. The CLZ also set up a Rapid Response unit and supported 11,308 patrol man-days.
Education is critical for the success of the organisation in the future. CLZ’s outreach program reached 2,875 students from 65 different schools near the park. The CLZ hosted 6 education centre visits where 153 pupils and 40 teachers attended.
Finally, in 2018, CLZ set up a 5-year strategy plan in order to continue to celebrate more successes in the future. With 60 employees and almost $850,000 contributed in 2018 in support to wildlife protection, education and community engagement, CLZ is on the road to many more successes to come.
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