OCP 2017 Highlights and Accomplishments

ICCN rangers conducted over 468 foot patrols, covering 15,130 kilometers in the Reserve, removing over 3,168 snares, arresting 145 poachers and evacuating 930 illegal miners. The rangers destroyed 50 poaching and mining camps, and confiscated equipment and contraband.
The first Women’s Group in Mungbere (Northern area of the OWR and the 5th such group) was organized, which along with the other Women’s Groups continues to receive OCP conservation education, administrative support, sewing machines and materials and seeds for community gardens, all in an effort to support small business enterprises that empower women. To read more, click here.

Team Okapi Members setting up new camera traps