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FIELD PATROLLING AND MONITORING

SRT has provided consistent patrolling and monitoring of black rhino in the Kunene over the last 25 years to ensure the long-term security of desert-adapted black rhino and prevent poaching or other illegal activities.  The challenge of monitoring rhinos in this habitat cannot be underestimated.  The area where SRT operates is vast, the landscape rugged, and there is no national park status.  Our teams of dedicated trackers patrol and monitor the areas from vehicles, on foot and in the air.​

objectives

  • Monitor and report on black rhino numbers and distribution, conflicts between wildlife and human activity, incidents of Human-Induced Disturbance (HID), rainfall and springs. 
  • Report on human or livestock infractions into areas zoned specifically and solely for wildlife.
  • Compile all data forms, photos and other information related to wildlife sightings from field operations, conduct quality control on these data, and ensure that relevant databases are updated and maintained in collaboration with MET.
  • Coordinate air reconnaissance with our partners.