Well, the website has been launched and Appeal letters sent out to the four corners. In the first day we've got £2000 which is a very heartening start and I'm taking out uniforms when I head for Mareja. The Project has loads of potential and it's great to be throwing myself into the conservation full time. I'm looking forward to seeing the area and the Staff and the pictures Pete Coals has shown me of the place have really whet my appetite.
The vegetation and topography are stunning and the prospect of patrolling everywhere on foot is a massive boost as you can really get to know all the nooks and crannies of a place. Training the Rangers to give them a confidence boost when dealing with aggressive resistance from poachers is a must and the services of an ex-Special Forces fella is a big plus for all concerned. Long live Mareja and bring on the birds and beasties.
Good Luck Tom, good start and a long road to travel. Will look forward to your blogs. Keep Safe.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year. My, your working hard, good luck in your endeavours to stop these evil poachers. I hope your getting some sort of local support as it is their future in your hands - no animals - no tourists! Take care, thinking of you in all weathers x
ReplyDeleteTom message from Karen at Mikumi for you from facebook: Enjoy reading Tom's blog -tell him to keep up the good work down there! What a nightmare
ReplyDeleteFingers Crossed - Good Luck to you all!
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