Zambia, like many other African countries, is experiencing high levels of poaching for the consumption of bushmeat and trafficking in wildlife products. To combat poaching in South Luangwa, anti-poaching foot patrols are essential. Over the past 20 years, CSL has worked hand-in-hand with Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW) to combat poaching in South Luangwa.
CSL supports 108 well-trained and highly disciplined scouts (including 25 female scouts). Scouts can spend up to 21 days in the field navigating challenging terrain, encountering potential conflicts with wildlife, and enduring extreme temperatures while carrying heavy backpacks and equipment to protect the wildlife and habitats of South Luangwa. These dedicated and brave men and women work tirelessly to track down and apprehend wildlife crime suspects.
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