Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust supporting African lion and large carnivore survey in the Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area
Kampala, Uganda (August 19, 2022): Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is pleased to support a survey for large carnivores in the Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area in Uganda, particularly for African lion, leopard and spotted hyena. The VSPT was established in 2009, as a non-profit organization that connects Volcanoes Safaris' Rwanda and Uganda luxury lodges to the neighboring communities and conservation activities. The VSPT which is funded by Volcanoes Safaris, as well as private donations by guests and other parties, will donate over $12,000 to the carnivore survey. Funds will be used for camera traps, fieldwork, and a Ugandan researcher to lead the work.
The survey will collect data over a 3-month period using remote camera traps and a network of field teams. VSPT will hold a training workshop for park rangers, VSPT field staff and local stakeholders at the Community and Conservation Centre at Kyambura Gorge Lodge led by Dr. Tutilo Mudumba, Dr. Arjun Gopalaswamy and Dr. Alexander Braczkowski, on carnivore monitoring techniques.
“We fully support this critical work surveying threatened species. Thank you to everyone taking part and especially Uganda Wildlife Authority for their sustained conservation work in a challenging environment” said Kevin James, Trustee of Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust.
Dr. Aleksander Braczkowski, said “The monitoring of large carnivores in Uganda is essential for future generations and there is no better way to do this than through a collaborative program led by Ugandan researchers, rangers, scientists and students
About Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust:
Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is a non-profit organization in Uganda that connects Volcanoes Safaris lodges to neighboring communities and conservation activities. VSPT receives funding through Volcanoes Safaris and its guests, as well as private donations. VSPT aims to enrich the livelihoods of local communities, promote the conservation of the great apes, restore natural habitats and work with communities and stakeholders to reduce human-wildlife conflict. In partnership with Empowers Africa as a fiscal sponsor, contributions from US residents to VSPT are tax-deductible.
About Volcanoes Safaris:
Volcanoes Safaris is recognized as the leader in great ape tourism specializing in mountain gorilla and chimpanzee trekking in Rwanda and Uganda. With four eco-safari lodges, guests can enjoy all the highlights of Uganda and Rwanda in comfort and style while primate trekking through Africa. Guests can also experience and take part in the eco-tourism and conservation efforts with the local communities, developed by the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT).
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