Raising Funds for Ranger Training

Wildlife trafficking ranks as the world's third-largest illicit trade, trailing only drug and firearms trafficking. Halting this trade requires ensuring poachers are convicted, and like any law enforcement, this necessitates solid evidence. However, rangers, often the first to discover wildlife crimes, inadvertently disrupt crucial forensic protocols due to a lack of specialized training. Consequently, court evidence is inadequate or dismissed, leading to criminals escaping convictions. The contribution of a well-trained wildlife ranger is indispensable in our efforts to combat wildlife crime effectively. However in the absence of dedicated rangers, the preservation of critically endangered species such as elephants and rhinos in their natural habitats is in jeopardy and wildlife crime is turning into organised crime, using illegal routes already established for drugs or arms trade. This allows animals to be transported across continents and enlarges the system of organised crime.

Addressing this issue, the Wildlife Forensic Academy tackles the problem head-on by providing rangers with training on crime scene procedures, evidence collection, and effective courtroom presentation, thereby enhancing the chances of successful convictions. Professional instructors, veterinarians, judges, prosecutors, and forensic specialists, each bringing extensive experience and profound expertise to specifically tailored courses for rangers, WFA with its hands-on approach, gives an incredible knowledge necessary for real forensic investigations.