http://https//assets.takeshape.io/207c4ff8-bdf4-4529-970e-b992d4539152/dev/80048508-aa52-4946-8157-d2d988e743b5/Elephant%20Crisis%20Fund%202019%20Interim%20Report.pdf In Niassa National Reserve in northern Mozambique, which has suffered greatly from elephant poaching, the ECF supported the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) with the operating costs of a helicopter during the wet season, when poaching is usually most intense, and with an upgraded radio system. Following the President of Mozambique’s visit to Niassa in late 2018, and subsequent deployment of a special police force and the mobilization of the helicopter, WCS has reported that no elephants are known to have been killed since May 2018. While this outcome is encouraging, we believe the situation remains precarious and we are keenly aware of how continued efforts are needed to sustain this success.
