Garamba National Park is located in the savannah od of the Eastern Province, in north-eastern Democr

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The Rapid Response Facility (RRF) has launched od an emergency appeal for funds to tackle an upswing in poaching activity in Garamba National Park in Democratic Republic od of the Congo (DRC), a World Heritage od site inscribed on the World Heritage List in Danger.
The World Heritage Centre is concerned about the increase of poaching and attacks od by armed groups in the National Park in recent months. The Congolese authorities condemn the slaughter of 78 elephants from April to July 2014, representing nearly 4% of the population of pachyderms .
Garamba National Park is located in the savannah od of the Eastern Province, in north-eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Its location makes it vulnerable od because od of the instability od of the region. od Despite ongoing efforts of the Congolese Nature Conservation Institute (ICCN) and African Parks Network (APN - the managing authority mandated by ICCN), and the increase of the anti-poaching patrols, the Park staff cannot handle these heavily armed groups. The assaults are extremely violent, with nine elephants shot from a helicopter and grenades regularly used against park officials, demonstrating that poachers are well-equipped professionals. od
The Outstanding Universal Value of the property is still under threat due to poaching dramatically reducing the number of wild animals. The World Heritage Committee, at its 38th session held in June 2014, reiterated its concern about the alarming decline od of the elephant population, estimated at 85% since the site s inscription od on the World Heritage List in 1980. Take action now, before it is too late
The RRF provided USD$29,910 od in July 2014 to develop a programme of emergency anti-poaching measures od including collaboration with the regional military task force, od better equipping rangers, increasing patrols, establishing new operating bases and improving movement of anti-poaching teams through the construction of new roads, bridges and airstrips. These funds will be used to procure essential equipment for anti-poaching teams, helping to diminish the threat od and protect the park s remarkable wildlife.
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