“I came into this sector because I fell in love, it is the passion for nature, I love seeing animals.” says Florence.
Mist rises from the forest of Kibale National Park. “By this time we would not be having wildlife if countries did not choose to set aside some land for conservation.”
Edith, a snake handler working with Uganda Reptile Village, looks out across a wetland while holding a water lily.
Gold mining in Kyambura National Park.
Annasezi, who has been a ranger for 15 years, stands alongside her colleague Loice, who joined the force three years ago.
Nora Mbubi talks to members of the community about activities taking place in the forest. Community outreach programmes are important as they help people understand the importance of wildlife conservation.
Rangers and other people working for the Uganda Wildlife Authority regularly find themselves having to make their way through thick vegetation.
A man cuts up a tree with a chainsaw in the middle of Kibale National Forest Park.
“Before being trained on how to handle them I had a phobia for reptiles, a strong one!” says Edith.
Wildlife conservation is crucial in this day and age because human influence has greatly affected the environment and ecosystems that enable wildlife to flourish.
Florence touches one of the souvenirs available for purchase in the craft shop in Kibale National Forest.
Project developers need to be monitored to ensure that protected areas are not impacted adversely by their activities.
A Colobus monkey rests in a tree in Kibale National Park.
A black-necked spitting cobra coils around a branch in a display case at Uganda Reptile Village. It is one of the many snakes at the centre that have been rescued from communities.
Justine, who works in Uganda Wildlife Authority, crosses over a rudimentary log bridge.
More work needs to be done to involve more women in wildlife conservation because it would contribute both to broader gender equity outcomes and to more sustainable policies globally.