Imperial Retail Logistics together with SANParks Honorary Rangers donated 500 Christmas hampers to Kruger National Park Rangers on Thursday, December 12 at Skukuza. The donation, valued at R620 000 is a token of appreciation for the hard work demonstrated by the KNP Rangers, especially in the fight against the rhino poaching scourge.
“Rangers are, and will always be key to our operation as a national park,” said General Johan Jooste, officer commanding special project. “Their efforts in the last few years , especially regarding rhino poaching which has escalated to an unprecedented scale , cannot be overlooked. We are delighted to have partners like Imperial Retail Logistics coming on board to motivate our field rangers during these challenging times.”
Friedel Spies, Commercial Director Imperial Retail Logistics referred to their visit to the Kruger Park during August which was an eye opener for her staff. “We got to grips with the massive effort which is needed to protect the rhino population,” say Spies. “We decided to contribute by donating food hampers to the families of those who work so passionately especially the KNP rangers.”
KNP is divided into 22 ranger sections, each section managed by a section ranger who is assisted by an average of 20 field rangers. Rangers duties include among others; law enforcement, community relations, daily patrols, looking out for snares and signs of poaching activity, monitoring erosion and alien plants, etc .
