The Cessna 182 has been used on several occasions, with much success.
The use of the aircraft includes:
- Carnivore Conservation
- Anti- Poaching at Etosha and North West Namibia
- Rhino Conservation
- Wetlands survey
The most rewarding aspect about the wetland survey is that of the increased Red Lechwe numbers. Wetlands in the NE parts of Namibia provide a lifeline to many aquatic, semi-aquatic and terrestrial animals such as the Lechwe (Kobus leche leche Gray). As a specialist wetland antelope, confined to that habitat, it is a key indicator species of good conservation in that area.
A BIG thank you to Westair Aviation for their support to conservation through making the aircraft available to the NCE and all its members!
The aircraft is available to the Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) and its Members. The aircraft is dedicated to wildlife and environmental protection, conservation and related monitoring and research work of a non-commercial nature. Get more information here.