Global Courant
Uganda’s Bar Aviation (has made a pioneering achievement in wildlife transport in partnership with BAR, Uganda’s leading aviation company. BAR successfully completed a task to transport a group of eighteen rhinoceroses over the weekend of June 3 to 4, 2023 with its C-130 aircraft from South Africa to Congo. The aviation industry gained confidence as Uganda’s unwavering commitment to conservation was highlighted by this monumental event.
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The extraordinary journey of these majestic creatures marks an important milestone in wildlife transportation and makes Uganda a key player in global conservation efforts. According to the Wildlife Conservation Society, Uganda has long been recognized as a leader in conservation, with the second richest for mammals and the 13th largest in the world. It is also home to diverse ecosystems and a rich array of plant and bird species.
The successful transportation of these rhinoceroses reinforces the cardinal environment and policies of the Ugandan government that have enabled private organizations to participate in initiatives designed to preserve heritage and contribute to global conservation efforts. Bar’s successful operation underscores the rapid development and competence of the Ugandan aviation industry, as such ventures are economically demanding operations that require precise execution.
African Parks CEO Peter Fearnhead said that “attempts to save the northern white rhinoceros were a case of ‘too little, too late’ and should never happen again” and so Bar is ready to take this step, since Garamba is a safe location and has proper protection.
As BAR’s CEO Barak Orland puts it: “This is an incredibly moving moment for us at BAR Aviation. Our team has worked tirelessly for many months to make this dream a reality and we are delighted to have been able to be part of something so meaningful both to our country’s image abroad and to global conservation efforts.”
This remarkable achievement by BAR Aviation highlights their commitment to pushing the boundaries of aviation services while providing safe and reliable solutions that help conserve our planet’s precious resources. The successful transport of these rhinoceroses is a testament to Uganda’s commitment to ensuring that no stone is left unturned when it comes to protecting nature’s most precious asset: its wildlife.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of BAR Aviation Ltd.
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