Elephant & Boat for Anti-poaching Patrols:
Corbett Tiger Reserve, named after the famous hunter turned conservationist Jim Corbett, lies in the state of Uttaranchal. The Tiger Reserve consists of Corbett National Park, Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary and some Reserve Forest areas.

In September 2001, WPSI provided a new fibreglass motorboat to Corbett Tiger Reserve for use by the Forest Department on anti-poaching patrols in Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary.

“Sonakali”, a female elephant who we donated to the Tiger Reserve in 1999, is being used by Forest Department staff at Sonanadi Wildlife Sanctuary for anti-poaching patrols. This enables them to man isolated posts during monsoon seasons. WPSI provides rations to Sonakali and pays an allowance to her mahout.

Compensation to Forest Guard Injured by Poachers:
In September 2001, a Deputy Ranger was gunned down and three Forest Guards were injured when their unarmed team encountered a group of poachers inside the park. WPSI provided Rs 5,000 (just over US$100) to cover the medical expenses of the injured Forest Guards.