Le Pic Vert - Les ponds de Hwange

Le Pic Vert is an association that works in France for the protection of the environment. She is also involved in the conservation of the fauna of Hwange National Park located in Zimbabwe, in the heart of Southern Africa.

In a country with a devastated economy and sorely lacking in resources, this park has great difficulty in assuming the management tasks incumbent upon it, in particular the preservation of its flora and fauna. Associations formed as a collective try to safeguard its biodiversity.

Three species of mammals present in the park are particularly threatened with disappearance: the black rhinoceros, the Lycaon and the cheetah. The park is also home to around 30,000 elephants and several species of antelope. It is a magnificent biodiversity sanctuary for the wildlife of southern Africa. A total of 107 species of mammals and 433 species of birds are present there.

What was the money used for?

Purchase and installation of water pumps. The Le PAL NATURE FOUNDATION participated in the installation of around fifteen pumps. These installations, some of which are solar-powered, supply natural ponds, particularly during periods of drought, saving hundreds of thousands of animals.

This project is complemented by the use of drones. We can hope that this project will allow us to better understand the wildlife of Hwange National Park and thus better protect it.

In 2025, the Le PAL NATURE FOUNDATION funded additional equipment for existing pumps rather than the creation of new pumping sites. However, this new development in this context will make water supply much more efficient for the park's wildlife, thanks to technology that is now safe.

Did you know ?

The total drying up of the ponds during 2005 was a tragedy in which thousands of animals died of thirst.