What we do
Focused Conservation plays a vital role in combatting this illicit wildlife trade. We provide specialized knowledge, training, and resources to enhance law enforcement capacity and effectiveness.
Focused Conservation brings together a team of highly experienced technical advisors, mentors, trainers and analysts and share their collective expertise in intelligence investigations and operations to counter wildlife trafficking.
Our approach aims to utilize recognized experts to support law enforcement agencies in investigating, arresting and prosecuting wildlife traffickers.
By leveraging expertise and collaborating with various stakeholders, such as in-country and international law enforcement agencies. Focused Conservation aims to dismantle the networks involved in the illegal trade.
Wildlife Seizures
Live Animals 2227 • Ivory 5462 kgs • Horn 12.3 kgs • Pangolin scales 4079 kgs • Sandalwood 50417 kgs • Abalone 37937 kgs • Skins 46 Firearms 28
Action on the Frontlines
Rescue Stories
Urgent Action
Our Team of Experts
Partnerships
Training
OUR EXPERIENCE MAKES US DIFFERENT
Focused Conservation brings together a team of highly experienced technical advisors, mentors, trainers and analysts to provide support and guidance to law enforcement agencies involved in tackling wildlife trafficking.
Led by Wim Brown, a former U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent with extensive international law enforcement experience.
With former criminal investigators from agencies such as the DEA, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and UK National Crime Agency, the collective skills and experience of the Focused Conservation team is second to none and positions Focused Conservation as a significant player in the fight against wildlife crime.
Back to the Wild:
Rare Pangolin Release After Rescue from Trafficking
Focused Conservation is proud to stand alongside the Nigeria Customs Service and the Nigeria National Park Service in a collaborative effort to safely release seized pangolins back into their natural habitat, specifically within the Cross River National Park.
The release of seized wildlife is more than a conservation success story. It is a reflection of what is possible when governments, conservation organizations, veterinarians, and frontline officers work together with a shared commitment to protecting wildlife and defending the future of these species.
JUSTICE FOR ANTON MZIMBA
A dedicated ranger at Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, was tragically assassinated by a rhino poaching syndicate, highlighting the dangers faced by wildlife protectors. To honor his legacy, Focused Conservation has partnered with South African authorities to strengthen the investigation and bring his killers to justice, with support from Anton’s family and the Timbavati community.
Latest News
Operation Elysium Targets Organized Timber Trafficking Network in Uganda
Multi-agency operation results in seven arrests, major timber seizures, and
Focused Conservation Expands International Partnerships During Timber Trade Enforcement Conference in Gabon
Focused Conservation recently participated in the Multilateral Counter-Timber Trafficking Workshop
Focused Conservation Launches Legacy Program Pilot Training Initiative with Wildlife Officers in Uganda
In April 2026, Focused Conservation launched its Legacy Program pilot
Inspiring the Next Generation: Focused Conservation Engages Young Minds in the United Kingdom
Focused Conservation’s education and youth engagement initiatives continue to highlight