CHRIS KNOWLES:
I graduated from Anglia Ruskin university with a degree (Zoology) in 2005, but I have had a passion for zoology my whole life, going back to my earliest memories. Prior to arriving in Africa I had traveled to study Australian rainforest invertebrates and Vietnamese biodiversity. To have the opportunity to live and work in these rainforests in Africa with such incredible biodiversity was one I couldn't miss. When I arrived in Uganda I was blown away by how friendly everyone was, they are very happy, kind people.
Chris Knowles
I worked in Kalinzu as a teacher and teaching assistant, with 20 schools and probably over 1000 children. With these schools I help set up Roots & Shoots programs, took students on day trips to the forest, held short lectures about biodiversity at schools (for all students and teachers) and became good friends with entire communities. I always gave a strong message of conservation about all animals. In Budongo I helped run similar programs and i even helped remove illegal timber and alerted the N.F.A. It was a great feeling to know that, I have obstructed illegal timber from being sold and being cut.
The time i spent in Uganda was the greatest experience in my life, I don't think a day has past since my return when i haven't thought about one of my experiences there. The adventures that just happen day to day are unforgettable. The forests are incredible, every single day you can see almost anything. I miss everyone I met there, and will have to visit them again. Uganda was everything I hoped for and more.
Since my time with J.G.I Uganda I have been hired for a biodiversity survey in coastal forest in northern Kenya. Now living in the U.K and working for a small zoo.
