Eco Defense Group is an American non-profit that sends Special forces operators to develop and train wildlife conservation forces on the African continent.
| Founded | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Nathan Edmondson |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Focus | Environmentalism |
| Location | |
Area served | Africa |
| Method | Special operations, Park ranger training |
| Website | www |
History
editEco Defense Group operates by invitation only. It is dedicated to leveraging asymmetric advantaged in anti-poaching efforts and supports Rangers on the frontlines through training and equipment.[1][2] In March 2020, the US Office of Defense Cooperation brought Eco Defense Group to South Africa during the quarantine for a multi-day skills training program with South African National Parks and NCC Environmental Services firefighters.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "This charity is bringing special forces capabilities to the Rhino War in Africa". Wearethemighty.com. November 2, 2021.
- ^ "Eco Defense Group (EDGE) Works with Communities To Stop Poaching". Markets.businessinsider.com.
- ^ "On request from the Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. NGO @EcoDefenseGroup, Incorporated facilitated a multi-day skills training program with @SANParks & @NCCWildfires firefighters". Twitter.com. Retrieved January 15, 2022.
- ^ "Table Mountain gets a new special operations team, and it's radical!". Capetownetc.com.
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