Eco Defense Group

Eco Defense Group
Founded2017 (2017)
FounderNathan Edmondson
TypeNon-profit
Location
Region served
Africa
MethodSpecial operations, Park ranger training
Websitewww.ecodefensegroup.org

Eco Defense Group is an American non-profit that sends Special forces operators to develop and train wildlife conservation forces on the African continent.

History

Eco 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

References

  1. ↑ "This charity is bringing special forces capabilities to the Rhino War in Africa". Wearethemighty.com. November 2, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Eco Defense Group (EDGE) Works with Communities To Stop Poaching". Markets.businessinsider.com.
  3. ↑ "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.
  4. ↑ "Table Mountain gets a new special operations team, and it's radical!". Capetownetc.com.