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Eco Defense Group

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Eco Defense Group
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
FounderNathan Edmondson
TypeNon-profit
FocusEnvironmentalism
Location
Area 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

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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

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References

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  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.
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