ildlife rangers are the main life support for ground-based wildlife conservation efforts across the world. Often putting themselves in dangerous and life-threatening situations, rangers are the first line of defence in protecting some of the world’s most vulnerable and endangered wildlife. Often, wildlife rangers go unrecognised as the true heroes of ground-based conservation efforts and are sometimes underpaid and under-resourced. Their passion and dedication for the role, however, is unwavering.
Often, wildlife guardians go unrecognised as the true heroes of ground-based conservation efforts
DSWF is proud to support the welfare, training and empowerment of these brave men and women and we do all we
can to support wildlife rangers across our conservation countries and projects. In February this year, DSWF supported the distribution of vital field equipment organised by Aaranyak, our ground-based partners in Assam, India. The equipment was distributed to village defence patrol teams who operate day and night in the area to ensure elephants, tigers and rhinos are all protected in this amazing landscape. This ceremony was poignant for DSWF, as 2019 marks the 25th year of support and partnership between DSWF and Aaranyak. To read more please go to our feature article with Aaranyak’s Founder and CEO, Bibhab Talukdar, on page 14. n
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