Rangers
protecting
nature
Rangers are the key
to global conservation.
Despite their importance
rangers are drastically undertrained and under-equipped.
Around 150 rangers
lose their lives in the line of duty each year. We support their families.
Thin Green Line
supports rangers in their role as nature’s protectors and first responders.
1500 full uniforms
have been distributed to rangers globally since 2018
778 pairs of boots
have been distributed to rangers globally since 2018
264 families
of fallen rangers have received emergency support since 2018
3,990 rangers
have received critical patrol equipment since 2018
821 rangers
have received essential training since 2018
7,141 rangers
have been supported by Thin Green Line since 2018
43% of rangers
are concerned for their safety due to armed poachers
37% of rangers
don’t have access to overnight shelter while on patrols
62% of rangers
use their own money to buy patrol boots
32% of rangers
do not have access to communication devices during patrols
43% of rangers
lack the basic equipment required to do their jobs safely and effectively
35% of rangers
do not feel adequately trained to do their job
120 rangers
on average, lose their lives in the line of duty every year
Rangers are the missing link in conservation. That’s why I’ll do everything I can to support The Thin Green Line Foundation
— Dr Jane Goodall, DBE
What's happening
Find out about our latest events, and what’s happening in the global conservation community.
Stories
Where the desert meets the city
Indigenous women rangers swap desert patrols for professional development opportunities in the big city.
Stories
New Look, Same Thin Green Line
Last year, in parallel with our projects, we quietly launched a new logo and website. We may look different, but we’re still the same team dedicated and determined to support more rangers. Read more about our rebrand and explore our new website.
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