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Sharing the knowledge, insights and lived experience of rangers, their families, and the global conservation community is critical to building a strong foundation of support for the work we do.
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Sharing the knowledge, insights and lived experience of rangers, their families, and the global conservation community is critical to building a strong foundation of support for the work we do.
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USAID Cuts Send Shockwaves Through Global Conservation
Recent cuts to USAID funding have left global conservation efforts reeling. Once the world’s largest international development donor, the U.S. has slashed support for programs that protected wildlife, supported rangers, and empowered communities from Africa to the Pacific.
Many organisations report losing all funding, with critical work like anti-poaching and habitat restoration grinding to a halt. Virunga National Park and Pacific Island nations are among the hardest hit.
The message is clear: without renewed support, decades of conservation progress are at serious risk.

Honouring Serasi: A Ranger’s Sacrifice, a Legacy of Hope
Each year, around 150 rangers lose their lives in the line of duty—defending wildlife, supporting communities, and standing between poachers and our planet’s most vulnerable species.
In January, Serasi—a dedicated ranger from Sumatra—tragically lost his life after sustaining an injury while on patrol. He was just 45, and left behind a wife and four young children. Serasi’s story is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks rangers face every day, and of the urgent need to keep them safe and support their families in times of loss.

Training Rangers. Saving Lives. Inspiring Hope.
LEAD Ranger is a groundbreaking train-the-trainer initiative that provides rangers with the skills and confidence to train their own peers in a long-term and sustainable way. It creates and nurtures leaders, and brings out the best in participants, including those with no formal education. LEAD goes beyond the standard ranger training of wildlife protection and patrolling techniques, teaching skills in critical first aid and community engagement. Importantly, it’s saving lives.

Small Tools. Big Impact.
When we think of conservation, we often imagine bold actions or large-scale interventions. But sometimes, it’s the smallest things – a backpack, a hammock, a pair of boots – that quietly change everything. Thin Green Line has equipped rangers in some of the world’s most at-risk environments with the gear they need not just to survive, but to succeed.

Nurturing the Next Generation of Nature’s Guardians
We wholeheartedly believe in the power of engaging children in conservation. That belief led us to establish the Junior Ranger program – an initiative rooted in education, empowerment, and hope.

Indigenous Leadership in Action
Indigenous women rangers are stepping into leadership, guided by mentors and strengthened by sisterhood. The Desert Women Rangers Leadership Trip provides a transformative space to build confidence and professional skills—equipping participants to lead on Country and shape the future of land and sea management.

Meet Boniphace from Tanzania
Boniphace is a dedicated ranger helping to protect the landscapes and wildlife of Tanzania. In the first of our ‘Meet a Ranger’ series, hear what inspired Boniphace to become a ranger, the dangers of his work, and what keeps him motivated to protect nature.

Connecting in Difficult Times
Thin Green Line’s impact continues to grow globally, with strong support emerging from the USA. A major milestone was Patagonia’s generous donation of $2 million worth of uniforms for rangers, followed by keynote invitations and meaningful connections with One Percent for the Planet businesses. Despite challenges, the empathy and commitment from US partners and individuals have been inspiring—shining a light on the vital work of rangers worldwide.

Trek Mt. Kilimanjaro with Thin Green Line in 2025!
Witness the sunrise over the East African plains as you stand at the summit of the world’s highest freestanding mountain, all while raising vital funds for rangers on the frontline of conservation.

Leading the Way – LEAD Ranger Celebrates its Positive Impact
In 2024 we conducted an independent review of the LEAD Ranger program to assess its broader impact and identify opportunities for improvement.

A Ranger’s Wish for the World
Across the world, rangers dedicate their lives to protecting nature. We asked them a simple yet profound question: “What is your wish for the world?”

Rangers Protecting Tigers, One Jacket at a Time!
In India’s Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, rangers work tirelessly to protect one of the world’s largest wild tiger populations. But freezing patrols, human-wildlife conflict, and limited resources made their critical work even more challenging.
When rangers reached out for help, the Thin Green Line community responded—funding warm jackets, flashlights for night patrols, and snake rescue kits. These simple yet vital tools have empowered the team to safely deter poachers, relocate snakes from villages, and educate communities about living alongside wildlife.
Thanks to your support, tiger deaths from poaching and poisoning have dropped by 98%—a powerful reminder that even the smallest acts can fuel big conservation wins.

Rangers Protecting Nature, One Radio at a Time!
**Radios, Raincoats & Real Impact in Zimbabwe**
In the vast savannah of the Greater Mapungubwe Transfrontier Conservation Area, rangers face the daily threat of poachers with limited tools and no reliable way to communicate across borders. When Zimbabwean rangers reached out with a simple request—“We need 2-way radios!”—the Thin Green Line community stepped up.
Thanks to your support, rangers now have radios, raincoats, tents, and new uniforms. With this gear, they’ve boosted their patrol efforts, dismantled over 50 deadly snares, and strengthened cross-border communication. Most importantly, they know they’re not alone in the fight to protect Africa’s iconic wildlife.

Kenyan Rangers Protecting Nature, One Pair of Socks at a Time!
In Kenya’s Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, rangers are protecting one of the world’s most unique ecosystems—home to rare wildlife like the golden-rumped elephant shrew and Sokoke Scops owl. But even the most dedicated teams can’t do it alone.
As the rainy season approached, rangers urgently needed basic gear—boots, uniforms, and camping equipment—to continue their patrols and remove deadly snares. Thanks to your support, Thin Green Line delivered.
This isn’t just about gear—it’s about showing these rangers their work matters. With your help, they’re back on the frontlines, defending wildlife and safeguarding a forest that supports over 250,000 people.

Global Strength in Unity: Rangers Come Together at the World Ranger Congress
For the first time since 2019, the world’s rangers came together for a week of networking, learning, and a renewed sense of global solidarity and connection.

Riding for a Cause: Phil and Ned’s Excellent (Fundraising) Adventure!
Remarkable father-and-son duo, Phil and Ned, completed an epic adventure in 2024, all while raising vital funds for rangers around the world. Read about their journey, riding their bikes from Hobart to Darwin, and what inspired them to support rangers.

A Beam of Light in the Darkness: Supporting the Families Left Behind
News of a ranger’s death is never easy to receive. The loss is felt deeply by our team, and by rangers around the world. Read about Daniel’s ultimate sacrifice while protecting Ghana’s natural resources, and how Thin Green Line supported his family in their darkest hour.

Putting Everything on the Line
On World Ranger Day, 31st July, rangers, their families, friends, and the communities they’re part of, will pause to reflect on the work of fallen colleagues – those who lost their lives protecting nature.

Rhino Man: Now Streaming!
Follow the story of dedicated rangers in their fight to save South Africa’s Rhino population.

World Ranger Day 2024
31st of July is our opportunity to remember Fallen Rangers, reflect on our achievements and reconnect with colleagues.

Where the desert meets the city
Indigenous women rangers swap desert patrols for professional development opportunities in the big city.

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.

LEAD Ranger – setting up secure foundations for success in conservation
A record number of rangers across nine countries trained, see how we are reshaping ranger training globally and putting a stop to preventable deaths.

Amanda Dudgeon – from park ranger to Thin Green Line ambassador
Meet Amanda, – Thin Green Line’s inaugural ranger ambassador. Read more on her 95,000km expedition around Oceania.

How can warm jackets help to protect India’s tigers?
Learn how the courage of dedicated rangers, paired with the right equipment, forms the perfect alliance for tiger conservation in India.

Stopping wildlife poisoning in Mozambique
Discover the detective work of frontline rangers combatting wildlife poisonings from poachers in Mozambique.

Walking the tigers’ trail in Sumatra
Explore how innovative camera traps and a dedicated patrol team are safeguarding the critically endangered Sumatran tiger.

The Music Makes its Way into the Desert
Funds raised at a community event have enabled Thin Green Line to provide musical instruments and a custom-built trailer to Martu rangers in Australia’s Western Desert region.

Carrying Hope to Conservation Teams Across the World
Thin Green Line has been fortunate to have a dedicated family of Australian rangers standing alongside its mission to support rangers, raising funds for their less fortunate colleagues around the world.

Ranger to Ranger Documentary
Indigenous Australian rangers share skills and stories with Kenya’s Maasai rangers.

Why we celebrate World Ranger Day
Every day Rangers risk their lives to protect wildlife and wild places across the globe.

Protecting Sumatra’s wild heritage
Sumatra, Indonesia is home to Sumatran tigers, elephants and rhino, all of which are critically endangered.

Conservation crisis in the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a land torn by civil unrest.

Delivering hope through our global network
Thin Green Line continues to reach more Fallen Ranger families each year.

Rewilding Argentina: Jaguar tracking
Pablo Guerra Aldazabal, jaguar tracker from our conservation partner Rewilding Argentina, takes us through a typical day in his life.

Rewilding Argentina: Reintroduction of the red-and-green macaw
Wildlife tracker, Marianela Masat, from our conservation partner Rewilding Argentina tells us about the efforts they are making.

LEAD Ranger Testimonial – Craig Millar, Big Life
Craig Millar, Chief Operating Officer of Big Life, sat down with us to talk about the tremendous impact of the LEAD Ranger Program.

Women leading the way through training
Constance Mwandaa of Wildlife Works in Kenya talks about becoming a ranger, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, and her pride at being a leader.

Ranger training simulation – buffalo attack, Kenya
An inside look at the training rangers go through to prepare them for the wild.

Sean Willmore & Amanda Dudgeon – Walking the Thin Green Line Expedition
Amanda Dudgeon is a park ranger embarking on a 12-month solo expedition around Australia and the Pacific.

In Gratitude – Ted N. Bailey (1940 – 2021)
A wildlife expert who worked extensively in the USA, as well as in Europe and Africa.

A widow’s message of thanks for supporters of the Fallen Ranger Fund
Losing a loved one is never easy, and when that loved one is a brave ranger who has made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our planet, the pain can be especially hard to bear.

Protecting a Megadiverse Nation
Project partner Fundación Jocotoco protects critically threatened habitats and species in Ecuador.

Walking The Thin Green Line Oceania
We think it’s about time that we introduce you to a very special member of our extended team…

Jane Goodall asks: will you join us on the Thin Green Line?
A message from our ambassador Dr Jane Goodall on the risks rangers face every day as first responders

Rebirth of the Wild in Iberá
Imagine a job where you’re helping re-establish nature on a vast scale.

Ranger Support Grants: Recipients Announced
The Thin Green Line Foundation is very pleased to announce the support for 32 projects through our 2021 Ranger Support Grant program.

Brazilian Ranger, Marcelo Segalerba
Senior Brazilian Ranger, Marcelo Segalerba, talks about the challenges faced by rangers in Latin America, and their continued support from The Thin Green Line.

Wildlife Diplomacy: Rangers’ critical roles managing Human-Wildlife Conflict
Human-wildlife conflict puts rangers in peacekeeper roles, having to deter wildlife from dining-out on crops.

A message from rangers – World Ranger Day 2021
A message from our project partners this #WorldRangerDay.

Grevy’s Zebra Trust
Grevy’s Zebra Trust is addressing the urgent need to conserve Grevy’s zebra in the community rangelands of northern Kenya.

Community-based conservation to protect the world’s largest wild horse.
Grevy’s Zebra Trust work with communities in northern Kenya to protect one of Africa’s most endangered large mammals.

Care for Rangers Protecting Gorillas
Thin Green Line provided support for Ranger teams protecting gorillas and other rare species.

The Fine Line between Wildlife and Communities
Three East African Rangers have been killed by elephants in recent weeks.

Equipping rangers in Thailand
Newly equipped for long range patrols in the World Heritage Site bordering Thailand and Cambodia, Thai Rangers send a message of thanks to supporters of The Thin Green Line Foundation.

We Need to Keep Rangers at the Forefront of Conservation
The current pandemic and its aftermath could undermine decades of conservation effort.

COVID-19 Response letter from TGLF Founder Sean Willmore
We hope you and your loved ones are keeping safe in these unprecedented times in modern history.

Spotlight on female rangers – Ofem Jacinta Eyong
Ofem Jacinta Eyong, one of the 3000 female rangers in Nigeria, speaks about the importance of her work and how empowering female rangers is essential to it.

Spotlight on female rangers – Lusine Dostibegiani, Georgia
Lusine Dostibegiani, one of our female rangers at Algeti National Park in Georgia, speaks to us about what drives her to do the work she does and why it’s so important.

The Thin Green Line Foundation – in a ranger’s own words
Through their own words, our dedicated rangers share what their work means to them, and the challenges they face in carrying out their vital mission.

The Thin Green Line Foundation cross-border patrol project
Tim Redford of Freeland Foundation discusses a cross-border project involving Thai and Cambodian rangers in an effort to combat poaching.

Do you stand with the families of rangers?
You can help us to get the funds direct to the family of a Fallen Ranger.

TGL and Sumatran Ranger Project – Friendship Grant
Our project has been awarded an Australian Aid: Friendship Grant

The Thin Green Line – Original Documentary
In 2004, Australian Park Ranger Sean Willmore sold his car, remortgaged his house and travelled the world for 14 months to bring you the story of the sometimes life-threatening challenges his colleagues face each day.

HRH Duke of Cambridge – World Ranger Day message
For World Ranger Day July 31st, HRH The Duke of Cambridge acknowledged the brave and critical work of the World’s Park Rangers in protecting nature’s most special places.

Elephants – undercover with Thin Green Line
Elephants are being decimated in numbers for a reinvigorated ivory trade, and our rangers are on the frontline trying their best in the harshest of conditions.