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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.
November 9, 2023
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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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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.
September 18, 2023
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Ranger to Ranger Documentary
Indigenous Australian rangers share skills and stories with Kenya’s Maasai rangers.
September 14, 2023
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Why we celebrate World Ranger Day
Every day Rangers risk their lives to protect wildlife and wild places across the globe.
March 30, 2023
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Protecting Sumatra’s wild heritage
Sumatra, Indonesia is home to Sumatran tigers, elephants and rhino, all of which are critically endangered.
March 20, 2023
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Conservation crisis in the Congo
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is a land torn by civil unrest.
March 20, 2023
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Delivering hope through our global network
Thin Green Line continues to reach more Fallen Ranger families each year.
March 16, 2023
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Rewilding Argentina: Jaguar tracking
Pablo Guerra Aldazabal, jaguar tracker from our conservation partner Rewilding Argentina, takes us through a typical day in his life.
January 25, 2023
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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.
January 25, 2023
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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.
January 25, 2023
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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.
November 9, 2022
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Ranger training simulation – buffalo attack, Kenya
An inside look at the training rangers go through to prepare them for the wild.
October 26, 2022
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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.
July 25, 2022
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July 20, 2022
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In Gratitude – Ted N. Bailey (1940 – 2021)
A wildlife expert who worked extensively in the USA, as well as in Europe and Africa.
May 24, 2022
Videos
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.
May 18, 2022
Stories
Protecting a Megadiverse Nation
Project partner Fundación Jocotoco protects critically threatened habitats and species in Ecuador.
March 17, 2022
Stories
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…
March 8, 2022
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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
March 2, 2022
Stories
Rebirth of the Wild in Iberá
Imagine a job where you’re helping re-establish nature on a vast scale.
November 1, 2021
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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.
October 25, 2021
Videos
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.
October 14, 2021
Stories
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.
September 1, 2021
Videos
A message from rangers – World Ranger Day 2021
A message from our project partners this #WorldRangerDay.
July 31, 2021
Videos
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.
July 28, 2021
Stories
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.
June 26, 2021
Stories
Care for Rangers Protecting Gorillas
Thin Green Line provided support for Ranger teams protecting gorillas and other rare species.
February 11, 2021
Stories
The Fine Line between Wildlife and Communities
Three East African Rangers have been killed by elephants in recent weeks.
December 24, 2020
Videos
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.
October 8, 2020
Stories
We Need to Keep Rangers at the Forefront of Conservation
The current pandemic and its aftermath could undermine decades of conservation effort.
September 21, 2020
Stories
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.
April 14, 2020
Videos
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.
March 6, 2020
Videos
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.
March 5, 2020
Videos
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.
February 24, 2020
Videos
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.
February 17, 2020
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Do you stand with the families of rangers?
You can help us to get the funds direct to the family of a Fallen Ranger.
December 23, 2019
Stories
TGL and Sumatran Ranger Project – Friendship Grant
Our project has been awarded an Australian Aid: Friendship Grant
January 22, 2019
Videos
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.
June 26, 2018
Videos
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.
July 27, 2014
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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.
September 27, 2013
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We believe the practical, direct action of rangers is the most necessary and effective way to overcome the environmental challenges of our time. Thin Green Line is a global not-for-profit conservation organisation.
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