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The Fine Line between Wildlife and Communities

The Fine Line between Wildlife and Communities

Three East African Rangers have been killed by elephants in recent weeks. These three incidents were unrelated but they highlight the complex roles rangers have working with wildlife and local communities.   In one case, a team of rangers responded to an emergency call from the Lapono community to scare off a group of elephants. The animals were marauding the village outside Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. The rangers were firing shots in the air trying to herd the elephants back toward the park when one turned to charge. Sergeant Guma fell while trying to evade the elephant and was...

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World Ranger Day 2018

World Ranger Day 2018

Stand with Rangers and get involved: Host an Event, Post on Social Media, Honour Fallen Rangers, Raise funds for Ranger projects.

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Warriors do battle at the Maasai Olympics

Warriors do battle at the Maasai Olympics

Images and text by Jeremy Goss/Big Life Foundation 13 December 2014 The chanting rippled through the early morning mist, a tangible vibration more than a sound. Maasai warriors preparing to clash, but on a sports field rather than a battleground. A herd of elephants...

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Launch of new school curriculum resources

Launch of new school curriculum resources

The Thin Green Line Foundation is excited to announce the launch of our new school curriculum project. These new curriculum resources will help teachers facilitate meaningful school projects and learning activities that will directly raise awareness of environmental...

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International Ranger Federation Awards 2014

International Ranger Federation Awards 2014

New awards to recognise the passion, dedication and inspiration of park rangers and frontline conservationists have been launched by the International Ranger Federation, with its partners The Thin Green Line Foundation and the International Union for Conservation of...

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