Environment Conservation Group

Environment Conservation Group
Company typeNon-governmental organization
Founded2009 (2009)
Headquarters
Area served
Pan-India
Websiteecgwild.org

Environment Conservation Group (ECG) is a non-governmental organization based in Coimbatore, India. Founded in 2009, ECG works on wildlife protection, habitat conservation, and environmental awareness.[1][2] It is headed by Mohammed Saleem. Stephen Joseph is the co-founder and vice president.[3]

The group is involved in monitoring the wetlands of Coimbatore to prevent debris dumping and encroachments.[4][5][6][7] ECG is also involved in wildlife conservation, rescuing birds from the wildlife trade,[8][9][10][11][12][13] stopping the felling of trees[14][15] and conducting awareness programs.[16][17][18][19][20]

References

  1. ^ Sivashankar, Nithya (7 June 2011). "A promise to keep". The Hindu.
  2. ^ "Water bowls placed to quench thirst of birds". The Hindu. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  3. ^ Sairam, R. (28 January 2015). "Prey base vital to sustain tiger population, say wildlife experts". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  4. ^ Selvaraj, Prasath (27 March 2015). "Mixing of Sewage in Big Tank a Threat to Fish Population". New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 28 November 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Environment organisations oppose TANGEDCO work". The Hindu. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. ^ "11 Rose-ringed parakeets rescued". The Hindu. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  7. ^ "Forest Department, NGO rescue parakeets". The Hindu. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  8. ^ "Snares to trap wild animals found in forest area". The Hindu. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  9. ^ "57 parakeets rescued". The Hindu. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  10. ^ "On the road to spread word, curb road kills". The Times of India. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  11. ^ "Monitor lizard, birds rescued". The Hindu. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  12. ^ V. S. Palaniappan (7 August 2012). "Munias, parakeets rescued". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  13. ^ "Help pours in for flood victims". The Hindu. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  14. ^ "Attempt to cut tree triggers protest". The Hindu. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  15. ^ V.S. Palaniappan (27 April 2012). "Green enthusiasts obtain stay against tree cutting on Marudhamalai Road". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  16. ^ "Awareness programmes, sapling distribution on World Environment Day". The Hindu. 6 June 2016.
  17. ^ Jeshi, K. (19 June 2014). "An ambassador of tigers". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  18. ^ Srinivasan, Pankaja. "Stripe search". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  19. ^ K. Jeshi. "Stop! The animals are crossing". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  20. ^ "Students to take part in peace rally on World Forestry Day". Business Standard. 17 March 2014.