Environment Conservation Group
| Company type | Non-governmental organization |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Pan-India |
| Website | ecgwild |
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]
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- ^ "11 Rose-ringed parakeets rescued". The Hindu. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Forest Department, NGO rescue parakeets". The Hindu. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Snares to trap wild animals found in forest area". The Hindu. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
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- ^ "On the road to spread word, curb road kills". The Times of India. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Monitor lizard, birds rescued". The Hindu. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ V. S. Palaniappan (7 August 2012). "Munias, parakeets rescued". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Help pours in for flood victims". The Hindu. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Attempt to cut tree triggers protest". The Hindu. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ V.S. Palaniappan (27 April 2012). "Green enthusiasts obtain stay against tree cutting on Marudhamalai Road". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ "Awareness programmes, sapling distribution on World Environment Day". The Hindu. 6 June 2016.
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- ^ Srinivasan, Pankaja. "Stripe search". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
- ^ K. Jeshi. "Stop! The animals are crossing". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Students to take part in peace rally on World Forestry Day". Business Standard. 17 March 2014.