Environment Conservation Group

Environment Conservation Group (ECG)

www.ecgwild.org

is a non-governmental organization based in Coimbatore, India. The group is active since 2009 and works towards conservation of the environment and wildlife.[1] ECG was formed by a group of wildlife and environmental enthusiasts headed by environmental activist Mohammed Saleem.[2]

The group is also involved in monitoring the wetlands of Coimbatore against dumping of debris and encroachments.[3][4][5][6] ECG is also involved in wildlife conservation and rescuing birds from the wildlife trade.[7][8][9] [10][11][12] The group is involved in stopping the felling of trees[13][14] and conducting awareness programmes.[15][16]

References

  1. ↑ Staff Reporter. "Water bowls placed to quench thirst of birds". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  2. ↑ Sairam, R. "Prey base vital to sustain tiger population, say wildlife experts". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  3. ↑ "'Mixing of Sewage in Big Tank a Threat to Fish Population'". New Indian Express. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  4. ↑ Staff Reporter. "Environment organisations oppose TANGEDCO work". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  5. ↑ Staff Reporter. "11 Rose-ringed parakeets rescued". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  6. ↑ Staff Reporter. "Forest Department, NGO rescue parakeets". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  7. ↑ Special Correspondent. "Snares to trap wild animals found in forest area". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  8. ↑ Staff Reporter. "57 parakeets rescued". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  9. ↑ "On the road to spread word, curb road kills". The Times of India. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  10. ↑ Staff Reporter. "Monitor lizard, birds rescued". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  11. ↑ V. S. Palaniappan. "Munias, parakeets rescued". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  12. ↑ Coimbatore Bureau. "Help pours in for flood victims". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  13. ↑ Special Correspondent. "Attempt to cut tree triggers protest". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  14. ↑ V.S. Palaniappan. "Green enthusiasts obtain stay against tree cutting on Marudhamalai Road". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  15. ↑ Srinivasan, Pankaja. "Stripe search". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  16. ↑ K. Jeshi. "Stop! The animals are crossing". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
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