Environment Conservation Group

Environment Conservation Group
ecgwild
AbbreviationECG
Formation2009 (2009)
FounderMohammed Saleem
Stephen Joseph
Founded atCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
TypeNGO
PurposeEnvironmental conservation, wildlife protection, habitat restoration
Headquarters103 NH Road, Opp Naaz Theatre, Coimbatore – 641001, Tamil Nadu, India
Region
Coimbatore and surrounding areas
Key people
Mohammed Saleem (Founder & Activist)
Stephen Joseph (Co-founder & Vice-President)
Websitewww.ecgwild.org

The Environment Conservation Group (ECG), also known as ECGWILD, is a non-governmental organization based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] Founded in 2009, it works on wildlife protection, habitat restoration, wetland conservation, and environmental awareness.[2]

History

ECG was established in 2009 by a group of conservationists led by environmental activist Mohammed Saleem and co-founder Stephen Joseph. The organization was formed in response to growing concerns over environmental degradation, wetland encroachment, and wildlife threats in the Coimbatore region.

Activities

The group organizes tree-planting drives, monitors wetlands against illegal dumping and encroachments, educates students and communities on conservation, and tracks wildlife-related crimes.[3][4]

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.[5][6] It is headed by Mohammed Saleem. Stephen Joseph is the co-founder and vice president.[7]

The group is involved in monitoring the wetlands of Coimbatore to prevent debris dumping and encroachments.[8][9][10][11] ECG is also involved in wildlife conservation, rescuing birds from the wildlife trade,[12][13][14][15][16][17] stopping the felling of trees[18][19] and conducting awareness programs.[20][21][22][23][24]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Environment Conservation Group". ecgwild.org. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Environment Conservation Group (ECG) in India". EcoHubMap. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  3. ^ "Home". Environment Conservation Group. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Environment Conservation Group, Coimbatore, India". Wanderlog.
  5. ^ Sivashankar, Nithya (7 June 2011). "A promise to keep". The Hindu.
  6. ^ "Water bowls placed to quench thirst of birds". The Hindu. 14 June 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  7. ^ Sairam, R. (28 January 2015). "Prey base vital to sustain tiger population, say wildlife experts". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Environment organisations oppose TANGEDCO work". The Hindu. 25 June 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  10. ^ "11 Rose-ringed parakeets rescued". The Hindu. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  11. ^ "Forest Department, NGO rescue parakeets". The Hindu. 7 January 2015. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  12. ^ "Snares to trap wild animals found in forest area". The Hindu. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  13. ^ "57 parakeets rescued". The Hindu. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  14. ^ "On the road to spread word, curb road kills". The Times of India. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  15. ^ "Monitor lizard, birds rescued". The Hindu. 29 July 2014. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  16. ^ V. S. Palaniappan (7 August 2012). "Munias, parakeets rescued". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  17. ^ "Help pours in for flood victims". The Hindu. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  18. ^ "Attempt to cut tree triggers protest". The Hindu. 7 December 2012. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  19. ^ V.S. Palaniappan (27 April 2012). "Green enthusiasts obtain stay against tree cutting on Marudhamalai Road". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  20. ^ "Awareness programmes, sapling distribution on World Environment Day". The Hindu. 6 June 2016.
  21. ^ Jeshi, K. (19 June 2014). "An ambassador of tigers". The Hindu – via www.thehindu.com.
  22. ^ Srinivasan, Pankaja. "Stripe search". The Hindu. Retrieved 8 April 2016.
  23. ^ K. Jeshi. "Stop! The animals are crossing". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
  24. ^ "Students to take part in peace rally on World Forestry Day". Business Standard. 17 March 2014.
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