U.S.-funded project equips Nepal's Forest Rangers to curb wildlife crime
Summary
Over 7,120 pieces of essential field gear were handed to Nepal's forest rangers under the U.S.-funded Combat Wildlife Trafficking in Nepal Project to strengthen wildlife crime prevention efforts.
Key Points
- Nepal's frontline forest rangers received over 7,120 pieces of essential field equipment funded by the U.S. to combat wildlife crime.
- The National Trust for Nature Conservation handed the equipment to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation during a ceremony in Chitwan.
- The gear includes tactical clothing, cameras, medical kits, GPS units, Swiss knives, and searchlights aimed at enhancing field operations.
- The project is funded by the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs and supports anti-poaching patrols and community-based wildlife protection.
