Environment Conservation Group

Environment Conservation Group

Company type	Non-governmental organization
Founded	2009 (2009)
Headquarters	Coimbatore
Area served	Pan-India
Website	ecgwild.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]}

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