{"id":27619,"date":"2025-08-21T17:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:13:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.revoscience.com\/en\/?p=27619"},"modified":"2025-08-21T17:58:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T12:13:13","slug":"ntnc-hands-over-field-equipment-to-dnpwc-to-strengthen-wildlife-protection-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.revoscience.com\/en\/ntnc-hands-over-field-equipment-to-dnpwc-to-strengthen-wildlife-protection-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"NTNC Hands Over Field Equipment to DNPWC to Strengthen Wildlife Protection Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Chitwan, Nepal \u2014 The National Trust for Nature Conservation (NTNC) has officially handed over a large consignment of field gear and equipment to the Department of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation (DNPWC), reinforcing Nepal\u2019s frontline capacity to combat wildlife crime. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The support is part of the ongoing Combat Wildlife Trafficking Project in Nepal, funded by the U.S. Department of State\u2019s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A formal handover ceremony took place yesterday at NTNC\u2019s Biodiversity Conservation Center in Chitwan, attended by DNPWC Director-General Dr. Ramchandra Kandel, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Mr. Jason P. Meeks, and INL South Asia Regional Director Ms. Marcy S. Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In total, 7,120 units of field gear and equipment were transferred to DNPWC, including medical kits, GPS devices, binoculars, cameras, searchlights, tactical clothing, field shoes, bags, Swiss knives, and headlamps\u2014tools essential for rangers and conservation officers working in remote and challenging environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking at the event, Mr. Meeks emphasized the importance of tackling wildlife trafficking to protect Nepal\u2019s rich biodiversity, reaffirming the U.S. government\u2019s continued support for conservation efforts in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dr. Kandel expressed gratitude for the contribution, noting that the equipment would significantly enhance the effectiveness and safety of frontline staff across Nepal\u2019s protected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTNC Member-Secretary Dr. Naresh Subedi acknowledged the longstanding partnership between NTNC and various U.S. agencies, praising their consistent and credible support for conservation initiatives in Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NTNC Director Dr. Chiranjibi P. Pokheral provided an overview of NTNC\u2019s broader conservation programs, while Senior Conservation Officer Mr. Ambika P. Khatiwada highlighted key achievements under the INL-funded project, including the training and mobilization of 3,175 government frontline personnel to better address wildlife crime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the DNPWC handover, NTNC also provided a set of equipment\u2014including a laptop, camera, GPS, binoculars, searchlight, medical kit, and walkie-talkies\u2014to the Mirgakunja community-based antipoaching unit, further empowering local efforts in wildlife protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening Nepal\u2019s conservation infrastructure and enhancing the operational readiness of those safeguarding the country\u2019s natural heritage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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