GC in the News: Darien National Park Rangers are Training to Deal with Poaching Threats

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Written by Joshua Asel
Originally published in telemetro.com

More than 30 park rangers are currently being trained to address the growing threats that jeopardize Darién National Park, the Ministry of Environment (MiAmbiente) reported.

For one week, they will receive training in active patrolling, inter-agency coordination, use of the Earth Ranger platform for real-time monitoring, threat identification, and key operating procedures.

The goal is to strengthen surveillance and integrate technology, international expertise, and local commitment to ensure that Darién National Park continues to be a haven for biodiversity and a source of livelihood for its communities.

Rangers must patrol dense jungles and extensive river systems.

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