GAME WARDENS AND PROTECTED AREAS

Game wardens  help reduce greenhouse gases

Supporting game wardens may probably be one of the most important contributions you can make to combat climate change! Why you ask? The common practice for turning forest into agricultural land, is by burning! Natural forests not only have the highest concentration of fixed carbon possible in nature, they also have a cooling effect on the climate. By supporting game wardens, you help fight global warming and you protect wildlife at the same time.

Support the economies of developing countries

When national parks and protected areas become effectively protected, many people can visit those areas, which stimulates the tourism industry in developing countries. The work of Game wardens stimulates the economies and creates jobs.

Game Wardens and communities

Game wardens are crucial for neighbouring communities of protected areas. Often game wardens are the only government officials in a village, and they get consulted by the local people on many issues.

 

Direct employment

Game Wardens need to be hired. The majority of game wardens come from the area where they work and by hiring game wardens, Adopt A Ranger creates many direct employment opportunities in areas that otherwise have no or very little employment opportunities. These game wardens spend a good part of their income on local products, thus stimulating the local micro-economies. For local communities, that is a very important benefit.

Nature and environmental education

Game wardens play a crucial role in educating of children.  Game wardens organize classes and excursions for both children and their parents!

Click HERE to read how YOU can help Game Wardens