FreeMe Wildlife, SHIELD win 2026 Eco-Logic Awards for nature conservation

On October 13, 2026, FreeMe Wildlife received the Gold award and the SHIELD Elephant Shepherd Programme the Bronze award at the 2026 Eco-Logic Awards for their conservation approaches that consider both wildlife and local communities. Eco-Logic Awards founder David Parry-Davies highlighted a shift towards achieving long-term sustainability and a 'net-positive' impact on nature, involving everyone in conservation efforts. FreeMe Wildlife's work extends beyond wildlife rehabilitation to habitat protection, species reintroduction, wildlife crime support, research, and community education.