The latest news on ERC 22 in Albania, a new training, interviews and reports from the European Rangers Circle: Read all this in the September ERF newsletter. You do not yet receive the newsletter conveniently by e-mail? Subscribe here to… Read More
Updated program of the European Ranger Congress
Already looking forward to the 5th European Ranger Congress in Albania? We have something to increase your anticipation: The program for workshops, excursions and a varied social program is ready. Check the updated program out here: You are not registered… Read More
“Recognition of the ranger profession would improve public perception”
Looking back on the pandemic, Yannick Bucher also sees hope for the future of ranger work in Switzerland. As a member of the board of Swiss Rangers, he is confident that the increased attention and appreciation of ranger services can… Read More
ERC is approaching: update from ERF’s president
The European Ranger Congress in Tirana, Albania, is getting closer and closer. Time to give you an update on the agenda and what else is worth knowing about the Congress. Take a look at what our President Urs Reif has… Read More
Scotland’s rangers welcome funding, but visitor education and seasonal contracts still dominate
Luke Taylor’s story exemplifies the development of rangers in Scotland in recent years: After starting as a ranger in 2016, he has had various seasonal contracts. As of this year, the volunteer International Representative for the Scottish Countryside Ranger Association… Read More
Tracking bears and wolves: Visiting Carpathians as precursor to ranger training
In preparation to our November ranger seminar on Biodiversity, Large Carnivores and Local Communities, we spent a week on site with the Society for the Protection of Wolves. Our host: the Foundation Conservation Carpathia (FCC), a foundation that aims to… Read More
Report on Train-the-Trainer Findings in Bavarian Forest National Park
Rangers from Europe and from the German Twinning partner Israel recently met in the Bavarian Forest National Park for a train-the-trainer week. Our ERF Board member and Portuguese ranger João Correia was involved and captured the week’s learnings in an… Read More