Mihály Tóth and Žiga Marenk know only too well how important it is to have the locals on their side. Mihály from Őrség National Park is the responsible ranger in the first rewilding project for bison in Hungary. He is… Read More
Empowering Ranger Work for People & Nature – Register for 6th ERC!
In just over six months, it will be high time again for the international ranger community from Europe and beyond. Gain and exchange ranger knowledge, network, reunite with old friends and make new ones: As a networking platform for rangers… Read More
Junior rangers and volunteers in Donau-Auen National Park: winning locals for conservation
The Junior Rangers of Donau-Auen National Park enjoy exciting times whenever the Danube floods turn the landscape upside down. New side arms and pools have to be explored and, unfortunately, a lot of rubbish is washed up. Our interview shows… Read More
Learn about rangering in Negev desert & send your Ranger Video!
In our second ranger video, we send you to the desert: Makhtesh Ramon Nature Reserve in the Negev desert is the workplace of Daniel Shermer. The ranger from our member, the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, answered our call for… Read More
Strengthening ranger ties: ERF Training Officer visits Thailand
During his recent trip to Thailand, Borja Díaz, Training Officer of the European Ranger Federation (ERF), had the opportunity to gain firsthand insight into the work of Thai rangers in various national parks and engage in discussions about potential future… Read More
Meet UK Ranger Harriet Saltis & send your own video!
We have called on Europe’s rangers to show their diverse work and the challenges they face in a ranger video. To keep their important role in the public eye and give conservation decision makers the best opportunity to support rangers, they need… Read More
Women in Conservation: Two female rangers share their thoughts
For today’s International Women’s Day, we take a look at those in nature conservation who still have to work a little harder in many places. Two female rangers tell us what it means to them to work as women in… Read More
Ranger Ohad Yahalomi murdered in captivity
We are deeply dismayed by the death of one of the rangers of the European Ranger Federation. Ohad Yahalomi, ranger of the Israel Nature and Parks Authority, taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October 2023, was murdered after being kidnapped… Read More
In and in spite of war: How Ukrainian rangers work for nature
For three cruel years now, the rangers and protected area staff in the protected areas of Ukraine have been working under wartime conditions. How does conservation work under these conditions, how do rangers and how does nature cope with this… Read More
ERF Ranger Leaves program: Sponsors help Rangers to help Rangers
Rangers helping Rangers sometimes seek help themselves. This is the case with our ‘Ranger Leaves’ sponsorship programme: a ranger contacts a donor, private individual or company, who purchases a leaf to support a ranger or an action that benefits rangers… Read More