As 2025 draws to a close, we look back with gratitude on many wonderful partnerships, without which our work would not have been possible. Our declaration from the 6th European Ranger Congress, as well as the on-site support of our… Read More
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US Ranger Newsletter unites rangers worldwide while domestic rangers face massive cutbacks
We look back on a year that saw rangers in the US facing significant job losses and uncertainty. Nevertheless, there were many inspiring initiatives by US rangers to continue protecting natural heritage, as well as promoting their profession and its… Read More
ERF joins forces with European and Moldovan experts for conservation on Moldova’s path to EU
On 10 December, Michael Großmann, member of the ERF Council, and ERF Secretary Maria Gurscaia participated in an international conference on nature conservation organised by the non-governmental organisations Arnika (Czech Republic), Biotica (Republic of Moldova) and EcoContact (Republic of Moldova)… Read More
We mourn the tragic loss of Spanish ranger Cristina Gallardo Gómez
On 25 November, we lost our colleague Cristina Gallardo Gómez, an environmental ranger of the Generalitat Valenciana, Spain. She sadly passed away in a tragic accident while she was carrying out conservation work in the area of Cala de Moraira,… Read More
Feedback on 6th European Ranger Congress: a snapshot overview
We wanted to hear from you, the participants of the 6th European Ranger Congress: How did you experience the congress, and what did you take away for your ranger work at home? Which topics were particularly important to you, which… Read More
ERF on Sean Willmore’s resignation from the Thin Green Line
He recently announced his resignation: Sean Willmore, founder of the ranger support organisation Thin Green Line Foundation (TGLF). Sean was also a great supporter of us as European Ranger Federation and the cause of rangers on our continent, as we… Read More
ERF November newsletter
Read about how the new ERF Board is positioning itself after the busy congress month and what goals and vision its new president has. The main focus is on gaining an overview of the very heterogeneous situation of rangers in… Read More
New ERF President: We must stay connected to national ranger associations as our roots
He has been well connected and highly committed to the international ranger community for decades. Since the recent European Ranger Congress, Florin Halastauan from Romania is our new president. In this interview, he explains why it is so important for ERF… Read More
Two Rangers, two Projects: urban rangering and fighting wildlife crime
For one, it’s about rather inconspicuous or hidden natural treasures in a metropolis; for the other, it’s about combating wildlife crime in an island nation: Meike Borchert from Germany’s capital Berlin and Giorgos Christofi from Cyprus, at first glance, live… Read More
Meet the European Rangers
What does Rangering mean for the rangers of the European Ranger Federation and beyond, what keeps them going considering the many challenges of their job and which moments in ranger life do they count among the most unforgettable? Our Ranger… Read More