Numerous rangers work in protected areas through out Europe and other continents of the world. Rangers work for nature, protecting it and its wildlife. The work of rangers can be challenging yet fulfilling and rewarding at the same time. It is important that every ranger
gets the training and preparations that makes him/her better equipped to take on the ranger work. A standard ranger training is an important tool to maintain and distribute knowledge and increase professionalism within the ranger class.
Ranger training across Europe is diverse and varies greatly between countries. The ERF endeavours to increase the professionalism of rangers, to support the training of rangers, including own courses, and to bring rangers around the world closer together.
The ERF is focussing on on site training, accompanied by online offers to connect to further develop the ranger profession.
Do you have ideas for further training or would you like to organise one? We are looking forward to hearing from you: training@europeanrangers.org
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Anti poaching webinars start on World Ranger Day
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Biodiversity as a complex issue of nature education using the example of large carnivors
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Biodiversity as a complex issue of nature education using the example of nature interpretation
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Working with Junior- and Volunteer-Rangers
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