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countryside ranger
Countryside rangers or wardens look after and maintain areas of the countryside such as woods, wetlands, common land and national parks. They prevent damage, protect plants and wildlife and ensure that access is controlled and safe for public use.
The work varies depending on the type of area, but can include:
- planning and creating habitats to encourage wildlife and flora
- practical tasks like tree planting, pond management and bracken control
- ensuring footpaths, bridleways and waterways meet health and safety recommendations
- carrying out field surveys to detect changes in the environment
- patrolling sites to provide assistance to visitors, and to discourage poaching or removal of plants and birds’ eggs
- giving talks and managing exhibitions and resource centres
- providing guided walks
- taking part in community projects
- working with local landowners and businesses whose activities may affect the environment
- keeping records and writing reports.
Hours and Environment
As a countryside ranger you are likely to work shifts, which might include evenings and weekends.
You will spend some time in an office or visitors centre, but there will be a lot of active outdoor work - you will need to be prepared to be outside in all weathers and do a lot of walking.
A driving licence is essential.
Skills and Interests
To be a countryside ranger you should:
- be interested in the natural environment
- be physically fit and enjoy working outdoors
- be able to work both alone and as part of a team
- have practical skills for using tools and equipment
- be able to communicate with a wide range of people.
Entry
To become a countryside ranger you will usually need relevant experience. A good way to get this is by volunteering with organisations such as:
- the Wildlife Trust
- National Trust
- British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
- the Forestry Commission
- Groundwork.
Visit the organisations' websites for details of opportunities for volunteering. There are links in Further Information below. Some organisations run training courses for their volunteers.
The qualifications you need will vary depending on the employer and on the amount of experience you have. Relevant courses include:
- City and Guilds/NPTC National Certificate in Environmental Conservation (0342)
- BTEC/SQA National Certificate/Diploma in Countryside Management with options including Water Management, Woodland Management, Rural Tourism, Countryside Interpretation and Habitat Conservation
- BTEC/SQA HNC/HND in Environmental Conservation
- foundation degrees in subjects such as Countryside Management and Conservation and Countryside Management
- degree courses in subjects such as Countryside Management, Rural Environmental Management, Conservation and Environment, or Environmental Studies.
For all courses you should check with colleges or universities for their specific entry requirements. Details of BTEC/Edexcel and City and Guilds qualifications can be found on their websites. Please see Further Information for contact details.
For information about foundation degrees see Foundation Degree Forward
To search for colleges and universities offering foundation degrees, HNDs and degrees see Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)
You may be able to get into this job through an apprenticeship scheme. Funding for apprenticeships is available for 16-24 year olds and some over-25s. To find out more, visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk. For information about apprenticeships in other parts of the UK, see Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Training
As a new ranger you will usually receive on-the-job training.
You might be able to work towards NVQ/SVQ levels 2 and 3 in Environmental Conservation (Countryside Management). These are awarded by City and Guilds/NPTC and Edexcel.
Both as a new entrant and when you have more experience, you can add to your skills and knowledge by doing courses such as those offered by the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV). These cover specialist skills such as coppicing, species identification and habitat management, and general subjects such as IT and office skills and working with communities. Visit the BTCV website for details - there is a link in Further Information below.
The Countryside Management Association also offers courses for new and experienced rangers and wardens. By joining the Association you will be able to gain professional accreditation by taking part in a programme of continuing professional development (CPD). See Further Information below for a link to the Countryside Management Association website.
Opportunities
Most countryside rangers are employed by local authorities. Other employers include the Forestry Commission and voluntary organisations such as the National Trust, RSPB and local wildlife trusts. Some jobs are part-time, temporary or unpaid.
Vacancies may be advertised in local and national newspapers, jobcentres, in local authority job bulletins, which are available in libraries and other public offices and on the recruitment website for local government www.LGjobs.com
Once you have experience, you could progress to senior, district or head ranger or warden. You could also move into other jobs in conservation, countryside management or the environment, perhaps after taking further qualifications.
Annual Income
Figures are intended as a guideline only. Income for countryside rangers varies considerably with different employers.
In local authorities earnings may be between around £15,500 and around £19,770.
Further information
Stoneleigh Park
Nr Coventry
Warwickshire
CV8 2LG
Tel: 0845 707 8007
Mallard Way
Potteric Carr
Doncaster
DNL 8DB
Tel: 01302 388888
159 Ravenhill Road
Belfast
BT6 0BP
Tel: 028 9064 5169
Lordship Road
Writtle
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3RR
Tel: 01245 424116
One90 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7BH
Tel: 0870 240 9800
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