Europe

Across the great diversity from vast forests and marshlands to volcanic landscapes: Rangers in Europe are true mediators between humans and nature. Visitors to protected areas, neighbouring communities and economic interests – in the densely populated region Europe is, rangers mediate a variety of human needs with nature conservation. Their most important tasks therefore include duties like environmental education, visitor management and law enforcement alongside monitoring and supporting science. All for the one big goal uniting rangers worldwide: The protection of species and natural areas.

World Ranger Congress

10th IRF WORLD RANGER CONGRESS 2024: The IRF, together with Gardes Natures de France (GNF), present the 10th IRF World Ranger Congress to be held in Hyeres, South of France from 7-11 October 2024. The Congress will attract over 400 ranger professionals and conservation workers to discuss topics of common interest and concern in an international networking and professional development event.

Hyeres France

As the oldest resort town on the French Riviera, Hyeres has been entertaining France’s aristocracy for centuries, and its medieval old town—perched on a hilltop overlooking the coastal islands and salt marshes—maintains an air of elegance.

Association Of Gardes Nature De France

The "Gardes Nature de France" Association (GNF) was established at the conclusion of the National Parks Meetings on October 16, 2010, in Florac. This professional association aims to bring together field agents from various natural areas in France (Regional Natural Parks, National Parks, Nature Reserves, sites of the Coastal Conservatory, Great Sites of France) and puts its expertise at the service of nature protection professionals and their establishments.

South America

From the biodiverse Amazon forests shared by many countries, the Eastern Tropical Pacific Marine Corridor that reaches up to Galapagos Marine Reserve, the extension of grasslands in the Southern Cone, the Patagonia Region and outstanding Andes mountain ridge to the renowned World Heritage Site Machu Picchu, rangers across this vast continent work tirelessly to protect natural resources and abundant wildlife in collaboration with an enormous diversity of indigenous peoples and local communities.

Africa

The Game Rangers’ Association of Africa (GRAA) is Africa’s oldest and largest ranger association, founded in 1970. With a membership of over 2,500 rangers across 20 countries, GRAA proudly represents the International Ranger Federation (IRF) in the region.

Central America

From northern Mexico, crossing along the tropical rainforest of Selva Maya Corridor, the Mesoamerican Reef System and all the way to Caribbean Islands, rangers play a key role protecting outstanding biodiversity in land and water along with local communities from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Asia

Asia is recognized for its incomparable richness in biodiversity, encompassing a wide variety of plant and animal species that establish it as a global hotspot for biodiversity.

Oceania

The Oceania region is comprised of the 24 countries and territories of Polynesia, Micronesia, Melanesia, Australia and New Zealand containing a diverse range of ecosystems.

North America

Rangers across the United States and Canada work to preserve, protect, and share our natural, cultural, and scenic resources through education, engineering, and enforcement efforts. Our agencies have varied responsibilities, but our goals are common in protecting areas set aside for variety of conservation purposes.

Europe

Across the great diversity from vast forests and marshlands to volcanic landscapes: Rangers in Europe are true mediators between humans and nature. Visitors to protected areas, neighbouring communities and economic interests – in the densely populated region Europe is, rangers mediate a variety of human needs with nature conservation. Their most important tasks therefore include duties like environmental education, visitor management and law enforcement alongside monitoring and supporting science. All for the one big goal uniting rangers worldwide: The protection of species and natural areas.