Countryside ranger

As a countryside ranger, you could:

• plan and create habitats to protect plants, trees, animals and birds
•  lead guided walks, exhibition talks and educational visits
•  inspect sites, monitor wildlife and report findings
•  supervise assistant rangers and volunteers in daily tasks
•  encourage community involvement in conservation projects
•  operate machinery and equipment, and use hand and power tools

We've identified this as a green job

As a countryside ranger, you can work on tree planting schemes to help reduce the effects of flooding. This can have a positive impact on the environment.

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• customer service skills
• knowledge of geography
• the ability to work well with others
• to be flexible and open to change
• knowledge of biology
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

A driving licence may be required for some jobs.

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• a college course
• an apprenticeship
• applying directly

With experience, you could:

• become a head ranger, countryside officer or estate manager
•  move into more specialised work like forestry, coastal management or wildlife conservation