What Is a Park Ranger?

By Vitza Cabrera

A park ranger is the person involved in the protection and preservation of natural, historical or cultural areas, according to the International Federation of Park Rangers. Therefore, a park ranger protects natural resources, and teaches us the importance of the area we visit.

Some of their activities are:

• Monitor and protect natural areas.

• Welcome and attend visitors at the nature reserves.

• Carry out biological monitoring of the area.

• Provide first aid.

• Prevent and control wildfires.

• Be a link between visitors and institutions.

• Make environmental complaints.