Celebrating our rangers on World Ranger Day

The dedicated Tasmanian Parks staff who are protecting and managing Tasmania’s extraordinary natural and cultural landscapes are being recognised on World Ranger Day.

Minister for Parks, Nick Duigan, recognised the 115 Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service rangers.

“These rangers work across the state, from rugged coastlines to the remote peaks of the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, and as far afield as Macquarie island,” Minister Duigan said.

“Their work spans nearly three million hectares of parks and reserves, often in some of the State's most challenging and isolated environments.

“World Ranger Day is an opportunity to acknowledge the role rangers play in caring for these wild places and ensuring they can be enjoyed by future generations.

“We thank our Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service rangers for their outstanding commitment to protecting the places that make Tasmania so special.

“Whether they are maintaining walking tracks, protecting threatened species, managing fire risk, responding to emergencies, or caring for cultural and heritage values, our rangers work in some of the world’s most remarkable landscapes.

“A key part of our 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future is delivering wonderful experiences in our parks and reserves, which is exactly what our rangers do.

“They are often the first point of contact for visitors exploring Tasmania’s parks and reserves. Their work on the frontline helps ensure bushwalkers and visitors can safely experience the natural beauty of the State while gaining a deeper understanding of the environments they are visiting.

“We thank them for the care, passion and dedication they bring to their work, today and every day.”

World Ranger Day is held annually on 31 July. It is an international day of recognition for rangers across the globe and a time to honour those who have been injured or lost their lives in the line of duty.