Nine rangers take off: new blood for the Hohe Tauern National Park!

Nine rangers take off: new blood for the Hohe Tauern National Park!

The completion of the training of 13 new rangers in the Hohe Tauern National Park was celebrated with great joy on December 5, 2024. All graduates successfully passed their oral examination at the Mittersill National Park Administration and are now certified Austrian National Park Rangers. This intensive training comprised a total of 32 days of training and numerous practical units in which the prospective rangers not only learned the necessary specialist knowledge about the park's flora and fauna, but also didactic skills in order to pass on their knowledge to visitors in an exciting way MeinBezirk.at reported.

Diverse tasks in the ranger job

The new rangers will work in various positions, with seven of them already being active in the national park during their training. The tasks of a ranger include not only supervising the park and conducting guided tours, but also supporting school programs and participating in numerous projects. The examination committee, consisting of leading members of the national park administration, recognized the enthusiasm and commitment of the graduates. Those responsible wish the new rangers much success and many impressive experiences working in the national park.

The National Park Academy, which has operated as a joint education center for the federal states of Carinthia, Salzburg and Tyrol since 1997, plays a central role in the training of future rangers. In addition to basic training, the academy also offers in-depth courses that expand knowledge about wildlife, biodiversity and other important topics. These educational offerings are designed to inspire and motivate participants, underscoring the importance of the academy, such as Hohetauern.at reported.