Scottish Countryside Rangers Association
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The Scottish Countryside Rangers' Association (SCRA) is the professional association supporting rangers and other countryside professionals in Scotland
. Formed in 1974, the association has a strong tradition of supporting its members through the provision of advice, training and the facilitation of networking opportunities.
Over recent years, efforts of the association have included organising the International Ranger Federation
's 2006 World Ranger Congress in Stirling
(in partnership with the Countryside Management Association of England and Wales), producing the Ranger Standards Manual, and starting to implement a programme of continuing professional development
for rangers working in Scotland.
There are over 300 rangers working in Scotland, employed by local government, public bodies such as Forestry Commission Scotland
and Historic Scotland
, and non-governmental organisations such as the Scottish Wildlife Trust
.
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. Formed in 1974, the association has a strong tradition of supporting its members through the provision of advice, training and the facilitation of networking opportunities.
Over recent years, efforts of the association have included organising the International Ranger Federation
International Ranger Federation
The International Ranger Federation is an organisation which represents Park Rangers and Park Wardens across the world.Many countries have agencies that undertake the protection and management of natural areas. The rangers within these organisations are represented at the international level by the...
's 2006 World Ranger Congress in Stirling
Stirling
Stirling is a city and former ancient burgh in Scotland, and is at the heart of the wider Stirling council area. The city is clustered around a large fortress and medieval old-town beside the River Forth...
(in partnership with the Countryside Management Association of England and Wales), producing the Ranger Standards Manual, and starting to implement a programme of continuing professional development
Continuing Professional Development
Continuing professional development or Continuing professional education is the means by which people maintain their knowledge and skills related to their professional lives.-CPD research:...
for rangers working in Scotland.
There are over 300 rangers working in Scotland, employed by local government, public bodies such as Forestry Commission Scotland
Forestry Commission
The Forestry Commission is a non-ministerial government department responsible for forestry in Great Britain. Its mission is to protect and expand Britain's forests and woodlands and increase their value to society and the environment....
and Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland
Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government, responsible for historic monuments in Scotland.-Role:As its website states:...
, and non-governmental organisations such as the Scottish Wildlife Trust
Scottish Wildlife Trust
The Scottish Wildlife Trust is a registered charity dedicated to conserving the wildlife and natural environment of Scotland.-Description:The Scottish Wildlife Trust has over 32,800 members...
.
External links
- Scottish Countryside Rangers Association
- Rangers in Scotland, Scottish Natural HeritageScottish Natural HeritageScottish Natural Heritage is a Scottish public body. It is responsible for Scotland's natural heritage, especially its natural, genetic and scenic diversity. It advises the Scottish Government and acts as a government agent in the delivery of conservation designations, i.e...