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‘Rangers and Enforcement’

Whilst most of the people we deal with respect the role we have in providing Conservation and visitor management services, there is an increasing  trend of Countryside Staff and Volunteers having to suffer verbal and physical abuse.

 This course is a must for any frontline Ranger, Warden or Volunteer who occasionally has to enforce  bylaws, Orders (such as car parking), Rules or Regulations. Or who has to deal with complaints from people.

 

Led by an ex-policeman John Yabsley  the two day course covers subjects such PACE (police and criminal evidence act), note taking, dealing with difficult people and how not to put yourself in danger.

We also look at procedures and processes to ensure that we maintain our role as Rangers and do not stray into  Policing of our sites.

 

The course will take place at Queen Elizabeth Country Park, in Hampshire, the cost

and exact date are still to be decided but will be in the region of £100 and is likely to take place in January 2009.

 The course fee includes tea and coffee but not lunch (There is a café on site)

 

 

Meet at 9.00am for coffee and introductions

The course will end each day at 4.00pm

 

If the demand is there we will be able to repeat this course in the midlands and the north of England

Contact Steve Peach for Details

  


IT and the Environment
 
Is the title of ERA's first Ranger Training Conference to be held in 2009. The conference aims to provide participants with the opportunity to explore the range of hardware and software now available to those working in Environmental management.
The conference will examine the question 'how you make modern technology work for you?'
 
Some of the Country's leading providers will be in attendance to discuss your needs and It solutions


Core to the conference will be site management planning and the use of GIS /GPS.

 

The organising Committee are looking for expressions of interest from potential exhibitors and delegates.

 

For further details please email ranger@englishranger.co.uk

 

This conference will be open to non-ERA members

                                                           

 
       

  Free Training Yes we said free!

Thames21 Big Tidy Up is running a free training course for those interested in cleaning up waterways or ponds.

 click on the Thames logo for more detail

 

Do you think you have what it takes to make the next Planet Earth? 

 

BBC One is looking for nine people to take part in the experience of a lifetime.   Encountering extraordinary animals in amazing locations and testing yourself to the limit, this series will culminate with one exceptional individual securing a year’s placement at the BBC’s award winning, world famous Natural History Unit. 

 

Would your holiday of a lifetime involve seeing one of the big five in their natural habitat?  Maybe your weekends are spent volunteering at your local animal sanctuary? Are your cupboards crammed full of wildlife videos?  Do you get up at dawn to catch a song from the rare bittern?

 

If you are over 18 years old and can illustrate your passion for the natural world we want to hear from you. 

 

To apply, please email your name to endsoftheearth@bbc.co.uk and an application form will be emailed to you.

 

Deadline for applications 26/11/08.

Successful candidates may spend up to ten weeks away from home in spring 2009.

 

 

ERA Membership Still Growing, but we need more members and more help!

 

The English Ranger Association continues to grow, and now has over 200 members. And we get new membership enquiries every week. But as we grow we need more people to come forward and take an active part in the Association.

We are currently looking for members to join the Organising Team

Why not join us and help to create a new voice in the protection of our Countryside and Urban Green space.

 

We are proud to annouce that Merrick Denton-Thompson OBE Board Member of English Nature has graciously agreed to become our Senior Patron. This marks a major set forward for ERA and we are grateful to Merrick for his support and good wishes.

 

As if the support of Merick was not enough we have just recieved the wonderful news that that the Broadcaster and Zoologist Dr Charlotte Ulhenbroek has kindly agreed to become a Patron as well.

 

Charlotte is well know for her programmes on the BBC including Safari school which featured celebrities learning about the task of being a Ranger Guide in an African Game Reserve.

 

The support of someone like Charlotte will help to increase the profile of ERA

 

Forthcoming  ERA events
   
Tuesday 18th November
Blackpool Ranger Service - Study Tour
This has unfortunately has had to be cancelled
 
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