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WORLD RANGER CONGRESS

The Federation holds a World Congress every 2 to 3 years as an international forum for rangers and an opportunity to involve other international agencies and organizations in protected area management.

The First Congress was held in Zakopane, Poland in 1995 and resulted in the Zakopane Declaration. Right-click to download report in PDF format.

The Second Congress took place in Costa Rica, Central America with an emphasis on sustainable development and ecotourism. Right-click to download report in PDF format.

The Third Congress was organized in Kruger National Park, South Africa and addressed the issues of area integrity, working with communities and ecotourism. Right-click to download report in PDF format.

The Fourth Congress took place at Wilsons Promontory National Park, in the State of Victoria, Australia in March 2003. Issues addressed were; Building Community Support, Managing the Masses and Healthy Habitats.

Select here to download the proceedings of the 4th Congress in PDF format.

The Fifth Congress was held in the historic city of Stirling, Scotland, in June 2006. Issues addressed were: Access - Managing access from doorstep to wilderness; Benefits - Sharing environmental values and perceptions; Connections - Benefiting people and places; and Delivery - Making the connections work. Proceedings from the Congress will be completed in late 2007 and will be posted at that time.


 

The 6th World Ranger Congress is to take place in the Santa Cruz, Bolivia. Situated near the geographic centre of Bolivia in the tropical lowlands with the Cordillera Central as its backdrop, Santa Cruz is perfectly situated as a base to explore this country of many climes.


The congress will take place in March 2009, details to be posted as they come to hand.


The 6th World Congress Themes are being finalised and will be posted when complete

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IUCN World Parks Congress

 

A highly motivated delegation of 40 rangers from 21 countries around the world made a significant impact on the IUCN 5th World Parks Congress in Durban in September 2003. Major issues relating to those who work at the grass roots in protected areas were discussed and formed an important part of the outcomes of the most important congress of protected areas professionals in 10 years.

 

South African Junior Rangers, young stars of the World
Parks Congress, with IRF delegates

 

Delegates at the First Parks Congress
Zakopane, Poland, 1995

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