2025 Edition

The most ambitious conservation policy will not have an impact unless local communities, people directly affected by it, don't support it. This is one of the most pressing tasks of rangers throughout Europe: involving local communities, looking for ways to reconnect people and nature, building trust and acceptance. This will help alleviate major natural crises, like floods, droughts and extreme phenomena, in the long term.

The 6th European Ranger Congress will focus on the various aspects of how rangers contribute to incorporating local needs, knowledge and heritage into conservation. Looking at the manifold ways in which rangers reconnect people with nature, safeguarding both natural and cultural heritage, we will learn from best practice, discuss challenges and find solutions to strengthen rangers’ roles in building a bridge.

"Rangers have been removed from the decision-making process and are less and less involved in administrative solutions. This is unfortunate, as rangers bring information from the reality of nature, a crucial addition to what is written on paper. Through rangers, nature has a voice: we speak on its behalf, show where it is today and bring its real needs to the list of priorities."

• Discussions on nature conservation at national and European level;
• Workshops in key areas of ranger work for practical conservation, restoration & integrating human needs;
• Field study visits;
• Case studies on species reintroduction, ecological reconstruction and more.

You have many opportunities to meet rangers from other countries and develop relationships for the future.