The Rambling Ranger Podcast

Season 3 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast

Scottish Countryside Rangers Association Chair, George Potts "We see from the International World Ranger Congress that we are a force to be reckoned with, and as a global family then I think we can have more say and more influence, and I look forward to the days that that happens" World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide on July 31st to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. Check out the International Ranger Federation to find out more about Rangers across the globe: https://www.internationalrangers.org/about/

Scottish Countryside Rangers Association Chair, George Potts "I would like him to have a future, and if he had the opportunity to be like his grandfather, and be a Ranger, nothing would make me happier" World Ranger Day is celebrated worldwide on July 31st to commemorate Rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and to celebrate the work Rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage. Check out the International Ranger Federation to find out more about Rangers across the globe: https://www.internationalrangers.org/about/

The Scottish Countryside Rangers Association Magazine SCRAmble 2021 Summer Eddition Issue 117: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Whcle2bcbD08oDVtrbvzeCS3ZINbROAK/view "Hi, I'm Liza Cole. I have been fortunate enough to work in the field of nature conservation and countryside management for the last 30 years. During that time I have accumulated a huge amount of knowledge and experience; and I have worked in, lived in and looked after some truly fabulous places like the Elan Valley (Mid-Wales), Lundy (North Devon) and St Abb's Head (East Berwickshire). However, in recent years I have spent more time in the office and less time out and about enjoying nature and sharing my love for it with others. The financial crisis brought about by Covid 19 resulted in me being made redundant from my job at St Abbs, and so I am taking this as an opportunity to return to doing the stuff I like the best - and so In Our Nature was born! I offer nature tours, talks and training alongside countryside advice and services." Social Media Links Website: https://www.inournature.rocks/ Facebook & Instagram: @inournature.rocks Twitter: @InOurNature2

Episode #19 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Kristin shares her story of being a translator then Ranger, her role in the park now and how it is managed, as well as growing up as a Junior Ranger and how they are now... You can check out the Bavarian National Park here at: https://www.nationalpark-bayerischer-wald.bayern.de/english/ You can also hear more from Kristin in these articles: https://www.bavaria.by/out-and-about-with-kristin-biebl/ https://www.bavaria.by/forest/ambassadors/ranger-bavarian-forest-national-park/

Episode #18 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Neil McLauchlan shares with me what led him to a career change, his role as a Seasonal Ranger and advice having been one, as well as his interest now in access which led into project coordinator roles afterwards... For more information on Outdoor Access in Scotland check out: https://soan.org.uk/

Episode #17 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Alana Black talks to me about the accomplishments so far of the Rural Youth Project, skills and social media top tips and advice, as well as what's to come for the Rural Youth Project... The RYP also has its very own Award Winning Podcast! https://soundcloud.com/user-498832917-326752320 You can check out the RYP at: https://www.ruralyouthproject.com/ or follow them on social media @RuralYouthProject2018

Episode #16 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Liz Barron-Majerick discusses her background in Universities and Teaching, Lantra Scotland's role and her own as Scotland Director, Organisations and Partnerships, and Lantra's aims, as well as what's to come... Lantra also has its very own Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/lantra-scotland You can find out more about Lantra Scotland and Land Based Careers on their website at: https://www.scotland.lantra.co.uk/lantra-scotland

Episode #15 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast George Potts takes a trip down memory lane, sharing his time as a Ranger in the 80's, working in an urban environment, the changes that have occurred with Rangers in Scotland, and his Scottish Countryside Rangers Association role and priorities... Healthy Outside 1981 (Rangers in the 80's Video): https://youtu.be/F-E7uHBS35Y You can find SCRA on Social Media at: Facebook @ScottishCountrysideRangersAssociation Twitter @SCRAOnline Instagram @countrysiderangers.scot For more information on the SCRA check out: SCRA - https://scra-online.co.uk/

Episode #14 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Mike Holcombe discusses the influences he had growing up that led him to becoming a Ranger, the path he took to full time employment, his roles in urban and rural settings, and his voluntary work with SCRA and the RNLI You can find Mike on Instagram @rangerorric For more details about SCRA & the RNLI check out: SCRA - https://scra-online.co.uk/ RNLI - https://rnli.org/

Episode #13 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Martin tells his story of how he became a Ranger, from a Student to Seasonal, Full Time to Manager. developing Ranger roles and teams, and what it is like managing popular historical sites across Scotland... For more information on HES Ranger Service (Historic Environment Scotland) check out: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/learn/ranger-service/

Episode #22 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Elinor and Catriona talk to us about their experience with the Rural Youth Project, their backgrounds in their professions, what they are doing now, and conservation changes in Scotland they would like to see, as well as the power and influence young people have. The RYP podcast featuring us: https://soundcloud.com/user-498832917-326752320/illuminating-land-based-industries-luke-toni-catriona-ellinor-scotland You can check out the RYP at: https://www.ruralyouthproject.com/ or follow them on social media @RuralYouthProject2018 For more details on Trees for Life & Forestry check out: TFL: https://treesforlife.org.uk/about-us/ UHI: https://www.inverness.uhi.ac.uk/find-your-future/find-the-course-thats-right-for-me/scottish-school-of-forestry/

Episode #11 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Jeff tells his story of how he became a Ranger, his work now involving History and Heritage, as well as his enthusiasm and passion for Bats and Re-enactment... For more information on HES Ranger Service (Historic Environment Scotland) check out: https://www.historicenvironment.scot/learn/ranger-service/

Episode #10 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Toni and I catch up since our last podcast, discussing the new project that shes become a part of, her future plans and my time back at work, as well as some listeners questions to wrap up this 10 part segment of the Podcast, To find out more about Toni's rewilding project check out: https://www.scotlandbigpicture.com/ You can also follow Toni on Twitter @treehuggertoni

Episode #9 of The Rambling Ranger Podcast Jess and Crystal discuss with me how they both became American Park Rangers, what their jobs entail, the differences in staffing and training, and an insight into their very own Ranger Podcast! You can find Jess and Crystal on Instagram @AskaRagerPodcast You can also check out the Ask a Ranger Podcast here at: https://www.ncparks.gov/ask-ranger