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Countryside ranger
Level
4
Higher
Length
2.2 yrs
typical
Sector
Agriculture, environmental and animal care
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Provide daily management, maintenance, conservation and protection of the natural environment and inspire people about the natural environment.
What you'd do
Carry out seasonal habitat management tasks such as coppicing and scrub removal
Monitor and record wildlife species using established survey methods
Maintain public access paths, gates, and countryside infrastructure
Lead guided walks, school visits, and volunteering days on the site
Manage and support groups of volunteers undertaking conservation tasks
Respond to incidents involving wildlife crime, trespass, or visitor welfare
What you'd learn
Ecology, habitat management, and UK biodiversity policy
Countryside and conservation legislation including wildlife protection law
Practical land management skills - fencing, path maintenance, scrub clearance
Biodiversity surveys and species monitoring methods
Visitor management, interpretation, and countryside education techniques
Volunteer coordination and community engagement in conservation projects
Ready to look for a place?
See live Countryside ranger apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.