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10 Discovery Rangers, and 12 Wilderness Rangers recently completed four days of training ahead of their deployment across Tasmania to support existing Parks field staff and volunteers right throughout the peak summer season.

The Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service’s Discovery and Wilderness Rangers are ready to welcome both locals and visitors to Tasmania - enhancing the visitor experience within the State’s national parks and reserves.

Discovery Rangers have been delivering services in Tasmania’s national parks for more than 40 years.

This Summer they will be stationed at eight popular locations including Maria Island National Park, Cradle Mountain National Park, Mt Field National Park, Freycinet National Park, Narawntapu National Park, Stanley, Strahan and the West Coast.

The Discovery Rangers will also run a range of free activities including guided walks, evening talks, games and activities to suit all ages.

Tasmanian Minister for Parks, Jacquie Petrusma notes “the aim of our Discovery and Wilderness Rangers is to provide an enhanced visitor experience by supporting walker safety and knowledge through the delivery of information and activities, as a way of providing interpretation of an area’s natural and cultural heritage.

“Importantly, they also provide education on how to experience all that Tasmania has to offer in an environmentally responsible way, through the delivery of key messaging including ‘Leave no Trace’ principles.

“This ensures visitors to our beautiful State enjoy our national parks and reserves, but importantly, leave the environment just as they found it.”

Wilderness Rangers provide support to walkers in Tasmania’s remote track locations including at Mt Anne and Walls of Jerusalem, to ensure walkers are well prepared and educated on safety requirements for some of Tasmania’s more challenging tracks.

For more information on Discovery Ranger program go to parks.tas.gov.au/discovery-and-learning/education-programs/discovery-ranger-program

Image courtesy Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service Credit: Chris Crerar

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