A Ranger, also known as a Countryside Ranger, is responsible for the care and maintenance of the open countryside accessible to the public, working in areas such as nature reserves, country parks, coastal areas, heath and moor land, and national parks.
Rangers are concerned with the protection of plants and animals, as well as maintaining and creating habitats for wildlife. They may, as part of their duties, monitor the site (or sites) to make sure visitors follow by-laws and regulations that protect the environment and help deter illegal activities such as poaching or vandalism.
Rangers often also host educational sessions and provide information on conservation matters and heritage of the sites they patrol.