The ACT Parks and Conservation Service is celebrating World Ranger Day, 31 July 2015, which commemorates rangers who have been killed or injured in the line of duty.
“Our park rangers play a vital role in the care and protection of our unique bush environment here in Canberra, I really appreciate the passion and the commitment they show every day as they keep our city beautiful,” Mr. Rattenbury commented “While they may not face the same types of risks as some of their international counterparts, our climate and natural environment do present some unique risks such as bushfires and venomous snakes. Our rangers were on the front line in the 2003 ACT bushfires and their skills and experience are internationally recognised, with staff often being called on to help fight fires in other countries.” Rattenbury added.
Mr. Rattenbury explained that Tidbinbilla has been part of the Southern Brush-tailed Rock-wallaby recovery team for nearly 20 years, working with regional and interstate partners to secure a viable captive population and to re-populate wild colonies. The team at Tidbinbilla can be proud of the work they have done to keep these native animals from extinction.

A new photo exhibition that celebrates the work of the ACT Parks and Conservation Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rangers is currently on display at both Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve and Namadgi National Park. The Working on Country: Murumbung Yurung Murra Rangers – Good Strong Pathways will be on display until Friday 11 September 2015.

The community can support rangers internationally by donating to The Thin Green Line Foundation