New Apprentice Ranger for Exmoor National Park
A new Ranger Apprentice has been recruited to Exmoor National Park Authority following an extremely competitive application process.
18 year old Logan Schofield has joined the National Park’s Ranger Team, to learn and develop new skills, knowledge and qualifications. Logan will work on everything from public access management to engagement activities, nature recovery and heritage conservation project work.
The apprenticeship is part of the ‘Exmoor Pioneers’ programme, which aims to nurture connections between people and the landscape, nature and heritage of the old royal forest of Exmoor around Simonsbath. As part of Exmoor Pioneers, a skills programme will provide opportunities for at least 10 young people over the course of the next four years. It has been made possible with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, and by contributions from the Cynthia Hadley legacy via Caremoor and by BMW.
Access and Recreation Manager Dan Barnett said: “the standard of candidates was incredibly high, but Logan demonstrated outstanding enthusiasm and dedication that will be a real asset to the team. We hope working with our Rangers, who have a wealth of experience, will help offer Logan some of the best training and expertise available. He’ll gain skills in ecology and conservation, access and land management, education activities with young people and adults, surveying and risk assessment.”
Logan has previously been an Exmoor Young Ranger and has enjoyed events offered by the National Park for young people since he was 14.
Logan said: “I can’t put into words how excited I am about becoming an apprentice ranger. I’ve already been out with team getting involved in everything from wildlife management to rights of way.
This is the kind of role I’ve wanted since watching the likes of Steve Backshall on TV when I was little and I’m hoping the practical skills and qualifications I’m gaining, will really help in my chosen career path.”
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