Last Thursday, at the Training and Capacity Building Center in Protected Areas (CFyCAP) of the **National Parks Administration (APN)**, in Embalse, Córdoba, the graduation of 54 new **Conservation Land Park Rangers** was celebrated. Furthermore, the Course for the Habilitation of Technical Park Rangers was initiated with the participation of 34 agents.
The event was attended by the Vice President of National Parks, Marcelo Forgione; the Chief of Staff and Board Member, Nahuel Celerier; the board members María Victoria Haure, Guillermo Díaz Cornejo, and Walter Scibilia; the National Operations Director, José Albrizio; the General Director of Human Resources, Alejandro Rojas; and the Training Coordinator, Park Ranger Luciano Planté. Authorities from the City of Embalse also attended.
Commitment and Excellence in Land Conservation
During the ceremony, Vice President Forgione emphasized that park rangers represent “the most important symbol of the territory of National Parks, who are in direct contact with every hectare we protect.” He also emphasized: “When we work together, with a common goal, motivation strengthens. Every action, not matter how small, contributes to the general well-being. We not only add efforts, we multiply them.”
Forgione highlighted the commitment that the new agents undertake: “Aspiring to the excellence of the organization through dedicated work that shows love for our land and our country. From this administration, we will be supporting them on this path.”
Training to Protect Natural Heritage
On his part, Chief of Staff Nahuel Celerier emphasized the relevance of the park rangers’ work: “Protecting our territory and making it a national pride emblem depends on the effort of each park ranger. This is a role that requires highly trained professionals, committed, and with the recognition they deserve.”
Celerier highlighted the advances in training: “Since the beginning of our administration, we have promoted the training of new park rangers and the constant improvement of training programs. Providing them with tools and knowledge necessary to achieve excellence. This commitment to our biodiversity is a responsibility we assume with Argentina and its unique natural richness.”
The Board Member added that the park rangers’ task goes beyond conservation: “They are guardians of our sovereignty, protectors of the boundaries that define our identity as a nation. Every patrol or trail traveled is an act of reaffirmation of our rights over these territories.”
Preparation for a Sustainable Future
During the event, each new Conservation Land Park Ranger was given the iconic hat that identifies the Park Ranger Corps.
The Conservation Land Park Rangers and Technical Park Rangers Habilitation courses have a duration of 3 and 9 months, respectively, and combine academic training and practical field experience. Their goal is to provide the skills, knowledge, and expertise necessary to work within the National System of Protected Areas under the jurisdiction of the APN.
This milestone symbolizes a fundamental step for the organization. Park rangers are the ones who daily patrol and protect the natural territories of the country, taking on the vital task of preserving Argentina’s sovereignty and natural wealth.
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