International Ranger Federation - History

History

The International Ranger Federation (IRF) was founded in 1992 with a signed agreement between the Countryside Management Association (CMA), representing rangers in England and Wales; the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA); and the U.S. Association of National Park Rangers (ANPR).

As of 2006 42 associations of rangers, including national, state and territorial entities, have affiliated with the IRF. Additionally, rangers from 8 countries have applied for provisional membership in IRF while they attempt to establish ranger associations in their countries.

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