Volunteer Ranger Programme
This programme involves volunteer rangers carrying out annual audits on CAAN's key products to ensure the products are fit for purpose. This includes eleven Way Marked Ways, audits of quality sections of the Ulster Way that are not currently part of a Way Marked Way, the short, medium and long distance Quality Walks as listed on WalkNI.com and the 4 family cycling trails. The Canoe Volunteer Ranger Programme was also launched in 2009, with all five inland canoe trails now being audited. The Mourne Rangers are a group of volunteers who carry out audits in the Mournes to highlight areas of erosion so this can be kept under control for the benefit of all those who walk in the Mournes. Finally, in 2010 the ecotrails will be audited for the first time. If you would like to volunteer or more information, please contact Diane Patterson - diane@countrysiderecreation.com or 028 90303935.
| Proposed Start Date | 2009 |
| Proposed Completion Date | Ongoing |
| Project Partners | CAAN, NIEA |
| Project Funders (Secured) | £5,000 per annum from NIEA through CAAN's core funding |
| Approximate Cost | £5,000 |
| Other Information | A social calendar has been developed with the next event 'Springtime at Blessingbourne' taking place on 20th March 2010. Thanks to all our Volunteers for contributing their time and enthusiasm to this project. * events are open to all Volunteer Rangers and Canoe Rangers |
