Press release

August 13, 2026, No. 125

Five New Nature Conservation Rangers for the County

Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District. Five new nature conservation rangers will be joining the Nature Conservation Patrol in the Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District. District Administrator Ludwig Schmid recently presented them with their certificates of appointment at the district office. Equipped with ID cards, badges, and official uniforms, the new volunteers are now ready to carry out their duties.

The five new nature conservation rangers bring a variety of professional and personal experiences to the role. “Their personal backgrounds are quite diverse. What unites them all is their interest in our natural world and their desire to work toward its protection,” emphasizes District Administrator Schmid.

Christine Glas has previously worked as a nature conservation ranger and now wants to use her experience to help protect the local landscape. Gregor Baumert, a former nature conservation ranger and volunteer beaver consultant, wants to raise awareness about the beauty and importance of the local natural environment.

Roland Riedel is also motivated by his personal connection to nature. After many years as an executive in the tech industry, he realized just how directly species extinction and climate change are affecting his home region. “I wanted to do more than just stand by and watch,” he explains. “As a nature conservation ranger, I can get out in the field, raise awareness, and share my passion for nature with others.”

For Marianne Herfellner, too, a personal connection to nature is central. She spends a lot of time in the mountains and wants to help ensure that nature is preserved for future generations. Roland Stadler sees his role, in particular, as a bridge between people and nature. “For me, nature conservation means, among other things, raising people’s awareness. You shouldn’t alienate people with bans, but rather bring them on board through mutual understanding,” he says.

Members of the Bavarian Nature Conservation Patrol serve as volunteers for the lower-level nature conservation authorities. They provide on-site information about how to interact with nature responsibly and work to ensure compliance with nature conservation laws. This includes identifying, preventing, and—where necessary—stopping violations of nature conservation laws.

“Protecting our natural environment also depends on the personal commitment of local residents,” said District Administrator Schmid. “I am very grateful to our new nature conservation rangers for this.”

With these five new volunteers, the district aims to increase its presence in nature, as well as to provide information, raise awareness, and foster meaningful dialogue with people visiting the district.

Sabine Schmid
Press spokeswoman
Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen District Office