# Chilean park ranger recognition and SBAP transition > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-park-ranger-recognition-and-sbap-transition > Updated: 2026-10-02T12:32:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Chile recently held ceremonies to observe National Park Ranger Day, honoring the personnel responsible for protecting the country’s ecosystems, cultural heritage, and endangered species. In the Maule Region, authorities met at Radal 7 Tazas National Park to recognize the role of rangers. Nationally, ceremonies in Santiago and the O’Higgins region honored specific individuals for their long-term service in mountain ecosystems and reserves. Officials highlighted the importance of rangers in environmental education, visitor assistance, and emergency prevention. These commemorations mark a significant period of administrative change. This year represents the final official celebration organized under the National Forest Corporation (CONAF), as management and personnel are scheduled to transition to the new Service of Biodiversity and Protected Areas (SBAP) under the Ministry of the Environment by March 2027. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-02: Chile celebrates National Park Ranger Day Chile celebrated National Park Ranger Day, honoring personnel for their role in ecosystem conservation and species protection ahead of a 2027 transition to the new Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-celebrates-national-park-ranger-day ### 2026-09-30: Maule authorities recognize park rangers and discuss SBAP transition Chilean authorities in the Maule Region recognized park rangers and discussed the March 2027 transition of protected area management from CONAF to the new Service of Biodiversity and Protected Areas (SBAP). 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maule-authorities-recognize-park-rangers-and-discuss-sbap-transition --- Cite as: Chilean park ranger recognition and SBAP transition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/chilean-park-ranger-recognition-and-sbap-transition