Puerto Rico Natural Resources Ranger Corps
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The Puerto Rico Natural Resources Ranger Corps (Spanish: Cuerpo de Vigilantes de Recursos Naturales) is the law enforcement conservation officers for the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. Its primary mission is to protect endemic plants and animals of Puerto Rico, prevent the introduction of invasive animals and plants and prosecute any person who violates environmental laws.[1]
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Motto | Protect, Conserve |
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Formed | June 29, 1979 |
Employees | 310 (2021) |
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Operations jurisdiction | Puerto Rico, United States |
Size | 5,324 square miles (13,790 km2) |
Population | 3,994,259 (2007 estimate) |
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Headquarters | Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico |
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Parent agency | Department of Natural and Environmental Resources of Puerto Rico |
Units | Aerial Patrol Marine Patrol Ground Patrol |
Regional Offices | List
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Its headquarters are located at State Road PR-8838, Km. 6.3, El Cinco neighborhood, in San Juan.