How to get a job in wildlife conservation
Mark Bradfield, Community Wildlife Manager in Oxon, looks back on how he changed careers, became a Conservation Trainee and gained his dream job with the Wildlife Trust
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Bumblebee mimic hoverfly
This furry hoverfly does an impressive job of impersonating a bee.
My gateway
John has been attending the Recovery Project at Idle Valley Nature Reserve for three years. After being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting bullied for several years at school, he was left with…
HS2 got its nature figures 'hugely' wrong, new report shows
Wildlife Trusts urge Government to halt construction and do job properly.
Rediscover your wild side this June
My connection to nature remains constant. It is, of course, my job but, more than that, nature is in my heart, it is in my DNA.
My therapy
Albie has had a love of nature from a young age. He first started getting out in nature as a Scout. He became a Scout leader and outward bound instructor, mostly working as a volunteer youth…
Ramblings from Finemere Wood
"In record time the job is done and a huddle of soggy, dripping hardy souls retreats to the welcoming warmth of their homes and families."
Why are there cattle on Wildmoor Heath?
Simon Barnett, Berkshire Land Manager, explains why cattle are doing an essential job at Wildmoor Heath nature reserve
My motivation
I’m Libby, and I’m currently completing a research development internship in sustainable aquaculture (basically farming in water) at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. In…
My new roots
Mary moved to Birmingham for her job and has found volunteering with The Wildlife Trust the perfect way to meet new people and put down roots in a new place.
My nine-to-five
Rob’s job keeps him very busy, whether it’s building a bridge, planting an orchard, monitoring butterflies or maintaining paths. His workload is made easier, though, with the help of valued…