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REF 821-ONLINE-12/4 JOB AREA RANGER

BE4 15/4/19 LOC KINGSTON LACEY, DORSET PAY 24075 FOR NATIONAL TRUST The outstanding art collection is one of the main attractions to this beautiful Italian-inspired mansion. As one of the National Trust’s ‘treasure houses’, the 45 strong team have exciting times ahead as they embark on major conservation projects to preserve this 8,500 estate and its rare collection of artefacts. You will manage a small team of Rangers working like you throughout the portfolio. You will build and manage an effective and flexible work programme for you and your team and support your fellow rangers in undertaking engagement and conservation work, contributing towards HLS (Higher Level Stewardship) targets. To deliver this role successfully, you will need: practical experience of countryside / rural skills; evidence of good people management and leadership; excellent communication skills including public presentation; strong organisational skills including work programming; a proven track record of managing and leading on health and safety and environmental compliance; a full UK Driving licence; ability to manage contractors and small projects, including budgets; diploma / NVQ3 or higher in countryside or environmental conservation; good wildlife identification skills; habitat and species surveying experience. Ref: IRC78691. To apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2U0qJBt REF 822-ONLINE-19/4 JOB TRAINEE GAME & GUNDOGS OFFICER

BE4 19/4/19 LOC WREXHAM PAY National Living Wage FOR BASC 12 month contract. BASC is offering the opportunity for an individual to assist the Game and Gundogs Team while learning from their individual experience and expertise. The trainee will develop the ability to provide an informed and specialist point of contact in relation to gamekeeping and gundog matters. Working within a small team and reporting to the Head of Game and Gundogs this role will be based at BASC Head Office but with some public facing duties and attendance at a number of specific events. The successful candidate will demonstrate: significant personal involvement with shooting sports with knowledge of countryside skills such as game shooting, game keeping, gundogs or an associated activity; good interpersonal skills; an enthusiasm to learn and develop skills and abilities; commitment and ability to respond to the requirements of the role; a good standard of education; a relevant wildlife / countryside management qualification or working towards one would be an advantage. Further information and application form: www.basc.org.uk/. Alternatively, please contact the HR Department, BASC, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HL 01244 573000 recruitment@basc.org.uk. Please quote reference TGGO/MAR/2019. REF 823-DIRECT-5/4 JOB FUNDRAISING OFFICER

BE4 9/4/19 (midnight) LOC RYTON ORGANIC GARDENS, COVENTRY PAY 16800 pro rata FOR GARDEN ORGANIC 21 hours per week (flexi). We know that organic growing is the most sustainable way of growing, and offers far reaching benefits for human health, and the health of the environment & wildlife. We provide advice to our 20,000 members online, through videos, social media and more; we support community growing up and down the UK; we provide social and therapeutic horticulture to vulnerable adults and children; we support growing projects, and so much more. Consumer awareness of the many benefits of organic gardening, farming and food is growing year on year, and we want to grow with it. We’re looking for an ambitious, self-motivated fundraising professional to help us to develop and grow our income streams. You will get under the skin of the organisation, to understand our work inside and out. You will then help develop existing relationships, and identify and build new ones to source and secure funding from a wide range of sources including businesses, major donors, individual supporters, philanthropists, large trust and funds, and more. Some evening, weekend and bank holiday working. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2WtViMx

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REF 824-ONLINE-5/4 Workington Nature Partnership Officer

Temporary Maternity Cover (up to 1 year) 37 hours per week, Flexi policy applies Grade G - £22,401-£25,463 A job share may be considered for this post The Workington Nature Partnership is a joint venture between Allerdale Borough Council and Workington Town Council which aims to improve the natural environment in and around Workington. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated candidate to deliver effective management of Workington’s two local nature reserves (Harrington and Siddick Ponds) and other open spaces in partnership with local communities and user groups. You will have a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in nature reserve and countryside management and an ability to inspire others with your passion for nature and urban green spaces. You will be required to motivate and supervise volunteers, engage with the public and deliver a programme of environmental education activities and events. The job is hands-on rather than desk-bound, but some computer and email work will be required. This role offers competitive benefits as follows: • Annual leave entitlement of 23 days • Paid time off for the 8 statutory bank holidays • Option to purchase additional annual leave • Flexi time working arrangements - no set start or finish times •.An excellent benefit that allows our employees to have a good work/life balance • Additional flexi leave days can be accrued through the flexi working arrangement up to a maximum of 13 days per year • Generous occupational sick pay scheme • Access to Occupational Health and counselling services • Free parking • Employee wellbeing room provided for our staff to use • We run a range of activities such as craft classes and mindfulness • Various employee engagement activities. Please visit our website at https://c-js.co.uk/2JUHSIj to download a job description and to find details of how to apply. Closing date: 12 noon 8th April 2019

REF 825-ONLINE-12/4 Grazing Manager

Salary: £30,500 Location: Southerham and across Sussex. Hours: 35 (fulltime) Days of working: Monday – Friday with some evening and weekends as part of agreed rota Closing Date: Wednesday 10th April 2019 Interview date: Mon 29th April 2019 The Trust: The Sussex Wildlife Trust is a conservation charity for everyone who cares about nature in Sussex. We focus on protecting the wonderfully rich natural life that is found across our towns, countryside and coast. By working alongside local people we create opportunities for us all to connect with nature and for nature to thrive in even the most unlikely places. Together we can make sure that future generations living in Sussex will be able to enjoy the sense of wonder and well-being that nature offers. The Role: We are looking for an experienced Grazing Manager to oversee Sussex Wildlife Trust’s livestock management and grazing operations. The role is responsible for ensuring our site management objectives are delivered for our nature reserves through our grazing operations, and ensuring we meet our animal welfare and legal obligations for our livestock. In addition we want someone to work with our Director of Land Management to proactively review our current grazing systems, and recommend and implement any required changes to ensure we constantly strive for best practice in grazing systems. The Grazing Manager will line manage the Assistant Grazing Officer(s), and will work alongside our Reserve Managers to help us to look after some of the most special places for wildlife in Sussex. The Person: You will be highly experienced in managing livestock, with substantial understanding of legal and welfare processes surrounding grazing for nature conservation objectives. You must be able to prioritise and manage significant complex work programmes for example including managing animal health testing, and have attention to detail for example in maintaining good and consistent recording systems. You must be prepared to travel across Sussex on a day to day basis sometimes outside of core hours, and spend significant periods of time outside in all weathers. The Benefits: Based at Southerham near Lewes, this role offers 24 days annual leave, access to an Employee Assistance Scheme and the opportunity to help the Sussex Wildlife Trust make a real difference to local wildlife. Apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2YpTvKj

REF 826-ONLINE-26/4 Somerset County Council Volunteer Coordinator Officer

37 hours per week £19,171 to £21,166 per annum About us: We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic person to join the Quantock Hills and Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) teams. The AONB teams work to protect and enhance the landscape, wildlife and cultural heritage encourage public enjoyment and understanding and support the rural economy of these nationally protected areas. About the job: The role will be to co-ordinate the volunteering and outreach opportunities offered through the teams and their partners. You will be responsible for organising tasks in consultation with other members of the AONB teams as well as developing ways to promote volunteering. The post is based at the Quantock Office, Fyne Court, Broomfield on the Quantock Hills and St Ivel House, Hemyock in the Blackdown Hills. For an informal discussion about the post please contact Iain Porter, Development Officer, Quantock Hills AONB on 01823 451884 or Lisa Turner, Planning Officer, Blackdown Hills AONB on 01823 681931. Apply online at: https://c-js.co.uk/2FAsFrw Closing date: 25 April 2019 Interview date: 1 May 2019 This job requires a criminal background check (DBS) via the disclosure procedure.

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REF 827-ONLINE-12/4 Head Gardener English Heritage

Job description: To manage and curate the 66 acre garden and grounds at Marble Hill House and Garden English Heritage property and its historic plant collections so that its history, archaeology, ecology, evolved design and artistic integrity are conserved and presented in an exemplary manner and documented to according to nationally recognised standards. To manage all day to day aspects of the Pleasure Grounds, Sweet Walk, Kitchen Garden and meadow areas, ensuring their appropriate presentation and cyclic maintenance. To lead a customer focused culture (internal and external) that delivers exemplary standards of garden and landscape management, maintenance, curation, presentation, interpretation and promotion. To recruit, train, manage and develop an apprentice and volunteers to achieve first class garden presentation and interpretation and job satisfaction. To work closely with the Park Rangers and participate effectively in the work of site teams in the formulation and implementation of integrated management, development and conservation plans, ensuring that plans accommodate and promote best practice. To identify and develop opportunities for the promotion of the Park and development of the visitor experience. Salary: £30,000 pa Application process – Apply online: https://c-js.co.uk/2Ua4pVk Closing date: 14/04/2019

REF 828-ONLINE-5/4 Exmoor Non-Native Invasive Species (ENNIS) Project Officer

2 Year Fixed Term Contract £21,074 to £23,866 per annum (Indicative grade - subject to job evaluation results) Would you like to contribute toward ensuring that Exmoor is richer in wildlife, habitats are in good condition and support a greater abundance of species. The project will control the spread of invasive non-native species on Exmoor, trial innovative approaches to their management and raise awareness of the issues on invasive non-native species. You will have a degree or equivalent in a relevant environmental discipline, experience of working within a nature conservation role and managing volunteers. You will need a positive approach to problem solving and good communication and prioritisation skills. Closing date for applications is 12.00 midday on 8 April 2019. For an application pack, visit www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk and follow the link to ‘Jobs and Volunteering Opportunities’, or request an application pack by: email: info@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk phone: 01398 322205 (24 hour answer machine) The Exmoor Non-Native Invasive Species Project is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development

REF 829-ONLINE-26/4 Ecologists/Ornithologists A9 Consulting Limited

A9 Consulting Limited are looking for a pro-active Ecologists/Ornithologists to join our team. Part-time considered Salary £23,000 - £26,000 pa - flexible working opportunities and training offered These positions can be based from home (Highlands) Initially six months but likely to become permanent Immediate start possible Send your CV (including reference) to: info@a9consulting.co.uk. 07765183539 for more information - www.a9consulting.co.uk A9 works as a close-knit team with a strong focus on sharing expertise and our team undertakes a variety of interesting projects for a wide range of clients covering the full range of ecological disciplines. Achilles registered and currently working towards iSO Accreditation. You can expect to be involved with a wide range of field surveys, particularly ornithology so a knowledge of upland species and ecology is essential. Other responsibilities will include: • Co-ordinating and undertaking Phase 1 habitat and protected species surveys • Bat Surveys - working towards license - desirable • Project management, report writing and delivery • Environmental/Ecological Clerk of Works Person specification: • Relevant degree in ecology or field experience • Previous experience in ecological consultancy desirable • Ecological survey experience • Experience in project management • Protected species licences (desirable) • CSCS Card desirable • Full driving licence • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Good team player, with the ability to work independently • Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects

REF 830-ONLINE-19/4 Haycock and Jay Associates Ltd Seasonal Field Surveyors (Casual positions)

Salary: £10.50ph (inc travel) Location: Working across Yorkshire and the North of England. Friendly, hard working ecology team seeks Seasonal Field Surveyors to join us assisting with a variety of protected species surveys, for conservation and development-led projects, primarily for great crested newts and bats. Full training and support will be provided and you will work alongside experienced Ecologists. This is flexible, casual work best suited to persons based in the Yorkshire region. Ideal experience if you are developing your career in ecological consultancy and/or improving your ecological survey skills. Previous experience of carrying out protected species surveys is preferable. Work primarily involves late evenings/early mornings. It would be advantageous, but is not essential, if: you have access to a car; and, hold a current First Aid certificate, CSCS card, protected species licence/s and/or are a member of CIEEM. Please send your CV and covering letter to karl.harrison@haycockandjay.co.uk.

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REF 831-ONLINE-19/4 Conservation and Environment Officer

Salary: £18,798pa - Fixed Term Maternity Cover to April 2020 Location: Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, Ashford, Kent, TN26 3RJ The Post: We are looking to appoint a Conservation and Environment Officer to cover maternity leave. You will lead in the maintenance of the environmental conservation advising the Farm & Attraction Manager accordingly and take a hands-on approach with associated tasks. You will also take part in the delivery of educational activity sessions to school groups, the general public (adults and children) as well as other external bodies about all aspects of the farm but especially conservation and environmental issues. Help to ensure the smooth running of the visitor attraction including participating in all activities, events, displays and presentations to the public as and when required. This is a full time post of 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 8.00am and 4.30pm. As maternity cover it is envisaged this post will be up to 17th April 2020. About Us: The South of England Rare Breeds Centre (RBC) is a busy tourist attraction with more than 130,000 visitors a year. As part of Canterbury Oast Trust, a leading local charity, it supports the work of the Trust in its provision of first class care and support for adults with a learning disability across Kent and East Sussex. The RBC also provides valuable training opportunities for adults with learning disabilities enabling them to develop their animal management, horticultural, retail and customer service skills. As a Conservation and Environment Officer you will ideally have: • At least 3 years' work experience in a similar role or a formal qualification pertaining to Conservation/Environment with some practical experience • Experience of coordinating and supervising volunteers and other individuals or groups • Chainsaw certificate CS30/31 • Herbicide & pesticide sprayer certificate (PA1 & 6A) • ATV 4x4 Certification-Sound knowledge of handling and maintenance of conservation tools • Good knowledge of species ID and surveying techniques and use of associated equipment • Must be 21 or over and held a full driving licence for at least 12 months (insurance requirement) As a Conservation and Environment Officer benefits include: • 22 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays • Paid DBS check • Contributory pension scheme • Healthcare Cash Plan on completion of 6 month probationary period All appointments are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK; an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and two satisfactory references, one of which should be from your current or most recent employer. If you believe you have the right values for our organisation, enjoy working outside and meet the requirements of our Conservation and Environment Officer job description and person specification we would love to hear from you. Closing Date: 23rd April 2019 Interview Date: 8th May 2019 To apply and for further documentation click here https://c-js.co.uk/2JR7Psf

REF 832-ONLINE-19/4 Senior Reserves Manager

The Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire is looking for a Senior Reserves Manager to co-ordinate the management of our nature reserves for wildlife and people in Northamptonshire. Experienced in managing staff engaged in practical work, contractor management, and people engagement, the successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the ability to work efficiently, making decisions based on sound science and careful planning. For further information and to apply visit www.wildlifebcn.org/jobs

REF 833-ONLINE-26/4 RFS Forestry Roots Jobs

The RFS is inviting applications for four one-year forestry jobs for university and college leavers. These jobs will equip the successful candidates with the skills and experience to kick-start their careers in forestry and woodland management. All participating employers are committed to the highest levels of training and personal development. All jobs offer up to 20 days funded CPD training. Assistance with relocation costs may be available. Start date: September 2019. University graduate position: Assistant Forest Manager

Employer: Exmoor National Park Authority, Dulverton, Somerset, TA22 9HL Salary: 18,000 pa College leaver positions: Assistant Forest Worker

Employers: Englefield Estate Reading, Berkshire RG7 5DU, Tregothnan Estate, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 5PZ, Westacre Estate, Westacre, Norfolk, PE32 1TS Salary: £16,000 pa You may apply for more than one college leaver job. Forestry Roots is an inclusive programme that welcomes applications from people who may face barriers to gaining their first paid position in forestry. Preference will be given to those who are likely to benefit most from the opportunity. For further details of all jobs and how to apply see: www.rfs.org.uk/about/job-vacancies/forestry-roots/ Closing date for applications: 29 April, 2019

REF 834-ONLINE-26/4 Groundsman Canonteign Falls Ltd

Canonteign Falls, Christow Nr Exeter, EX6 7RH Full time / yearly contract Salary £20,000 per annum negotiable upon experience Monday - Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Set within Canonteign Estate, located in the beautiful Teign Valley is the award winning tourist attraction Canonteign Falls, including 2 waterfalls, 7 lakes, Victorian fern garden, parklands and ancient woodlands. We need a groundsman to work with a small team. Daily tasks will include but are not limited to: grass mowing, strimming, hedge cutting and general maintenance. Chainsaw NPTC Levels 1 & 2 and tractor driving licence preferred but not essential. Please email your CV to info@canonteignfalls.co.uk

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REF 835-ONLINE-26/4 Graduate Arboricultural Consultant or Arboricultural Consultant

Greenman Environmental Management are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for either a Graduate Arboricultural Consultant or Arboricultural Consultant to join our team. Job Type: Full-time Location: Bath Key Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of tree surveys in accordance with BS5837, VTAs, tree management plans, mortgage reports, tree mapping (CAD and GIS technologies), project engagement and client liaison. Essential Requirements: The successful candidate must meet the following minimum requirements: • Relevant qualification to level 4 or above. • Good understanding of arboricultural principles and a passion for urban forestry. • Computer and IT literate with experience in using Microsoft Office. • Good report writing and language skills. Understanding of targets and deadlines. • Initiative and drive, with a positive attitude. Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure to deadlines. • Enthusiastic and flexible approach to work. • Ability to work under your own initiative and as part of a team. • Strong interpersonal skills and able to work at all levels with colleagues and clients. • A valid UK driving licence is essential. Desirable Requirements: • Experience in tree surveying and report writing. • 2 years+ experience in the industry. • Knowledge of the planning systems. • Understanding of Tree Preservation Orders and Legislation. • Capability or willingness to learn using CAD and Axiscape. • GIS proficiency or willingness to learn basic principles. • Professional Tree Inspection Certificate (PTI). • Flexibility to work away from home on occasions. The successful candidate will be offered a competitive rewards and benefits package, access to a range of individual and professional development opportunities and the guarantee of an engaging, fun, dynamic and supportive working environment. How to Apply: If interested, then please send a cover letter and CV for the attention of the Survey Manager to j.price@gmem.org.uk by April 25th 2019.

REF 836-ONLINE-20/4 Craftsperson

£20,345 - £21,175 Ref: 1625778 Location: Wareham (2 posts) or New Forest (1 post) Do you have chainsaw operating experience? Would you love to work in some of England’s most famous forests, in a dedicated team of forestry staff? Read on as this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The forest sites of the South England Forest District are a special place and as land managers the Forestry Commission aims to balance the needs of people, nature and business, and ensure that the public are able to enjoy the forest environment. When it comes to managing our woodlands it’s a long-term process, and we need dedicated staff to join our teams working across Wareham or the New Forest, 365 days a year to ensure that we can protect this valuable and precious place. You’ll work across the Wareham or New Forest area completing a wide range of forest management and maintenance tasks to help meet the work commitments and operational targets of the teams. You’ll be utilising your previous work experience and machinery operating skills in order to work in a range of environments. This will involve using a range of tools for scrub clearance, pollarding and coppicing, tree planting, tree felling and the application of herbicides. Your passion in completing a variety of tasks for the maintenance of the recreational facilities will be reflected in the public’s enjoyment of the Woodland in South England Forest District. More about you: It would be preferable if you have NPTC (or equivalent) certificates and experience in the use of chainsaws, clearing saw, hand held application of herbicides/pesticides and FMOC (Forest Machine Operator Certification) qualifications. Your energy and enthusiasm will be rewarded by the civil service benefits package that includes access to our pension scheme. To apply, please click here https://c-js.co.uk/2HSDQNT or visit: www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk Closing date: 22 April 2019

REF 837-ONLINE-5/4 Research Officer (Wetland Science)

WWT HQ, Slimbridge 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 6-month fixed-term contract £22,975 per annum Natural Flood Management (NFM) can deliver substantial reductions in flood risk in sensitive catchments. It could also be a powerful means of delivering biodiversity and water quality benefits in the wider UK countryside. We are seeking a motivated, adaptable individual to deliver WWT’s ambitious research programme to examine these wider benefits of NFM. You will undertake field data collection, laboratory analysis and coordination of citizen-scientists, producing high-quality scientific evidence to support nature conservation. You will have a good understanding of ecology and hydro-geomorphological processes. You will have experience of undertaking scientific fieldwork and lab-work, possessing a broad range of skills with a particular focus on invertebrate monitoring techniques and lab-based water-quality analysis, as well as high standards in data management. You will be required to work independently, following a busy fieldwork schedule, with frequent travel to catchments located in the south-west of England. You will have excellent people skills and the ability to motivate and enthuse others. WWT’s vision is a world where healthy wetland nature thrives and enriches lives. For 70 years we have been pioneers in saving threatened wetland wildlife across the globe and are experts in wetland management and creation. We work with communities living among some of the most vulnerable wetlands in the world, providing leadership and influence to create a sustainable future for our wetlands, their wildlife and the people who depend upon them. Our five-year strategy is full of ambition to deliver more for wetlands in the UK and internationally and you would be joining a globally-recognised and ambitious team of wetland conservationists. In return for your hard work and dedication you’ll enjoy a wide range of benefits including: • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service • Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply) • Life assurance • Free parking • Cycle to work scheme • Free entry to all our centres For more information, and to apply for the role, please click here https://c-js.co.uk/2HOQBsy Closing date: 9th April 2019 Interview date: 25th April 2019 Registered Charity Number England & Wales, no 1030884 and Scotland, no SC039410

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REF 838-ONLINE-19/4 Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (ARC) GIS and Data Officer – Full Time

Salary range £19,500 - £22,000 p.a. Initial 1 year contract – 5 days per week (37.5 hours): possibility to extend subject to funding An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic self-starter to join Amphibian and Reptile Conservation in the role of GIS and Data Officer based at our offices in Bournemouth. Amphibian and Reptile Conservation is a wildlife charity striving for a world where amphibians and reptiles are safeguarded for future generations. With over 25 years of experience in the wildlife sector we are committed to the conservation of frogs, toads, newts, snakes, lizards, and the habitats on which they depend. We are looking for someone to implement and enhance the ARC data management systems and provide technical support across ARC. The post-holder will maintain ARC species and habitat data and organise the flow of species records and spatial data resources to underpin conservation action. You will be required to present, analyse and interpret data including through the production of GIS products and ecological models. A key role of the post will be maintaining and enhancing the infrastructure that supports ARC staff and a network of volunteer surveyors including data capture, verification/validation and fulfilling obligations of SNCO survey licences. For further information, including Job Description and Person Specification please go to www.arc-trust.org/vacancies or contact Helen Wraight at the Trust Office on 01202 391319 for an application pack, or request a pack by email at helen.wraight@arc-trust.org Closing date: 17th April 2019 Interviews: 30th April 2019 Please return your application form together with a brief covering letter to Helen Wraight, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust, 655a Christchurch Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset BH1 4AP or email to helen.wraight@arc-trust.org. Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England No. 6932972. Registered Charity England & Wales No. 1130188. Registered as a Charity in Scotland No. SC044097

REF 839-ONLINE-19/4 Catchment Partnership Agricultural Adviser

Salary in the range, £21,000 to £25,000 per annum plus pension Based in Shropshire Can you help us make water better for wildlife? Severn Trent Water and the West Midlands Wildlife Trusts are working with the EA and other partners on river catchments to tackle pollution in watercourses across catchment areas and to bring them into good ecological condition. An important part of this programme is to work with farmers and landowners to reduce diffuse agricultural pollution into rivers and streams and to tackle water quality in Severn Trent’s drinking water boreholes in the area. The post is suitable for experienced and enthusiastic agricultural advisors to work on behalf of catchment Partnerships, funded through Severn Trent Water’s AMP 7 Catchment Management programme, and based across different county Wildlife Trusts. The post-holders will deliver a programme of farmer/agronomist training events and one to one farm visits to promote resource protection and a reduction in diffuse water pollution from agriculture, with a focus on pesticides and nutrients. The project will also include supporting farmers through the Severn Trent Water capital grant scheme in target areas of the groundwater catchments, in order to support farm infrastructure changes to reduce diffuse water pollution. You will also work with Trust staff and other partners in catchment areas to develop ideas and projects to improve watercourses for wildlife through habitat creation and management. Severn Trent Water is the world’s fourth largest privately owned water company, listed on the FTSE 100 and serving 8 million customers. We care about what we do and how we do it. Always looking for improvements, we want to be known as the UK’s best water business. To achieve it we need can-do people who want to develop their skills as fast as we progress our business. The Wildlife Trusts are dynamic conservation charity, working at a local and regional level to secure a better future for wildlife and people, as well as working with local communities and campaigning for the natural world. If you have a relevant degree and a minimum of two years’ experience of providing pollution reduction advice to farmers and landowners, a strong background in understanding water quality issues, lowland farming systems and wetland ecology, we would be very interested to hear from you. A full driving licence and your own vehicle will be required as the post holder will often need to travel within and out of the county they choose to apply too. Some weekend, Bank Holiday and evening working will also be required. This post is full time, commencing 1st June 2019 until the end of March 2020 with the possibility of an extension. For full details go to our website www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs where an application pack can be downloaded. Please do not include your date of birth on any correspondence. Applications must be received by 9am 18 April 2019. Interview date: to be confirmed. Strictly no agency or further advertising enquiries will be accepted for this post.

REF 840-ONLINE-12/4 JOB POACHING PREVENTION OFFICER

BE4 15/4/19 LOC WREXHAM PAY Starting 27439 pro rata (10988) FOR BASC 12 month contract, possible extension, part time (0.4 FTE). BASC is seeking an individual to support the Head of Game and Gundogs to tackle poaching and rural crime with the Head of Game and Gundogs acting as the Plan Owner and Chair of the National Poaching Priority Delivery Group. Working within a small team and reporting to the Head of Game and Gundogs this role will be home based with regular interaction with the Game and Gundogs Department and attendance at a number of specific events. The successful candidate will demonstrate: a flexible approach to work with the ability to work independently; good communication skills with the capability to maintain a network of contacts; proven knowledge and experience of the intelligence and enforcement services; an understanding of the policing of poaching, rural and wildlife crime; proven experience of partnership working; empathy with BASC, its members and the rural community. Further information and an application form: www.basc.org.uk/. Alternatively, please contact the HR Department, BASC, Marford Mill, Rossett, Wrexham LL12 0HL 01244 573000 recruitment@basc.org.uk. Please quote reference PPOMAR/2019.

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REF 841-ONLINE-12/4/19 JOB RANGER – THORNDON COUNTRY PARK

BE4 10/4/19 LOC BRENTWOOD, ESSEX PAY Starting 20000 FOR ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL The Ranger is responsible for undertaking duties to effectively manage the green spaces across Essex, to enhance conservation across the landscape and horticultural value in line with the requirement to achieve a high quality of land management. In addition, ensuring that the sites are a safe and well-presented environment for the visiting public. Rangers deliver all customer service elements which would include activities, events, community involvement and special interest groups. Knowledge, skills and experience: educated to degree level in countryside management or equivalent by experience in country park management; evidence of continuing professional development and expert knowledge in relevant professional area; excellent communication skills with good customer service; understanding and experience of ecological/habitat management and the country parks ethos and commitment to promoting enjoyment of the countryside; evidence of working within a team to achieve joint objectives; experience of planning and managing resources, including staff and services, arranging for purchases as required, in line with procedures and maintaining records; experience of maximising income generation within a country park setting. If you have any queries please contact the Essex Recruitment Team on 033 005 83330. To apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2FIioK4 REF 842-ONLINE-12/4 JOB SENIOR PROJECT OFFICER: Corporate Volunteering Delivery

BE4 12/4/19 (noon) IV 18/4/19 LOC EDINBURGH PAY 19500 – 21500 FOR TCV This role is offered at 35 hpw, 1-year contract with the possibility of an extension for the right candidate. The primary requirement of the role is to deliver a program of Employee Action Days, providing volunteering opportunities for TCV’s corporate partners. This will involve preparing resources/materials and planning practical tasks. Leading and supervising groups of corporate volunteers on partner’s sites. Engaging with local partners and community groups to develop interesting, meaningful projects for these groups. The role will require delivery of Employee Action Days predominantly in Edinburgh but also in other areas of Scotland. Successful candidates will work closely with local Senior Project Officers supporting the development of new projects and volunteering opportunities. For further information and to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2S8Jykh REF 843-DIRECT-12/4 JOB ARBORICULTURAL GRADUATE / ASSISTANT / CONSULTANT

BE4 ? LOC CORBY, NORTHANTS & CHIPPING NORTON, OXON PAY YES FOR LOCKHART GARRETT As part of our continued growth we require an Arboricultural Graduate / Assistant / Consultant to work alongside and under the supervision of our existing Arboricultural Team in all matters relating to trees and their interaction with the built and natural environment. Occasional travel between our two offices (Northamptonshire and Oxfordshire) would be required. Candidates are required to possess an HND / BSc / FdSc in Arboriculture or closely related subject, with between 2 - 5 years’ experience, unless applying for a Graduate position where experience is not a pre-requisite but would be an advantage. Professional membership of the Institute of Chartered Foresters or Arboricultural Association would be advantage. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2JPa3bu REF 844-DIRECT-12/4 JOB ECOLOGIST

BE4 12/4/19 LOC HIGHLAND PAY 23000 – 26000 FOR A9 CONSULTING LTD Initially 6 months, likely to become permanent. Previous experience in ecological consultancy (desirable). Must be Ornithologist and knowledge of Upland Species/Ecology. Ecological survey experience. Environmental/Ecological Clerk of Work Experience (desirable). Protected species licences (desirable). Full driving licence - Highland based and willing to travel across Scotland. Good written and verbal communication skills. Good team player, with the ability to work independently. Enthusiasm, energy and drive to develop skills and deliver projects to the highest standard. Bat license or working towards an advantage/not essential/training offered. CV & 1 ref to: info@a9consulting.co.uk call 07765 183539 for informal chat. Immediate start possible. REF 845-DIRECT-5/4 JOB HR & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

BE4 9/4/19 (midnight) LOC RYRON GARDENS, COVENTRY PAY 25000 – 28000 FOR GARDEN ORGANIC We’re looking for a well-organised individual with a thorough approach, to support our workforce of staff and volunteers, advising on HR, Data Protection and Safeguarding matters as part of the wider Management Team. Overall purpose of the role: to provide support and advice to the charity’s staff and volunteers on HR and employment law matters and volunteer management; to be the main point of contact for the charity’s external advisors in employment and volunteer matters; to act as the data protection lead and safeguarding lead for the charity; to be an effective member of the Management Team, acting on joint decisions to deliver the charity’s one-year operating plan and three-year business plan; to support the charity with its continuous review of policies and procedures. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2JPbbvK REF 846-DIRECT-5/4 JOB ASSISTANT ECOLOGIST (SUSSEX)

BE4 5/4/19 LOC SUSSEX PAY YES FOR BABEC LTD We are a small independent ecology consultancy based in Sussex & Hertfordshire. We are seeking an Assistant Ecologist to join our Sussex team on either a six month fixed term or permanent basis. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to assist with all areas of our work, including: carrying out ecological surveys & / or supporting senior team members; supervising ecological aspects of site work; collating & reviewing ecological information for desk studies; assisting with the production of reports & mapping; carrying out general administrative tasks. Essential: good degree in ecology or a closely related subject; some experience of undertaking protected species surveys, such as those for bats, great crested newts or reptiles; reliable, flexible & willing to work unsociable hours; excellent organisation skills; good communication skills & a proven ability to work as part of a team; located within an hour’s drive of our Sussex office; have a car & be able to travel to sites throughout the UK. Desirable: protected species survey licence; graduate membership of CIEEM; CSCS card; knowledge of GIS. CV & covering letter to recruitment@babec.co.uk. Chat: Tim Buckland on 01403 713 244.

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REF 847-DIRECT-12/4 JOB ASSISTANT ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANT x 2

BE4 ? LOC CORBY, NORTHANTS & CHIPPING NORTON, OXON PAY YES FOR LOCKHART GARRETT We are currently recruiting for 2 highly motivated ecologists wishing to develop a career in ecology, working alongside our exciting multi-disciplinary team of Ecologists, Arboriculturists and Landscape Architects on national important projects and being involved in the development of the ecology business unit. Prospects include excellent career development and training as part of a young dynamic team. The roles require a degree in Ecology or similar environmental or biological science; experience in the completion of Phase 1 Habitat Surveys and protected species surveys, with key skills in project management and client communication. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2OwkFL2 REF 848-DIRECT-5/4 JOB COMMERCIAL MANAGER

BE4 9/4/19 (midnight) LOC RYTON GARDENS, COVENTRY PAY 11200 FOR GARDEN ORGANIC 14 hrs per wk (flexi). Organic Enterprises Limited is the commercial trading arm of Garden Organic, generating income to support the work of the charity. It manages various commercial partners of which the largest is a contract with Suttons Consumer Products to produce the Organic Gardening Catalogue. We are looking to recruit a self-motivated individual to enhance the on-going relationship with our commercial partners, managing the existing relationships proactively, and identifying new and expanding opportunities to increase future income. Some evening, weekend and bank holiday working will be required on a regular rotational basis. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2UjlA6O REF 849-ONLINE-26/4 JOB BEDDINGTON FARMLANDS WARDEN

BE4 24/4/19 LOC BEDDINGTON FARMLANDS & CARSHALTON PAY 24999 – 28356 (to 30108) FOR LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON This role is a unique long-term opportunity to shape and manage extensive habitat creation and restoration at Beddington Farmlands, working collaboratively for the London Borough of Sutton with the site leaseholders, Viridor. Funded for 25 years, the Warden will work with Viridor staff and contractors to deliver site management and enhancement, to achieve the aims of the Conservation Management Scheme and the Restoration Management Plan. You will have at least 3 years’ experience of habitat creation and management, wet grassland and neutral meadows would be especially useful, as well as woodland and scrub, ecological conservation within an urban environment, identification and surveying skills in either botany or ornithology and the ability to work in partnership with different organisations. An understanding of protected species and habitat legislation and the planning system is highly useful. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to clearly communicate with members of the public, the management groups and colleagues in the Council, interpreting complex technical biological / ecological or planning information. You need to be highly motivated, independent and organised to work efficiently. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2CBCjs7 REF 850-ONLINE-5/4 JOB ASSISTANT FARMING ADVISER

BE4 8/4/19 IV 30/4/19 LOC HIGH WYCOMBE PAY 13868 FOR NATIONAL TRUST Fixed term for 24 months, 18.75 hours per week. This is an exciting role where you can make a positive difference to some of our 30,000 hectares of land in our London & South East region. Your work will directly help to deliver our strategic objectives to restore a healthy, beautiful natural environment. You will be guided by our Farming and Wildlife Advisers to provide support and technical knowledge to our properties, driving higher standards of conservation-led land management. To excel in this role you'll need: to be a farm environment professional with a sound knowledge of land management, soil management, farming systems and farm business management, or able to demonstrate equivalent experience; a good understanding of external issues, legislation, policy, practice, instructions and guidance in relation to agriculture and the farm environment; post qualification practical experience on farms, or able to demonstrate the equivalent knowledge; the ability to provide in depth land management guidance to achieve desired positive outcomes for nature, soils and water; a full, clean, driving licence. Ref: IRC77758. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2Omg91q REF 851-ONLINE-12/4 JOB FOREST SCHOOL TRAINING OFFICER

BE4 11/4/19 (noon) IV 18/4/19 LOC FSC BISHOPS WOOD, WORCESTERSHIRE PAY 11309 – 12905 FOR FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL Part time. The Forest School Training Officer will develop, plan and manage the delivery of the Forest School Training Programme for FSC primarily at Bishops Wood. The post holder will be expected to lead individuals and group of all abilities as well as engage and enthuse as appropriate, whilst providing an appropriate standard of care for our learners. In addition, the post holder will provide support and make a wide-ranging contribution to the work of this busy non-residential learning location. Although primarily office based at FSC Bishops Wood the role will involve travelling to Forest School sites around the region (some of which are remote) to assess learners in their own setting, and it is therefore essential that the post holder is able to drive. To find out more, visit www.field-studies-council.org/vacancies.aspx and download the full vacancy pack for this post or phone our Human Resources team on 01743 852138. Send your completed application form and covering letter to: recruitment@field-studies-council.org REF 852-ONLINE-12/4 JOB COUNTRYSIDE MANAGER

BE4 14/4/19 LOC HOLT PAY 31671 FOR NATIONAL TRUST This a rare opportunity to take a leading role in a beautiful part of the country & an area that is extremely important for wildlife & landscapes. You’ll work as part of the Norfolk Coast & Broads management team & you’ll deputise for the General Manager. You’ll lead & inspire your ranger team, as well as our many staff & volunteers together with wider stakeholder & partner organisations, in how they can also play their part in restoring a beautiful, healthy & natural environment. Who we're looking for: relevant nature conservation & working on the coast experience; experienced in motivating & inspiring internal staff; balancing conservation, access, presentation & visitor engagement experience; experienced in delivering complex partnership working; safety & compliance experience; budget management & identifying new commercial income streams; project management experience. Ref: IRC78103. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2WalBay

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REF 853-ONLINE-12/4 JOB AREA RANGER

BE4 10/4/19 IV 24/4/19 LOC MINEHEAD PAY 24075 FOR NATIONAL TRUST Fixed term for 24 months. You'll be working at a landscape scale with two property teams to deliver significant woodland conservation along Exmoor Coast. You will be responsible for the planning, coordination, delivery & reporting for the Reconnecting Exmoor Coast project, part of the Exmoor Coast Programme. You will be in charge of ensuring objectives are met, recorded & reported on correctly along with managing all budget & expenditure relating to it. You'll need to demonstrate the following skills & experience: knowledge & / or experience of good habitat management; knowledge & / or experience of developing commercial opportunities including revenue generation, fundraising or funding applications; project management experience – scheduling, risk management, estimating & cost control; ability to identify & apply for funding, including countryside stewardship, with support of operational & consultancy teams; able to focus energy & resources not just on where we can improve the most, but on how we ensure all our supporters feel valued, invested in & care passionately about our work; ability to communicate through a diverse range of platforms including blogs, social media, journalistic articles, photography & community talks. Ref: IRC78472. Further information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2U6D9H9 REF 854-ONLINE-12/4 JOB PROJECT MANAGER

BE4 12/4/19 LOC HEBDEN BRIDGE PAY 32682 FOR NATIONAL TRUST Fixed term for 24 months. Would you like to work in an exciting partnership delivering Natural Flood Management (NFM) and woodland creation at a catchment scale? This ambitious project also marks the start of a joint, long-term partnership, between the National Trust and Yorkshire Water - the opportunities to extend this project over the wider Colne, Holme and Calder catchments are endless. Whilst a significant part the role will be delivering the £2.6m NFM project you will also be helping to develop the next phase of NFM and woodland creation across this beautiful upland landscape. You’ll have: project management expertise, lifting plans off the page, developing an innovative programme of activity and helping to turn it into reality; the ability to turn complex ideas into simple plans; excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate; ability to develop robust, coherent and successful funding bids; experience of landscape-scale conservation land management would be a benefit; able to use GPS and be familiar with GIS. Ref: IRC75390. More information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2YjrN1A REF 855-DIRECT-19/4 JOB CONSERVATION GRAZING MANAGER

BE4 23/4/19 (noon) IV 2/5/19 LOC NORFOLK PAY 27000 – 29000 FOR NORFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST Full time, with option to work for 4 days on a pro rata basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be able to use your skills for the conservation of natural habitats. The NWT grazing operations span the entirety of Norfolk, and you will have a varied working environment from coastal dunes, through mixed heath to broadland fen. This role will continue to develop and implement the Trust’s conservation grazing operation on its nature reserves, and act as a first point of contact for conservation grazing issues. We have the benefit of using varied stock types including sheep, cattle, and ponies. You will receive a NWT works vehicle to use to travel to and between sites. Further details & to apply www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs REF 856-DIRECT-5/4 JOB WOLSELEY CENTRE WARDEN / GROUNDS KEEPER

BE4 4/4/19 IV 9/4/19 LOC THE WOLSELEY CENTRE, WOLSELEY BRIDGE PAY 18819 FOR STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST The Wolseley Centre Warden is a key post in maintaining and enhancing the visitor experience and wildlife value at the charities headquarters and flagship site at Wolseley Bridge. As well as planning and implementing the reserve management plan the postholder will support the regular volunteer workparties in the day-to-day management of the grounds as well as play an influential part in the development of the natural aspects of the visitor attraction. Therefore, if you have an HND or similar in habitat management, nature conservation, horticulture or related subject, experience of practical site work delivered to a high standard, including with new and skilled volunteers, then please download an application pack from our website, https://c-js.co.uk/2HP0doj, applications to be returned to Alison Holmes via email, a.holmes@staffs-wildlife.org.uk REF 857-ONLINE-19/4 JOB SEASONAL HOSPITALITY & CATERING ASSISTANT

BE4 ? LOC FSC FLATFORD MILL, EAST BERGHOLT, SUFFOLK PAY £8.21 - £8.71 per hour FOR FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL Permanent - the season normally commences on 1 February & runs until 30 November each year. Residency is offered. Hospitality & Catering Assistants work in the kitchen, service & housekeeping operations to ensure the smooth running of catering operations & that the learning location is clean & tidy for visitors at all times, whilst contributing to a friendly welcoming atmosphere. This is essentially an active role & will require the post holder to be able to carry out duties associated with housekeeping & kitchen work, including manual handling, e.g. carrying saucepans, trays of food / crockery & laundry, assisting with food deliveries, making beds & operating vacuum cleaners. Download the full vacancy pack to find out more: www.field-studies-council.org/vacancies.aspx or phone our Human Resources team on 01743 852138. Send your completed application form & covering letter to: recruitment@field-studies-council.org Applications will be considered on arrival & interviews arranged as appropriate. REF 858-DIRECT-12/4 JOB CATERING ASSISTANTS

BE4 10/4/19 LOC PRESTON, LANCASHIRE PAY NMW FOR LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST Brockholes Nature Reserve has a number of vacancies for Catering Assistants to join the Catering Team. You will be required to work during the week, at weekends and during the school holidays as necessary. Duties include food service, cashiering, waiting on and additional basic kitchen duties. Previous exp of working in a similar position would be a distinct advantage; along with having a proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and communicating effectively with a wide range of people. You will be reliable, passionate about delivering excellent food and service, will be people orientated and will have outstanding organisational and team working skills and already have exp within a food and beverage service role including weddings and conferences. For a job description and to apply visit www.lancswt.org.uk/jobs/catering-assistants

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REF 859-DIRECT-19/4 JOB CHARITY ACCOUNTS MANAGER

BE4 ? LOC ASHFORD PAY 20280 – 25480 FOR THE BIG CAT SANCTUARY 30-35 hpw. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in an environment like no other. Principal duties: producing financial management reports; preparation of VAT returns, Gift Aid records & HMRC claims; bank, VAT & PAYE reconciliation; preparation of cash flow statements, income & expenditure accounts & tax returns; budgeting, planning & forecasting; advising on issues of pay, tax, national insurance, pension & other voluntary deductions; timely & accurate delivery of the payroll; liaise with external accountants & auditors; purchase ordering & control; act as line manager to the Finance & Administration Assistant. Job requirements: Use SAGE Accounts & Payroll to audit level; strong experience claiming Gift Aid; strong Microsoft Office skills; full driving licence & access to a vehicle. Please send your CV & a covering letter to lisa@thebigcatsanctuary.org stating the reference ‘Charity Accounts Manager’ in the email title.

REF 860-DIRECT-26/4 JOB LANCASHIRE PEATLANDS INITIATIVE PROJECT MANAGER

BE4 24/4/19 LOC BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER PAY 26733.08 FOR LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST This post will lead the ambitious and innovative peatlands work of Lancashire Wildlife Trust, funded by Esmee Fairbairn Foundation. Our aim is to drive forward a co-ordinated approach to all of our peatland habitats, raise awareness of their importance, and build in resilience for their future protection through volunteer activity and sustainable funding resources We are looking for a full time Project Manager to become our inspirational peatland champion with the ability to drive positive change and secure long term sustainability for our peatlands, taking us over the tipping point for its future protection. For a full job description and to apply please visit our website https://c-js.co.uk/2JHXGh7

REF 861-ONLINE-12/4 JOB SEASONAL TUTOR

BE4 15/4/19 (noon) IV 25/4/19 LOC FSC DALE FORT, PEMBROKESHIRE PAY 13150 – 15007 FOR FIELD STUDIES COUNCIL Permanent, seasonal. The core season normally runs from 1 March until the end of October every year. You will develop, plan and deliver ‘out-of-classroom learning’ activities to a wide ranging audience; engaging and enthusing students and assisting FSC achieve its goal of ‘Bringing Environmental Understanding to All though first-hand experience’. You will lead groups of all abilities in the natural environment with the ability to provide an appropriate standard of care for our learners. You will also contribute to all other aspects of running a busy residential education centre. This is essentially an active role and you will be required to carry out duties associated with effectively managing groups in outdoor learning locations, which may be remote, whilst ensuring the health and safety of the group at all times, incl carrying safety sacks. To find out more, visit: www.field-studies-council.org/vacancies.aspx and download the full vacancy pack or phone our Human Resources team on 01743 852138. Send your completed application form and covering letter to: recruitment@field-studies-council.org

REF 862-ONLINE-5/4 JOB CASE MANAGEMENT OFFICER (LAND AUDIT & REGISTRY)

BE4 5/4/19 LOC EASTLEIGH PAY 19123 – 21899 FOR EASTLEIGH BOROUGH COUNCIL You will build up a directory of sites across the Eastleigh Borough Council area & will work with elected Members, professionals & community representatives in assessing the risks & opportunities for improvement. Ideally, you will be educated to degree level in land or estates management, engineering or in the environmental sciences, as well as being organised, IT literate & an effective communicator with attention to detail. The ability to use GIS & work with minimum supervision is also required. You will interact with a variety of internal & external colleagues & clients, so excellent interpersonal & team working skills are essential. The post requires travel around the borough, therefore a clean, full driving licence is also essential. If you are excited by this opportunity & feel you have the skills, experience & attitude we are looking for then we would love to hear from you. At Eastleigh, we are inclusive, innovative & enjoyable; we support employees in maintaining work-life balance through our flexi-time system & offer opportunities for career progression & development. Further information & to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2Op0m1R

REF 863-ONLINE-26/4 JOB PRINCIPAL ECOLOGIST

BE4 26/4/19 LOC LEWES, SUSSEX PAY 35400 – 42000 FOR THE ECOLOGY CONSULTANCY You will be involved in all areas of our work, managing a team of ecologists to find ecologically smart, commercially efficient & cost-effective solutions for projects on a variety of scales. This will provide you with an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of interesting projects & clients. You will have: an appropriate degree qual; min of 8-10 years’ rel work exp; an ecological specialism in one or more areas of practice; excellent knowledge of UK & European environmental legislation; excellent fieldwork & report writing skills, incl protected species surveys, EPSM applications, ES chapters & ecological management plans; the ability to critically review own output & possess a min of 5 years’ exp in reviewing others’ work; strong skills in the survey of & mitigation for two or more of the following key protected species: bats, badger, breeding birds, dormouse, great crested newt, reptiles, & water vole; full membership of CIEEM & preferably CEcoL; full clean UK driving licence. Please send CV & a covering letter to: careers@ecologyconsultancy.co.uk.

REF 864-DIRECT-19/4 JOB CONSERVATION OFFICER

BE4 22/4/19 LOC MALPAS AND SITES ACROSS CHESHIRE PAY 18000 – 25000 FOR CHESHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST Help deliver a vitally important service providing professional ecological advice & survey information to inform the creation, restoration & management of Nature Recovery Networks. It will involve acting in an advisory capacity to inform & influence varied audiences such as landowners, planners, volunteers & members of the public. It will also involve administrative work, maintaining & updating environmental datasets ensuring information held is current, robust & relevant. You will respond to planning consultations for developments which may affect important habitats or species. Educated to degree level in an environmental or rel discipline & have exp of carrying out Phase 1 & ideally NVC surveys. You will have excellent botanical skills & other species ID skills & a good understanding of habitat management issues. Well organised, self-motivated & have excellent communication skills. Full driving licence & own vehicle essential. Further information & application: www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs. Send application form to Emma Raine eraine@cheshirewt.org.uk. No CV’s.

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REF 865-ONLINE-5/4 JOB COUNTRYSIDE MANAGER

BE4 7/4/19 IV 25/4/19 LOC WOODBRIDGE TALES, SUFFOLK PAY 31671 FOR NATIONAL TRUST Permanent, 37.5 hpw. Are you a charismatic, committed and enthusiastic leader with a proven track-record in countryside management? Do you enjoy working as part of an energetic and innovative team? Would you love to lead our Land, Outdoors and Nature (LON) work in the Suffolk & Essex Coast portfolio on some of the National Trust’s most iconic coastal properties in the East of England? If this sounds like you we’d love to hear from you! This is a rare opportunity to take a leading role in a beautiful part of the country. You’ll work as part of the portfolio’s management team alongside senior property colleagues. You’ll lead and inspire your countryside team, as well as our many portfolio staff and volunteers together with wider stakeholder and partner organisations, in how they can also play their part in restoring a beautiful, healthy and natural environment. Who we're looking for: countryside management; motivating and inspiring a staff team and a volunteering community; balancing conservation, access, presentation and engagement; coordination of and liaising with contractors; project delivery experience; identifying and delivering new commercial income streams; supporting visitor engagement programmes in the outdoors. For further information and to apply, please click here https://c-js.co.uk/2Oy33hQ Ref: IRC75294

Apprenticeships and internships REF 866-TRAIN-19/4 Centre Assistant - Trainee Instructor Lochranza Centre CIC

Lochranza Centre CIC, Isle of Arran. We are an Outdoor Education Centre in a fantastic part of the world. We provide educational field studies in geography, geology & biology to school groups & youth organisations. We also provide a range of adventure activities including gorge walking, abseiling & canoeing. We are looking for an enthusiastic graduate with an honours degree in their subject who is also comfortable outdoors. We are a small team & you will be expected at times to work in all areas of Centre operations whilst training to become a full time instructor. Experience of dealing with young people is useful but we will provide full training. As we work in remote locations at times you will be asked to attend a Summer Mountain Leader Training Course at the beginning of your contract. This requires some pre-course experience of mountain days. Although we will provide full training in outdoor activities with both in house qualifications & NGB's any prior experience is very useful. The job holder must be able to demonstrate or hold the following attributes & qualifications: • An honours degree in a subject directly related to study courses - ideally geology or geography. • Applicants with a biology background may also be considered. • An enthusiasm for working with young people in the outdoors. • A 3 day HSE First Aid Certificate (can be provided). • A willingness to work towards on-site or external qualifications in 4 centre based activities. • Ability to organise self & motivate others. • Good communication & presentation skills. • Be able to work within strict procedures including standardised paperwork, & administration systems. • An understanding of what is required to live & work as a team in a remote rural location. • Successful completion of PVG check & 2 good references. • Willingness to play a part in a community based organisation with an important role in a rural setting. Fixed term (35-42 hrs pw) contract from April until mid November with possible extension. National Living Wage Level. Accommodation & food package is available for a small deducted charge. Start Date: end of April 2019.Interviews will take place on the Isle of Arran. Please send an email with CV & covering letter to chris@lochranzacentre.co.uk.

REF 867-TRAIN-26/4 Summer ‘Conservation Work Experience’ Placement Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Are you aged 24 or under? Are you looking to grow your career in conservation? If so then we would like to hear from you. The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has opportunities available across Yorkshire. We are looking for 8 passionate and motivated young people to join our conservation skills work experience placement. As part of the placement we help build your practical skills, conservation knowledge, leadership skills and employability in the conservation & environmental sector. This will be achieved through a 3 month placement (attendance 3 days per week) carrying out a wide range of activities such as reserves management, biodiversity monitoring, events management, habitat restoration, campaigning, species surveys, livestock management and outreach & education. In return you will receive benefits including a bursary of £250 per month, a £150 training budget plus loads of relevant practical training. Applications for this exciting opportunity are open now so please visit www.ywt.org.uk/tomorrows-natural-leaders - or ring the office: 01904 659570 for your chance to be a part of the future in environmental conservation. YWT Company 409650; Charity no. 210807.

More Birthday Wishes from Harper Adams University Harper Adams University Careers Service have promoted and used the Countryside Jobs Service Weekly for many years in a whole manner of ways. We promote the service and highlight the website in all our taught sessions and engagement with students. This can be part of one to one guidance sessions with students and also in larger group sessions. Feedback from students has been excellent and the opportunities advertised and written articles have proven helpful in kick starting careers once students have completed their degree courses. Volunteering and seasonal work has also been able to enhance students CV’s and help them evidence and gain experience, all things essential for candidates competing for posts. The Careers Service feel the Countryside Jobs Service is an essential part of our guidance tool kit and frankly we could not do without it! Maria Simpson, Careers Service Manager, Harper Adams University

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Reminder that this month's Birthday Present is from our friends at TCV who have given us a subscription to their wonderful range of conservation handbooks. They're all online but you can download and print copies.

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The definitive guides to practical conservation work TCV’s Practical Conservation Handbooks have been the definitive ‘how to’ guides to managing the countryside and green spaces for decades. Over 1,000 pages of fantastic background information, advice and instruction, written by experts, illustrated and clearly laid out in a step-by-step format. Find out more here: www.conservationhandbooks.com/ To win this subscription all you need to do is send us your name and email address (use the form here) before next Friday 5 and we'll pull the name of the lucky winner out of a hat (OK, use a random number generator but you get the gist!). An image taken from TCV's Hedging handbook

Voluntary Opportunities, Part One: full or part time placements

REF 868-VOL-26/4 Volunteer Trainee Nature Reserve Warden – Sevenoaks (2 posts available)

Closing Date: Mid-day on Monday 29th April 2019 Interview Date: Tuesday 7th May 2019 Salary Range: This is an unpaid voluntary role however, travel expenses and a tailored training programme will be provided. Based at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve Are you looking for experience in the environment sector as a Nature Reserve Warden? We are looking for someone to help us with the general and practical management of Sevenoaks Nature Reserve, whilst gaining experience working with and leading volunteer tasks, working with stock graziers and Trust livestock, carrying out surveys and monitoring and gaining certificates for various practical skills such as brushcutter and chainsaw. Kent Wildlife Trust is one of the largest of the 47 Wildlife Trusts and has the simple aim of protecting Kent’s wildlife for the future. We are working to restore biodiversity, focusing on the restoration, recreation and reconnection of wildlife habitats, linking them to the green space in our cities, towns and villages. Our vision is to rebuild nature by working with landowners, local communities and partner organisations to create a Living Landscape. If you feel you have the enthusiasm and capacities to meet the challenge of this role, we would be very interested to hear from you. For a role description and application pack please visit our website www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk or call 01622 662012 For additional information about the role please contact Paul Glanfield, on 07766 732214 or email paul.glanfield@kentwildlife.org.uk KWT has a positive approach to equality and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

REF 869-VOL-12/4 JOB RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTEER - CONSERVATION SKILLS TRAINEESHIP

BE4 15/4/19 LOC FORSINARD FLOWS NATURE RESERVE, HIGHLANDS PAY Training / accommodation / expenses FOR RSPB 6 months. To support all aspects of work on this internationally important expanse of blanket bog, which at 21,000ha is the RSPB's largest reserve in the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic residential volunteer to take up this traineeship from April until the end of September to assist with the survey & monitoring, visitor, research & land management aspects of the site. In this role you will gain valuable experience in many key areas incl natural history surveying & monitoring skills, visitor operations, practical management, fieldwork & data management. The knowledge & skills gained from these traineeships will be of benefit for anyone wishing to pursue a career in conservation in a variety of areas & will give you an insight in to which areas you prefer working in. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk/residentialvolunteering vacancy 274 or contact Claire Foot, 01641 571225, claire.foot@rspb.org.uk REF 870-VOL-28/6 JOB HORTICULTURAL THERAPY VOLUNTEER

BE4 30/6/19 LOC RYTON GARDENS, COVENTRY PAY Training & travel expenses FOR GARDEN ORGANIC Our volunteers support the Education Officer / Horticultural Therapist in delivering a meaningful experience to young people or adults with a range of Special Educational Needs and / or challenging behavioural needs. Simply enjoy using your horticultural knowledge and communication skills to support our students, or use your time with us as a stepping stone into work or college. This role will suit people who: have some experience and knowledge of organic gardening; have excellent communication and listening skills, are patient and trustworthy; have previous experience of working with people with SEN or in a teaching / caring environment, although this is not an absolute necessity; are prepared to commit to volunteering on a regular weekly basis. This role is subject to a DBS check. For further details and an application form please email hr@gardenorganic.org.uk or telephone for an informal chat on 024 7630 8208. More information: https://c-js.co.uk/2Bpx5Py

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REF 871-VOL-19/4 JOB TRAINEE COUNTRYSIDE RANGER x 2

BE4 18/4/19 IV 2/5/19 LOC BERRY HEAD NNR & SSSI, BRIXHAM PAY £1000 training budget & free on site accommodation FOR TORBAY COAST & COUNTRYSIDE TRUST Start date: May 2019. 9 to 12 month placement. To assist with delivering the practical countryside management programme, assist with ongoing scientific studies, stock handling & public engagement. Living on the reserve, you will be able to fully immerse yourself in one of the most important sites in the region. The ranger team, based at the NNR, work with volunteer groups & help to staff the visitor centre. The successful applicant will initially assist then eventually lead events such as Bat Walks & volunteer work parties. Working duty weekends & occasional evenings will be required. These placements are a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in the day to day management of a National Nature Reserve through the changing seasons. Those selected for interview will have the opportunity to come & spend a day on site, with a reserve tour & practical session in the morning & interviews in the afternoon. Apply: http://c-js.co.uk/2iHm4ki REF 872-VOL-10/5 JOB LIVING SEAS CENTRE VOLUNTARY TRAINEE

BE4 8/5/19 IV 16/5/19 LOC FLAMBOROUGH PAY Travel expenses & training budget FOR YORKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed voluntary trainee to help support our team and gain valuable experience through engaging with visitors in the Living Seas Centre, running public marine conservation themed events, assisting with and delivering schools education sessions, assisting with our project work and promoting our wider Trust messages within the Living Seas work stream. 6-12 months, for 3 days a week between Thursday - Tuesday with some weekend. The role will start in May / June 2019. If you would like to share your passion about our Living Seas with others then we would like you to apply for this role: https://c-js.co.uk/2KGcmdv REF 873-VOL-5/4 JOB FIELD ASSISTANT

BE4 8/4/19 LOC SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PAY Accommodation, travel & living expenses FOR PHD STUDENT, UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD Field Assistant wanted for 1 month this summer in the Scottish Highlands. I am a current PhD student at the University of Oxford, working in collaboration with Trees for Life to assess the response of multiple ecosystem functions to 30 years of reforestation in the Scottish Highlands. I am looking to recruit an enthusiastic Field Assistant to assist with my PhD fieldwork this summer. This is a great opportunity to get research and fieldwork experience, and to gain an insight into the work of a leading UK forest restoration charity. Field Assistant specification: an enthusiasm for outdoor work, sometimes in inhospitable conditions, is essential; good fitness is required, as field days covering long distances will be necessary; experience of bird identification highly desirable; studying for a degree in biology, ecology, conservation or related fields desirable. 20 May - 16 June 2019. You must be over 18 on the 20 May 2019. Accommodation will be provided and travel & living expenses covered. Please contact Emily Warner on emily.warner@plants.ox.ac.uk for more information. REF 874-VOL-12/4 JOB MARINE RESEARCH & OUTREACH ASSISTANT

BE4 7/4/19 LOC ISLE OF MAN PAY 0 FOR MANX WHALE & DOLPHIN WATCH Become involved with the running of cetacean research charity Manx Whale and Dolphin Watch. Land-based and boat-based surveys, manning our small visitor's centre, public engagement events, data-entry and analysis. Residential placement 20th May 6 September, rent is £75 a week in shared lodgings. We are seeking 4 candidates looking to pursue a career in marine mammal science, environmental education or conservation. No experience needed but must be a team player who is also happy to work under their own initiative. Must be willing to spend up to 8 hours at sea and from first till last light undertaking land-based surveys. Car would be beneficial but not essential. For full description see https://c-js.co.uk/2YoWItH

Voluntary Opportunities, Part Two: regular or occasional requirement

REF 875-VOLR-27/9 JOB DRAGONFLY CENTRE VOLUNTEER

BE4 N / A LOC WICKEN FEN NATURE RESERVE, ELY PAY Training FOR BRITISH DRAGONFLY SOCIETY We need enthusiastic people who love talking to others to help us keep our lovely Dragonfly Centre at Wicken Fen in Cambridgeshire, open every weekend from May to September. Flexible hours, half day or full day. You don’t need to be a dragonfly expert, just have an enthusiasm for them and willingness to learn about them and share your knowledge with others. We provide full support and training and you won’t be left to run the centre on your own until you are ready. Training: free space on our local training courses, shadowing experienced volunteers and access to guide books and reference materials. Our centre really is a lovely place to spend a few hours on a summers day. We have a pond and pond dipping equipment so you can have fun dipping all day and chatting to visitors about what you find, or just enjoy sitting in our garden and welcoming people to come in and have a look around. If you live nearby and can spare a few hours this summer to help us inspire more people to love dragonflies please get in touch with Fiona: fiona.mckenna@british-dragonflies.org.uk REF 876-VOLR-29/6 JOB MARKETING & EVENTS VOLUNTEER

BE4 N / A LOC WWT CASTLE ESPIE PAY Uniform and training* FOR WILDFOWL & WETLANDS TRUST WWT builds support for wetlands and their wildlife by giving people amazing experiences. We do this through our visitor centre events and through the stories we tell on television and radio and in the press and online. This year we have an action packed events programme and we require help in our marketing and events department to ensure that we plan amazing days out for our visitors and have the right team of people to deliver them throughout the year. Ideally we are looking for a volunteer to help out for around 15 hpw, though this may be shared if necessary. *Free entry to all WWT centres, and a discount in the cafe and shop on volunteering days. For more information and to apply visit: https://c-js.co.uk/2UbY7Vd

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REF 877-VOLR-2/8 JOB DINO TEAM VOLUNTEER

BE4 N / A LOC BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE PAY Training / lunch voucher / uniform FOR Zoological Society of Hertfordshire / Paradise Wildlife Park Dinosaurs have arrived at Paradise Wildlife Park! We are looking to add new members to our existing Dino Team who ensure that our dinosaurs are well looked after, & our guests leave having had an outstanding experience. Volunteers will be required to commit to a one day per week place throughout the busy season. Training provided, but an interest in dinosaurs is a bonus. Role description: general visitor engagement through the World of Dinosaurs attraction, demonstrations of fossils & other artefacts, occasional photography for families in the exhibit; manning of interactive exhibits. We are looking for confident volunteers as you will be interacting with visitors. Volunteers will also need to be comfortable with being outside in all weathers & be able to stand for a few hours at a time. For more information contact Barbara & Jenna volunteer@pwpark.com

REF 878-VOLR-26/4 JOB RETAIL VOLUNTEER

BE4 27/4/19 LOC HEADCORN, KENT PAY Training / uniform FOR THE BIG CAT SANCTUARY We have an exciting new role for volunteer retail assistants to help in our brand new shop at The Big Cat Sanctuary. We need you to commit to volunteering 1-2 days a week, including 2 weekend days a month, 10.00-16.00, with the opportunity to help out at our special, exclusive events. Retail experience would be beneficial but full training will be given. Please note there is no animal involvement with this role and you will need your own vehicle as we are not accessible by public transport. For more information please contact Barbara and Jenna at volunteer@pwpark.com REF 879-VOLR-26/4 JOB RSPB LOUGHBOROUGH LOCAL GROUP LEADER

BE4 30/4/19 LOC LOUGHBOROUGH PAY Expenses / training FOR RSPB Are you a great 'people person', have well-honed people management & organisational skills & the ability to inspire others? Then we are looking forward to hearing from you! RSPB local groups are run by volunteers to promote the aims of the RSPB in the local community. They offer RSPB members & the public the opportunity to get more involved in our work to save nature. Groups run activities like indoor talks & outdoor walks. They fundraise & campaign for the RSPB & attend local community events to inspire people to support the RSPB. We're looking for the right individual to lead the Loughborough Local Group. You don't need to be an expert in birds - people skills are much more important for this role. Min commitment of 15-20 hours a month for a duration of max 5 year term of office. Further information & apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2FA3sfI REF 880-VOLR-2/8 JOB ECO-RANGER VOLUNTEER

BE4 N / A LOC BROXBOURNE, HERTFORDSHIRE PAY Training / lunch voucher / uniform FOR Zoological Society of Hertfordshire / Paradise Wildlife Park Help us achieve our mission in encouraging sustainable behaviours in our visitors. If you love to take action for wildlife & all things conservation; this is the role for you! The role involves, engaging visitors in fun activities linked to topics such as recycling, climate change & poaching; participation in annual animal fundraiser events where all money raised is donated to wildlife conservation projects around the world; carrying out events & activities designed around annual conservation holidays such as World Oceans Day. There the potential to assist with other on-site & off-site education events. If you are 18+, confident in speaking to the public & have an interest in conservation email Barbara & Jenna on volunteer@pwpark.com

REF 881-VOLR-26/4 JOB HOUSEKEEPING VOLUNTEER

BE4 27/4/19 LOC HEADCORN, KENT PAY Training / uniform FOR THE BIG CAT SANCTUARY We are looking for volunteer Housekeepers to assist with our 5* lodge accommodation at The Big Cat Sanctuary. Our volunteers will be helping the housekeeping team clean and prepare our lodges for our guests. We will need you to commit to coming in once a fortnight on a long-term basis, 11am - 2pm. Please note we are not accessible by public transport so you will need your own vehicle. For more information please email Barbara and Jenna on volunteer@pwpark.com

REF Re-ad-882-VOLR-OK10 JOB VOLUNTARY SURVEY ASSISTANT (CASUAL), BATS

BE4 N / A LOC MANCHESTER AREA PAY Travel expenses FOR ANGELA GRAHAM BAT CONSULTANCY SERVICE LTD To help with dusk emergence & dawn return-to-roost surveys, from April / May to September / October inclusive. This casual work can be a useful addition to your CV. It can be done around other commitments, perhaps one to three times a week, possibly incl weekends. You have the option of switching to being paid on a freelance basis when suitably experienced. Short-term availability is acceptable. Dawn availability is particularly useful. With over 30 years' experience of working with bats, I offer a learning opportunity for anyone interested in working with bats. Existing experience of watching bats in flight & / or using a heterodyne detector is useful. Punctuality, reliability, good concentration skills & a professional approach are vital. Otherwise most reasonably-local applicants get the opportunity to participate. Due to the unsocial hours involved, access to a vehicle is usually necessary. Applications are accepted throughout but please apply as early as possible. Please supply your name, e-mail address, phone number & summer address for an application pack to bat.consultancy@talktalk.net. 0161 763 6171. There may be an opportunity for you to gain experience of other aspects of bat & bird survey work. REF 883-VOLR-3/5 JOB #LITTERHEROES AMBASSADOR

BE4 6/5/19 LOC UK-WIDE PAY 0 FOR KEEP BRITAIN TIDY Have you got what it takes to be a #LitterHeroes Ambassador? We should all care for our local environment but we know that some go above & beyond. Whilst juggling work, family & life, people are caring for the environment not just on their own doorstep but on their neighbours’ too. We seek people with an infectious enthusiasm & a passion for action to become a #LitterHeroes Ambassador in their local community & help shape the future of a litter-free UK. You will enjoy getting outside & leading by example, encouraging others to love where they live & make tangible improvements to your neighbourhood. You will work within your local community to inspire people to take action by getting involved in litter picking events throughout the year, as well as our national campaigns. Apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2TISTfk or email lhambassador@keepbritaintidy.org

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News Headlines from the past week. Click the headline to read more.

Earth Hour 2019: A Single Hour to Inspire a Movement to Protect Our Planet - WWF This Saturday, March 30 at 8:30 PM local time, individuals, businesses and cities around the world will switch off their lights for one hour to celebrate Earth Hour and recommit to protecting the planet. From the Sydney Opera House to the Empire State Building and the Eiffel Tower, thousands of iconic landmarks will join millions of people to show their support for the fight against climate change and the conservation of the natural world. Earth Hour comes at a critical juncture in the history of the planet and humanity. From devastating wildfires to unprecedented hurricanes, the negative impacts of accelerating climate change exact a terrible economic and human toll. “By going dark for Earth Hour, we can show steadfast commitment to protecting our families, our communities and our planet from the dangerous effects of a warming world,” said Lou Leonard, senior vice president, climate and energy, World Wildlife Fund. “The impacts of climate change are already all around us. The rising demand for energy, food and water means this problem is only going to worsen - unless we act now.” Meanwhile, the planet’s rich biodiversity - the vast web of life that connects the health of oceans, rivers, and forests to the prosperity of communities and nations - is threatened. Wildlife populations monitored by WWF’s Living Planet Report have experienced an average decline of 60 percent in less than a single person’s lifetime, and many unique and precious species are at risk of vanishing forever.

Land and Countryside Management Urban meadow trial to reach new sites – Rugby Borough Council A more environmentally friendly way of managing grasslands introduced to parts of Rugby last year has seen significant improvements for wildlife and is to be extended to more parts of Rugby. Urban meadows that were created in Rugby last year saw new species of plants, moths, butterflies and dragonflies on the sites for the first time, and now the council is to create urban meadows in other areas of the town.

Boughton Road urban meadow (Rugby Borough Council) Cllr Lisa Parker, Rugby Borough Council portfolio holder for the environment and public realm, said: “While regularly mowed areas of short grass are appropriate for roadside verges and parks, longer grass and meadow areas are better for the environment and support wildlife. On some of the sites we will leave longer grass around the edge of the site, while at other sites we will create larger grassland meadows with pathways cut through to follow footpaths and desire lines. We hope that this new approach will help support wildlife such as insects, bees and hedgehogs, many of which have had a hard time in our towns and cities in recent years.”

The Guardian reports that the UK will miss almost all its 2020 nature targets, according to an official report The UK will miss almost all the 2020 nature targets it signed up to a decade ago, according to a report by the government’s official advisers JNCC

Found: Europe’s largest collection of ancient oak trees… and it’s in Oxfordshire! – Woodland Trust Conservation charity the Woodland Trust is challenging people across the UK to find and map ancient trees, after its Ancient Tree Inventory project helped confirm the biggest collection of ancient oak trees in Europe.

Ancient oak in Blenheim's grounds (Photo: Blenheim Palace) Staff at Blenheim Park have been surveying oak trees for several years, and have recorded an astonishing 291 living oak trees with a girth of at least 5m. 220 of these veterans stand in High Park, a fragile Site of Special Scientific Interest which is currently closed to the public. 71 can be seen elsewhere in Blenheim Park. This data – collected primarily by Kew’s oak researcher Aljos Farjon – has been compared with other records on the Woodland Trust’s ancient tree inventory, revealing that the collection ranks highest across all of Europe. It is vital that ancient trees are mapped; ancient and veteran trees were recently given the same protection as built heritage under the National Planning Policy Framework – but if they are left unidentified, they cannot be protected. Anyone can search for and record trees on the inventory – which has been running for over a decade. There are already 160,000 trees listed, but thousands more to add. Kylie Harrison-Mellor, citizen science officer for the Woodland Trust, said: “Ancient and veteran trees are the fattest, knobbliest, and most fascinating specimens of trees. They have countless stories to tell and support huge networks of native flora and fauna. They were recently given better protection under the National Planning Policy Framework... but unless we know where they are, we can’t campaign against their damage and destruction. By recording with the ancient tree inventory, members of the public can take an active part in defending some of our most valuable habitats. We know there are thousands out there we haven’t found yet – who knows, there could still be a bigger collection of ancients waiting to be discovered.”

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Minsmere’s status as “most important bird reserve in the UK” at risk from Sizewell C - RSPB Award set for renewal on condition that Sizewell C will not be detrimental to flagship RSPB nature reserve Minsmere nature reserve’s status as one of Europe’s most important areas for nature and biodiversity could be at risk if EDF fails to adequately mitigate adverse impacts from Sizewell C, the RSPB has revealed. The renewal of Minsmere’s European Diploma for Protected Areas has been approved in draft on the condition that “the construction of the new reactor will not be at the detriment of the Minsmere Reserve.” The European Diploma for Protected Areas is a prestigious international award granted since 1965 by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe. It recognises natural and semi-natural areas and landscapes of exceptional European importance for the preservation of biological, geological and landscape diversity and which are managed in an exemplary way. Minsmere is one of only five sites in the UK to have been awarded the European Diploma. The others are Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve, Fair Isle National Scenic Area, Peak District National Park, and Purbeck Heritage Coast. The Council of Europe’s website describes Minsmere as “the most important bird reserve in the United Kingdom.” The RSPB’s flagship nature reserve on the Suffolk Coast was first recognised with the award in 1979. Earlier that decade the extinction of the marsh harrier as a breeding bird in the UK had been prevented thanks to a single pair nesting at Minsmere in 1971.

Climate Change, Sustainability and Pollution Phase-out single-use plastics by 2025 not 2042 – Wildlife and Countryside Link 19 organisations are calling on Government to phase-out single-use plastics by 2025 not 2042 to stop 4,000 billion more single-use plastic items being thrown away. The Government must phase-out all non-essential single-use plastics by 2025 to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution, say 19 leading environment charities, coordinated by Wildlife and Countryside Link. This could save more than 4,000 billion pieces of unnecessary single-use plastic waste being consumed in the UK between 2026 - 2042, helping to slash the ‘toxic plastic soup’ ending up in our oceans, rivers and countryside. In a joint report published today (22 March), 19 organisations concerned with the impact of plastic pollution on the environment and wildlife, are calling for a wholesale transition away from single-use plastic. This, they say, must be an urgent priority if the government truly wants to fulfil its pledge to be a global leader in tackling plastic pollution. Dr Sue Kinsey of Marine Conservation Society said: ‘Plastic pollution is an environmental emergency and Government needs to treat it as such. The damage our ‘throwaway’ culture has done to our seas is clear. We urgently need to reduce the amount of plastic we produce and use if we’re to lead the way in turning the plastic tide. This is essential to create a genuine circular economy system in the UK where ‘waste’ is valued as a resource and used time and time again rather than polluting our countryside, coasts and seas.’ A full copy of the embargoed report is available here Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency on Tuesday warned that England is set to run short of water within 25 years, as reported in The Telegraph

An idea for water conservation from University of East Anglia

Highlighting social identity and peer group norms can increase water conservation – University of East Anglia New research suggests that targeted use of behavioural ‘nudges’ can encourage people to conserve water. Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) found that rather than giving people general information about the importance of saving water, emphasising the water conserving actions of others in the same social group - for example university students or local residents - encourages similar behaviour changes and reduces water demand. Water scarcity is a growing global issue and within the UK water shortages are recognised as one of the greatest climate change-related threats. This week the UK’s Environment Agency warned that England will not have enough water to meet demand within 25 years. The new study explored the use of social norms in campaigns to motivate people to save water. Previous research has found that these behavioural-based approaches, or ‘nudges’ can impact on other pro-environmental behaviours, for example around saving energy and encouraging recycling.

Wildlife news Did someone say cheese? – The Mammal Society Small mammal wins biggest prize in this year’s Mammal Photographer of the Year competition The results of the Mammal Society’s annual photography competition are in. The winner of Mammal Photographer of the Year 2019 is Roy Rimmer from Lancashire with his atmospheric photograph “Woodmouse Shut that Door”.

Woodmouse shut that door by Roy Rimmer Roy explains how he managed to capture the perfect shot “…I baited the entrance of the shed door and placed one flash outside the entrance to replicate the moonlight and one flash inside the entrance which I diffused just enough in order to keep a rim light. I struggled for several nights to get the mice in the right place so I decided to smear chocolate near the bottom of the door. This encouraged the mice to stand for a while whilst it licked the bait giving me the opportunity to create the image.” MPOY judge, nature and conservation photographer Peter Cairns said of the winning photograph “This image stood out for me as soon as I set eyes on it. It’s great to see an under-represented species so creatively captured. The lighting is spot on and, perhaps more importantly, there’s a story delivered with a splash of humour.”

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Cutting edge technology to provide new insight into lives of Scotland’s Golden Eagles – Cairngorms National Park Authority An innovative new type of satellite tag has been designed to provide a boost to understanding raptor movements and behaviour, as well as help understand the fate of birds which die in the Cairngorms National Park and more widely across Scotland.

(c) Lorne Gill/SNH Over the next 18 months some young Golden Eagles in and around the Cairngorms National Park will be fitted with a novel ‘Raptor Tracker’ tag, as part of a trial which will provide key information on movements and behaviour, such as whether a bird is feeding or resting. Most importantly, it will provide an instant fix on any birds which die. Tags in current use are limited in what information they can provide on the exact location of any bird which dies. This new tag uses the ‘geostationary Iridium’ satellite network and ensures that signal information is always available. Crucially, it has been developed with multiple sensors; these immediately send a ‘distress’ signal, with an exact location, back to base if unusual behaviour is detected. This early warning system has the added

benefit of helping to rapidly identify and recover birds which have died. Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham said: “This is great news for improving our understanding of eagle behaviours, and in the fight against wildlife crime. The tags should make a real difference in deterring would-be criminals, as well as playing a key role in establishing exactly what happened, should any of these magnificent birds of prey disappear or die in unusual circumstances.”

Caged flowers could save rare bee in one of its last strongholds – Bumblebee Conservation Trust A first-of-its kind project offering hope for one of the UK’s rarest bumblebees has been launched on the Peak District moors near Sheffield this month, with support from the National Lottery.

Picture: Sally Cuckney, Project Manager and Rebecca Wood (Ass Warden Eastern Moors Partenership)

The Bumblebee Conservation Trust and the Eastern Moors Partnership – a joint initiative between the National Trust and the RSPB – aim to boost populations of the threatened Bilberry bumblebee by planting 1,000 bilberry plants inside specially designed grazing-proof metal cages on Hathersage Moor. Bilberry is a vital food source for the declining bumblebee. It flowers in the spring and early summer, before heathers and other moorland plants, and is essential for the bees and their larvae as the nests are established. Sally Cuckney, Pollinating the Peak Project Manager for the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, said: “Grazing animals such as sheep and deer find tender young bilberry plants especially tasty, and their constant browsing stunts the plants’ growth. That’s bad news for the Bilberry bumblebee. If grazing is reduced, bilberry does much better. This hands-on project is the first attempt to help Bilberry bumblebees and bilberry plants survive and thrive together like this.” This month, bilberry has been planted across 60 acres of Hathersage Moor, then protected by cages built by Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Eastern Moors volunteers and youth rangers.

Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad strike out for a wilder future - The Wildlife Trusts Stars speak up for wildlife in new film trailer hitting cinemas this weekend Sir David Attenborough, Stephen Fry, Catherine Tate, Alison Steadman and Asim Chaudhry have backed a new campaign from The Wildlife Trusts that calls for a wilder future and for nature’s recovery in the UK. The conservationist and actors have starring roles in a new The Wind in the Willows film trailer which brings to life the 21st century threats facing the much-loved characters from Kenneth Grahame’s children’s classic. The animated trailer calls on everyone to help bring our wildlife back before it’s too late, so that we can all enjoy a wilder future. The film trailer shows how the lives of Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad are disrupted by roads, river pollution and intensive agriculture – many habitats have been destroyed and others have been broken up. Toad hangs a picture of a puffin entangled in plastic on the wall in Toad Hall. “Farewell old friend” he says. Watch the trailer and help us create a Wilder Future. Kenneth Grahame wrote The Wind in the Willows just over a hundred years ago. Since then, many of the UK’s wild places and the plants and animals that depend on them have been lost. For example: 97% of lowland meadows and the beautiful wildflowers, insects, mammals and birds that they supported have disappeared; 80% of our beautiful purple heathlands have vanished – with their blaeberries, sand lizards and the stunning nocturnal birds, nightjars. Rivers are in deep trouble too: only 20% are considered as healthy and 13% of freshwater and wetland species in Great Britain are threatened with extinction.

Stone-curlews still vulnerable even after decades of recovery - RSPB The RSPB has warned that the East Anglian population of one of the UK’s rarest breeding birds, the stone-curlew, remains vulnerable despite decades of recovery. Numbers of the rare migratory wading bird nesting in the East have fallen in recent years after reaching a peak of around 290 breeding pairs in 2012. Last year, possibly as few as 202 pairs are thought to have nested in the East of England. The majority – around 165 pairs – in the Brecks, with a small number of birds breeding in other parts of the region, including the Suffolk Coast close to RSPB Minsmere nature reserve.

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Tim Cowan, RSPB Eastern England stone-curlew project manager, said: “The fall in breeding numbers of stone-curlew in the last six years is a troubling trend. To lose up to 30% of the breeding pairs is a major setback to decades-long conservation efforts. The weather played a significant part in 2013, when a late cold snap sadly wiped out a lot of birds that had arrived back early from migration, but more worrying is the failure of the population to recover from that bad winter. The fact that a one-off weather event like this can leave the population still struggling to bounce back years later highlights the precarious situation the UK’s stone-curlews are still in.”

New strategic licensing for developers in Cheshire to better protect great crested newts

- Natural England An innovative approach by Natural England to protect great crested newts and support sustainable development was today (28 March) launched in Cheshire. Developers in Cheshire can now apply for a licence under District Level Licensing for great crested newts. This follows our announcement of a nationwide roll-out of great crested newts District Level licensing in 2017, which was officially launched in Kent last month. District Level Licensing is now available across 23 local planning authority areas, including in Woking and the South Midlands. Whilst great crested newts are found throughout lowland England, the species needs suitable ponds to thrive. Although strictly protected by law, great crested newt populations continue to decline - over the last century there has been a dramatic decline in ponds within the UK. Approximately 50 per cent of ponds in the UK have been lost, and 80 per cent of current ponds are in a poor state leading to large declines in great crested newt populations. The previous licensing system was focused on preventing harm to great crested newts on individual development sites rather than addressing the wider health of newt populations. Through District Level Licensing, developers can invest in mitigating the impact of a development by restoring and creating offsite compensatory ponds in areas of the county suitable for newts, rather than the species being squeezed in around the margins of a development. Importantly, this means the species benefits from an overall increase in breeding grounds to better support their populations over time.

Scientific Research, Results and publications Scotland’s natural capital worth £273 billion – Scottish Government An Experimental Statistics Publication for Scotland. A comprehensive assessment has been carried out for the first time of the monetary value of Scotland’s natural capital. The assessment has discovered that in 2015 the asset value of Scottish natural capital was an estimated £273 billion. This figure equates to 34% of the total UK asset valuation for natural capital. A quarter of the asset value was attributable to items not directly captured in gross domestic product, namely carbon sequestration, pollutant removal and recreation. The assessment includes information on ten ecosystem services: agricultural biomass, fish capture, timber, water abstraction, mineral production, oil and gas production, renewable energy generation, carbon sequestration, air pollutant removal, and recreation. Accounting for natural capital is important as many of the most valuable services it provides are intangible. This means that they are often not captured in conventional measures of economic activity. Other results include:

Fish capture in Scottish waters rose by over two-thirds between 2003 and 2016.

Scottish timber production nearly doubled from 1997 to 2017.

During 2017 water abstraction for public water supply in Scotland fell to its lowest level in the series history, partly due to less leakage.

In 2017 oil and gas production in Scotland more than halved from 1998 levels.

In 2017 five times as much energy was produced from renewable sources in Scotland than was produced in 2000.

Between 2009 and 2017 annual outdoor recreation time spent per person was 56 hours (65%) higher in Scotland than the UK average.

Average spend per visit on outdoor recreation in Scotland was £1.14 between 2009 and 2017, 43% lower than the UK (£1.99).

Response: Trust welcomes publication of natural capital accounts – Scottish Wildlife Trust The value of Scotland’s natural environment has been

estimated for the first time. © Mark Hamblin / 2020 Vision

The Trust has welcomed the publication by the Scottish Government and the Office of National Statistics of estimates of the quantity and value of ten services being supplied by Scottish natural capital. Our Chief Executive Jonny Hughes said: “The Scottish Government and Office for National Statistics should be congratulated on this important piece of work. We now have detailed information that will help the Scottish Government deliver on its commitment to protect and enhance our natural capital, and meet international obligations including the Sustainable Development Goals. This new data provides useful insights into how everyone in Scotland benefits from our natural assets, including forests, wetlands and green spaces. For the first time we can see that even the partial value of natural capital in Scotland is more than £270 billion – a third of the UK’s total. A quarter of this value is found in non-material benefits that are not captured in traditional economic measures such as Gross Domestic Product.”

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Overland migration of Arctic Terns revealed – Newcastle University Data from a landmark study of the world’s longest migrating seabird reveals how overland migration is an integral part of their amazing journey.

Image: Newcastle University Analysing the data from electronic tags retrieved from 47 Arctic Terns, the Newcastle University-led team has been able to characterise in unprecedented detail the route and stop-off points during this record-breaking bird’s 90,000 km annual migration. This includes:

An 8,000km, 24-day, non-stop flight over the Indian Ocean, feeding on the move

An overland detour from the Farne Irelands to the Irish Sea and over Ireland to the Atlantic

A short stay on the New Zealand coast before completing the final leg of their journey

A stop-off at Llangorse Lake, in the Brecon Beacons National Park, during their return journey in the Spring

47 tags retrieved Led by scientists at Newcastle University in collaboration with BBC’s Springwatch, 53 adult birds nesting on the Farne Islands off the Northumberland coast were fitted with geolocators over a three year period. Weighing just over 100 g the Arctic Tern has the longest migration of any bird, travelling all the way to Antarctica for the winter and back to the Farnes, which are owned and managed by the National Trust, to breed in the spring. So far, 47 tags have been retrieved and the research team, led by Dr Chris Redfern of Newcastle University, are starting to analyse the data. “Technology is revealing details of the movement and behaviour of these amazing birds in unprecedented detail,” says Dr Redfern, whose initial findings in collaboration with Dr Richard Bevan are published today (25 March) in the academic journal Ibis. “Arctic Terns feed on surface fish and other marine animals so it has always been assumed they would migrate via a coastal route, down the North Sea and through the English Channel. But instead our data has shown their regular route is to travel overland across the UK to the Irish Sea and some are going even further crossing Ireland to the North Atlantic.”

Access the Paper: ‘Overland movement and migration phenology in relation to breeding of Arctic Terns, Sterna

paradisaea’ Chris Redfern and Richard Bevan. Ibis DOI: DOI:10.1111/ibi.12723

Results Day: Records smashed in 2019 Big Farmland Bird Count – Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust A fantastic effort from farmers have helped secure a best-ever year for the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC).

Image: Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust

Results show 1,400 people – a 40% increase on last year – recorded 140 species over 1 million acres in the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) initiative which took place between February 8th to 17th. Encouragingly, a total of 30 red-listed species were recorded, with 5 appearing in the most-commonly seen species list. These included fieldfares, starlings, house sparrows, yellowhammers and song thrushes, with the first four seen by over 30% of the farms taking part.

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The five most abundant birds seen were woodpigeons, starlings, lapwings, black-headed gulls and rooks. A total of 148,661 were found, making up nearly 50% of the total number of birds recorded. “It’s brilliant to see an increase in the number of participants,” said Jim Egan, who has co-ordinated the count for the past six years. “I’m particularly pleased by the way the facilitation funds and farmer clusters have worked together to embrace this across a landscape scale. The fact that in, many cases, farmers and birders have worked together and inspired each other shows the power of sharing our skills and knowledge. A huge congratulations to everyone involved.” To view the results in full, visit www.bfbc.org.uk/2019results

Widespread losses among pollinating insects in Britain – Centre for Ecology & Hydrology Many insect pollinator species are disappearing from areas of Great Britain, a new study has found. The research, led by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, measured the presence of 353 wild bee and hoverfly species across the country, from 1980 to 2013. It showed one third of species experienced declines in terms of areas in which they were found, while one tenth increased. For the remainder of species, their distribution was either stable or the trend was inconclusive. A positive but unexpected finding of the study was the increase in key bee species responsible for pollinating flowering crops, such as oil-seed rape. This could be in response to the large increases of mass-flowering crops grown during the study period and government-subsidised schemes that encourage farmers to plant more of the wildflowers they feed on. The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, also showed that on average, the geographic range of bee and hoverfly species declined by a quarter. This is equivalent to a net loss of 11 species from each 1km square. Overall losses were more notable for pollinator species found in northern Britain. This may be a result of climate change, with species that prefer cooler temperatures reducing their geographical spread in response to less climatically suitable landscapes.

Access the paper: Gary D. Powney, Claire Carvell, Mike Edwards, Roger K. A. Morris, Helen E. Roy, Ben A. Woodcock

and Nick J. B. Isaac. 2019. Widespread losses of pollinating insects in Britain. Nature Communications (open access). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-019-08974-9

Scientific Publications Ziter, C., Pederson, E. J., Kucharik, C. J. & Turner, M. G. Scale-dependent interactions between tree canopy cover and impervious surfaces reduce daytime urban heat during summer. PNAS. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1817561116 Dayer, A. A. et al. Observations at backyard bird feeders influence the emotions and actions of people that feed birds (open access) People & Nature. DOI: 10.1002/pan3.17 Pettorelli, M. W., Barlow, J., Cadotte, M. W., Lucas, K., Newton, E., Nuñez, M. A. & Stephens, P. A. Applied ecologists in a landscape of fear (open access) Journal of Applied Ecology. DOI: 10.1111/1365-2664.13382 Holmes ND, Spatz DR, Oppel S, Tershy B, Croll DA, et al. (2019) Globally important islands where eradicating invasive mammals will benefit highly threatened vertebrates (open access). PLOS ONE 14(3): e0212128. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0212128 Finch, T., Green, R. E., Massimino, D., Peach, W. J. & Balmford, A. Bird conservation and the land sharing-sparing continuum in farmland-dominated landscapes of lowland England. Conservation Biology. DOI: 10.1111/cobi.13316

Have you heard of article 13, article 17 or even article 11? How about the upload filter or link tax? Probably not. CJS has been following this since it first came to our attention in 2017 because it could have a major impact on our news service. The articles are part of the Copyright Directive which was passed in Strasbourg on Tuesday 26 March by a small majority of MEPs. Rather than going into details here read the explanation on The Guardian or BBC. How will this affect CJS news? First - it might look rather boring. We are always careful to annotate and credit images but we have to assume that the images supplied are licensed for use by the organisation which sends us the press release. In future we won't be able to do that and will need specific licence details for each and every image used which means that most will simply have to be left out as there won't be time to double / triple check copyright licence arrangements before publication and to obtain our own copyright for each image would be costly and not viable within the time frame of the news turnaround. Second - it might get really short or possibly very long! This is because of article 11, the link tax, which could mean that we have to pay for every link we use (like those ones above to The Guardian and BBC). However the law does say that snippets of news articles are specifically excluded from the scope of the directive provided the snippets are kept very short. Alternatively we could post the press releases in full, or at least edit them to include the main points and not link direct to source. Third - the scope will shrink, although we only use press releases in the daily news we check other news aggregators and publications, they are going to get caught in the same net and consequently it's going to be more difficult for us to source the information we use. Fourth - we might have to charge you to access the news. If we have to edit the press releases then that's going to involve a huge amount more time and effort which means more work for the CJS Team or maybe even recruiting journalists to our small team; both of which will

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significantly increase the costs involved. Paying to use each and every link also adds a financial burden both in terms of the payments we would have to make and the admin involved in sorting that little lot out. Fifth and finally - the worse case scenario - we might have to pull the news service completely either because it becomes impossible to provide the news and stay within the law or it's not financially viable. When will all this happen? Good question, member states have up to 24 months to put it into national law - the UK should have left the EU by then so there won't be a requirement for the UK to follow suit but it's likely that we will stay aligned with other EU member states. In the meantime we'll keep monitoring the situation and assessing all the options. The news might get a little less picturesque as there is a possibility that some of the article 13 requirements could be backdated so we're going to be even more circumspect in which images we use. Despite being careful we have already been caught out on a couple of occasions and accidently re-used copyright images for which we paid large sums for unauthorised use.

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