Marine Biological Association | Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust | The Sharpham Trust | Exmoor National Park | East Devon District Council | IgoMango | Herefordshire NT | Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy | Wye Valley AONB | Gwent WT | Warwickshire County Council | Sheffield WT | The Working Woodlands Trust | Derbyshire WT | Yorkshire WT
Each placement is hosted by a different organisation. As a trainee, you will spend your time working alongside professional staff, learning valuable practical and communication skills and gaining an intimate insight into the organisation’s environmental conservation work.
Click on the links below to visit the host web sites.
Marine Biological Association
The Marine Biological Association of the United
Kingdom (MBA) is a professional body for marine biologists
with some 1200 members world-wide. The MBA has earned
an international reputation for excellence and innovation
in research, by the resident scientific staff and visiting
research workers, including seven Nobel laureates.
The charitable aims of the Association are:
‘to promote scientific research into all aspects
of life in the sea, including the environment on which it depends,
and to disseminate to the public the knowledge gained.’
Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust
The Trust is dedicated to the conservation of the natural
and built environment of Torbay and the surrounding area,
the provision of recreational facilities and environmental
education. Berry Head National Nature Reserve is Torbay
's most important wildlife site and one of England 's
200 National Nature Reserves.
The Sharpham Trust
The Sharpham Trust, based on the Sharpham estate in
South Devon, was founded in 1984. The estate itself
comprises 550 acres of sustainably farmed land following
a three-mile stretch of the River Dart. The aims of
the Sharpham Trust are to maintain, conserve and enhance
the land, buildings resources and biodiversity of its
estate for public benefit and to provide opportunities
for physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual
learning; through activity, reflection, creativity
and enquiry.
Exmoor National Park Authority
East Devon District Council
IgoMango
The Trust exists to enhance the value of volunteering experience, both for the volunteer and the recipents of volunteer effort. We form partnerships, provide guidance and seek funding in order to stimulate positive change through effective use of volunteer effort. Much of our work is directed through through Ambios Ltd, a not-for-profit science-based company dedicated to connecting science and society, and helping all people who work with nature
igoMANGO works with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs ... MANGO is short for Monitoring Assistance for NGOs). The focus is on Environmental Conservation - and because we need conservation to counter inappropriate human activity, our involvement includes much community and educational work.
Herefordshire Nature Trust
The Herefordshire Nature Trust is one of the 47 Wildlife Trusts in the UK. Its vision is to make Herefordshire a place rich in wildlife. Established in 1962 the Trust is the leading wildlife conservation organisation within the County. The Trust employs 22 staff and works with 400 volunteers. It owns and manages 55 nature reserves within the County, provides advice and support to others wishing to manage their land for wildlife, facilitates a range of community based wildlife projects and campaigns for better wildlife protection. As such it has a strong track record of conserving the natural heritage.
Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy
Worcestershire Wildlife Consultancy is a professional ecological consultancy which has been operating since 1989 and is wholly owned by Worcestershire Wildlife Trust. We provide a comprehensive suite of ecological services for private individuals, public bodies, industry and commerce.
Wye Valley AONB
Established in 1971 the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is an internationally important protected landscape. Recognised for its spectacular river, limestone gorge scenery and dense ravine woodlands, this living and working landscape is rich in history, wildlife, archaeological and industrial remains and impressive geological features.
The AONB Unit co-ordinates the many initiatives essential to fulfil the AONB’s purpose of designation ‘to Conserve and Enhance the Natural Beauty’. We forge productive partnerships with those who have an impact on the environment in the AONB and raise awareness of the area’s unique qualities and significance.
Gwent Wildlife Trust
Gwent Wildlife Trust covers the area from the lower Wye to the Rhymney river valley in South East Wales. The Trust was set up in 1963 to purchase its first nature reserve, Magor Marsh and now has over 30 nature reserves.
Gwent Wildlife Trust is part of the influential UK-wide partnership of 47 Wildlife Trusts.
Warwickshire County Council Ecology Unit
The Ecology Unit provides an information service to
individuals and organisations, including public utilities,
consultants and local interest groups. Advice on nature
conservation issues is also provided including the
formal advice given to some county council and district
council departments. We work in partnership with many
of these organisations to help safeguard the county’s
natural heritage.
The Ecology Unit also runs the Warwickshire Biological Record Centre, a database of information on nature conservation sites in the county. Together with the species record held in the Market Hall Museum the Warwickshire Biological Record Centre is the most comprehensive database on wildlife in the county. We collect information on habitats and species from many sources - including our own surveys and local enthusiasts.
Sheffield Wildlife Trust
Sheffield Wildlife Trust exists to build a better
future for the people and wildlife of the city.
Targeted work to protect vulnerable habitats and
species is happening alongside initiatives to boost
the general
wildlife value of parks and open spaces across Sheffield.
Working in partnership, both nationally through the
Wildlife Trusts network, and locally with the City
Council and Sheffield’s regeneration agencies,
enables us to make sure wildlife and the environment
are given the consideration they deserve.
Locally we have strong links with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, which covers the whole of the Yorkshire region. We work with the Yorkshire Trust in Sheffield and in Rotherham, where the Blackburn Meadows Nature Reserve provides superb birdwatching, recreational and educational facilities to the people of South Yorkshire through a wide partnership involving the two Trusts, the local councils, Yorkshire Water, South Yorkshire Forest, Magna and the Countryside Agency.
The Working Woodlands Trust
The Working Woodlands Trust aims to promote the sustainable
use of woodlands and their products for the benefit
of both wildlife and people.
The Working Woodlands Trust was established in 1997 by a group of professional woodland workers. The Trust evolved after five years of practical experience in running educational events for the public and promoting sustainable woodland management in and around South Yorkshire, England.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is the leading conservation organisation in Derbyshire. The Trust aims to raise awareness of potential threats to wildlife and encourage individuals and organisations to take responsibility for caring for their local environment.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is part of the influential UK-wide partnership of 47 Wildlife Trusts.
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is part of the influential UK-wide partnership of 47 Wildlife Trusts. The Trust has worked for more than 60 years to maximise the region's modern landscape by protecting wildlife and wild places, and educating, influencing and empowering people. We manage 80 of the best sites and help others to manage theirs. Our work is helping to secure the future of many important habitats and species, which might otherwise be lost.
