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REF 2017-ONLINE-4/10 JOB SENIOR GARDENER BE4 6/10/19 LOC NORFOLK PAY 24075 FOR NATIONAL TRUST The 50 acres of wild garden at Sheringham Park houses a nationally important collection of rhododendrons. The garden developed around a base planting of Scots pine and oak, with the earliest plantings thought to date back to around 1850. You’ll love working outdoors and understand that our gardens and grounds are as significant as our mansion houses, collections and our historical places. Our visitors tell us how much they enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our well-kept outdoor spaces. To be successful in this role you should be able to demonstrate the following: significant practical exp in horticulture supported by rel quals; supervisory exp from a similar role; excellent knowledge of plants; competent with the use and maintenance of garden machinery including chainsaws, tractors, hedge trimmers, pedestrian and ride on mowers; knowledge of rel H&S legislation and practice. Ref: ITC85259. For more information and to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2lSEIsU

REF 2018-DIRECT-27/9 JOB PLAS NEWYDD DEVELOPMENT MANAGER BE4 26/9/19 LOC LLANGOLLEN PAY 28785 – 31371 FOR DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL The AONB Service is looking for a suitably qualified person to manage the unique site at Plas Newydd in Llangollen which includes the house and museum, historic park and gardens, and busy tea rooms. The postholder will over-see the day to day running of the site and develop its potential as a key heritage destination in the Dee Valley in line with the AONBs ambitions for sustainable tourism. The post will also work with the wider AONB team to develop and promote wider initiatives in the AONB and Dee Valley. please apply on-line via the website www.denbighshire.gov.uk. For alternative methods of applying please contact Customer Services on 01824 706101 or email [email protected]. Job ref: HECS00049W3PRE.

REF 2019-DIRECT-27/9 JOB WILD TOWNS CLAIMS & CONTROL OFFICER BE4 27/9/19 (5pm) LOC GLOUCESTER PAY 24000 pro rata FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST Fixed term part-time 0.8 FTE contract until October 2021. We are looking to recruit an experienced Project Officer to provide project management & financial administration support to our habitat restoration & creation project until October 2021 across seven towns in Gloucestershire. The project, funded by ERDF (European Regional Development Fund), will be delivered by a partnership group comprising of the lead partner (Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust) & delivery partners (Severn Trent Water, Severn Rivers Trust &, Farming & Wildlife Advisory Group South West). A full job description & application form can be found on at https://c-js.co.uk/2msjjal. Application forms should be returned to [email protected]

REF 2020-DIRECT-27/9 JOB FIELD RANGER BE4 29/9/19 IV 18/10/19 LOC THRELKELD, KESWICK PAY 18893 – 20338 FOR LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY The Lake District National Park has an exciting opportunity to join our ranger team operating in the North and East areas of the park supporting our countryside management work. This role will work to maintain and enhance our access, property, historic environment and conservation work. www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/careers/find-a-job

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CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2021-ONLINE-11/10 Team Leader Gatwick Airport This is an outstanding career opportunity with a market leader providing green services to private and public sector businesses. Glendale Gatwick is seeking to recruit a Grounds Maintenance Team Leader to join the established team at Gatwick Airport. The successful candidates will be a highly valued part of the team, responsible for the day-to-day planning of grounds maintenance activities, supporting the Supervisor and Contract Manager. This is a hands-on role involving practical grounds maintenance, direct client contact, managing the progress of teams on-site and taking quick and effective action to maintain both high productivity levels and client and public satisfaction. Candidates will be well organised and have skills in landscaping and grounds maintenance operations. Have excellent leadership ability, be enthusiastic as well as possessing natural people management and communication skills. Candidates should ideally have at least 3 years experience, a full UK driving licence, PA1 and PA6 certificates and an NVQ level 2 or above in horticulture. The role will require the candidate to access all external areas in his/her role and as such, in addition to personal references the candidate will have to provide a personal reference, a minimum of 5 years employment reference with any gaps larger than 28 days to be additional referenced, evidence of security clearance will be required and to provide an up to date CRB check. What can Glendale offer you? • Competitive salary • Generous annual leave • Free gym membership for you and a nominated person • Employee health cash plan • Employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street vouchers, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending • Cycle to work scheme • Pension scheme • Company sick pay • Career progression • Training and development. Glendale is a well established business that is continuously growing. Successful applicants can look forward to joining a company that can offer career prospects and believes in investing in its people. How to Apply: Please apply with a letter of application and CV to the contracts manager [email protected] Closing Date: 31 October 2019 About Glendale: Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. Follow us on Twitter @GlendaleUK

REF 2022-ONLINE-4/10 Assistant Conservation Officer, Planning £21,000 per annum Full time Would you like to have a pivotal role in protecting Surrey’s wildlife and landscapes for future generations? Do you have the passion, commitment and skills to work with us and our local authority partners to deliver this mission? Surrey Wildlife Trust provide an Ecological Planning Advisory Service to the Local Planning Authorities case officers on development proposals which could affect important species and habitats. Ecological qualifications are essential as are good communication skills; previous experience with planning issues and Local Authorities exposure would be an advantage. For an application form and job profile visit our website www.surreywildlifetrust.org or contact Heather Lewis at [email protected] Closing Date: midday 7 October 2019 Interview Date: 16 October 2019

REF 2023-ONLINE-4/10 Experienced Excavator Operators required – Working Nationwide Head Office: Salisbury, Wiltshire. We are a team of ecological specialists and contractors. We work together on design, construct, restore and to monitor environmental enhancement projects across the country. We pride ourselves on making a difference, being the best we can be and going that extra mile in everything we do. Examples of the wide range of projects we deliver and the amazing places we have worked are available on our website: www.five-rivers.com/case-studies What it is like to work here: It is a fun and vibrant place to work, we invest heavily in staff development & training because you are incredibly important to us. Considerable career opportunities for progression are available as we continually grow and expand. We have numerous company schemes that make it great to work here, including: employee of the month & photograph of the month awards and a sponsored annual health & wellbeing challenge, all contributing to a positive and rewarding place to work. Requirements: • CPCS card for excavator tickets above and below 10t • Experienced driving in sensitive, rough terrain, where an average excavator driver would get stuck! • Diligent & hard working with an eye for detail • A passion for the environment & working outdoors in all weather • Physically fit and a confident swimmer • Good clear communicator who loves being part of a team • Good positive attitude • Happy to stay away Monday to Friday • Clean driving licence. Offers: A competitive salary depending on experience, which will be reviewed on an annual basis Plant Operative £20,000 - £24,000 Plant Operative £24,000 - £29,000 You will start with 20 days holiday a year, plus public bank holidays, with an additional day of leave accrued per year of service up to five years. Due to the wide array of projects we deliver, you will be working all over the country from Monday to Friday, for which you will receive a staying away allowance and provided good accommodation. For more information on the role and how to apply please email [email protected]. The closing date for applications is 4 October 2019. We welcome applications before the closing date. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch. Page 2 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2024-ONLINE-27/9 Senior Countryside Warden - Exmoor Location: Wimbleball Lake - Exmoor Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 per annum Hours: Full time (40 hours per week) Join South West Lakes Trust's dedicated Countryside Team as our Senior Warden on Exmoor. Based at Wimbleball Lake, you will take a leading role in the Trust's countryside and conservation goals in the Somerset Region, delivering the highest standard of estate management and environmental work at two stunning reservoir sites in our Exmoor area. You will be integral to the delivery of site safety, environmental work, site improvements and excellent customer service, enabling our visitors to feel welcome and to have outstanding and inspirational experiences. About You: • Experience in environmental conservation and leading practical volunteer groups, with the ability to manage small teams. • Knowledge of water and land based recreational activities. • Excellent face to face, telephone and presentation communication skills. • Enthusiasm for assisting the general public and delivering excellent customer service. • A passion for conservation, wildlife and habitat management. For further details and to apply, please visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk/join-the-team or email [email protected] Closing date: 30 September 2019. Interviews commencing week beginning: 7 October 2019

REF 2024-ONLINE-7/10 Economic & Community Infrastructure Operations Countryside, Taunton, TA1 4DY Rights of Way Volunteer and Trails Officer 37 hours per week Salary: £21,589 to £24,799 per annum About us: The Rights of Way Service helps to maintain and manage the public rights of way network and legal records for over 6000km+ of paths covering from the Mendip Hills right through to Exmoor National Park, and also works in partnership with Natural England to manage the newly established England Coast Path. About the job: The post is primarily office based at County Hall, Taunton, but you will be required to travel around the county to undertake path audits and supervise occasional working parties. This is a full-time post equating to 37 hours a week. Some evening and weekend works may be necessary. About you: Are you a people person looking for a varied new challenge? We are looking for someone to administer and develop existing volunteering initiatives through engaging with individuals, local communities, and other groups to become active in the day-to-day maintenance of the rights of way network. The role is also responsible for monitoring and assisting with strategic issues on promoted trails including the recently established England Coast Path. The varied work includes a range of administrative tasks, developing training opportunities for volunteers, monitoring and recording the volunteering activity and any other relevant work. You will also be responsible for ensuring implementation of Health and Safety at Work Act, and managing the team’s risk assessments. You will need to have strong organisational and communication skills, good IT and numeracy skills, awareness and working knowledge of risk assessments and health and safety principles and experience of working with volunteers. You will also have some knowledge of rights of way legislation and of practical maintenance techniques. A relevant qualification in countryside management or similar is preferred. Additional information: For further information contact Rob Coate on 01823 356851. Somerset County Council is subject to Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English will be an essential requirement for customer-facing roles. Please note if an internal applicant who is at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment has applied for this role and passed the selection process they will be offered the role over remaining internal and external applicants. Apply online at https://c-js.co.uk/2mh0nLD Closing date: 6 October 2019 Job Ref: SCC00803/AMB

REF 2025-ONLINE-4/10 Park Ranger Leavesden Country Park £22,911 - £24,313 per annum Three Rivers District Council is responsible for managing a number of key open spaces across their district, including Leavesden Country Park, which is one of our three Green Flag Award sites. An exciting opportunity has arisen in our lively Department of Community and Environmental Services for a Park Ranger based at Leavesden Country Park. This post is a fixed-term contract until spring 2021 to implement the remaining Heritage Lottery Fund project at the site. Key duties of the Park Ranger will be to engage partners to deliver a programme of events and activities for local people and visitors to the area. You will need to create and deliver a comprehensive programme of educational walks, talks and other outreach activities in line with the activity plan forming part of the Heritage Lottery Fund project. You will also need to engage partners in developing, implementing and reviewing the Leavesden Country Park Management Plan, co-ordinate volunteer tasks linked to the management plan, communicate effectively with members of the public and carry our regular patrolling around Leavesden Country Park. Evening and weekend work will form part of the role. You should possess enthusiasm, be well motivated and be educated to HND level with experience of countryside management, working directly with the public and developing community projects. Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential, as is the ability to cope with a varied workload and minimal supervision. Closing date: 7 October 2019 To join us, please apply here https://c-js.co.uk/2lZojTz. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency. Other organisations may call this role Ranger, Country Park Ranger, Community Ranger, Countryside & Woodland Ranger, or Park Warden. Page 3 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2026-ONLINE-11/7 Project Manager Salary: £28,000 Full-time permanent contract Building with Nature are looking to recruit an experienced Project Manager to support the delivery of our Business Strategy and Action Plan. This is a very exciting opportunity to help us create and share the practical tools that normalise high- quality green infrastructure, maximising benefits for both citizens and the natural world. You will have excellent communication and time management skills, and you will be willing to travel across the UK. If you are interested in joining our team, please download a full job description and application form from our website www.gloucestershirewildlifetrust.co.uk/jobs Please note that we do not accept CV’s and application forms should be returned by 5pm on Monday 14 October 2019 to [email protected] Interviews will be held on Tuesday 29 October 2019 We aim to be an equal opportunity employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment.

REF 2027-ONLINE-27/9 Grounds and Facilities Warden - Exmoor Location: Wimbleball Lake - Exmoor Salary: £17472 per annum pro rata Hours: Part Time (36 hours per week, based on full time working week of 40 hours) Join South West Lakes Trust's dedicated team on Exmoor as part of the broader Countryside Team, contributing to the high standard of maintenance and continued improvements to the facilities at this stunning reservoir nestled in the Exmoor hills. You will deliver exceptional facilities and welcome our visitors to have outstanding and inspirational experiences. About You: • Experience in environmental conservation and leading practical volunteer groups, with the ability to manage small teams. • Knowledge of water and land based recreational activities. • Excellent face to face, telephone and presentation communication skills. • Enthusiasm for assisting the general public and delivering excellent customer service. • A passion for conservation, wildlife and habitat management. For further details and to apply, please visit www.swlakestrust.org.uk/join-the-team or email [email protected] Closing Date: 30 September 2019 Interviews commencing week beginning: 7 October 2019

REF 2028-ONLINE-27/9 First Gardener - Falkland Palace Hours: Permanent, Full Time Location: Falkland Palace Salary range: £19,500 To assist and support the Head Gardener in the conservation, care and presentation of the property’s gardens and policies, ensuring that all areas are maintained to the highest standards and to the enjoyment of all visitors and supporters, whether through delegation to other staff/volunteers, or personal work. The garden is managed, maintained and developed as an internationally-recognised garden of outstanding horticultural importance; contributing to the property’s overall conservation and development, and its enjoyment by visitors and supporters. Interested applicants should forward a completed application form to People Services Department (Applications), the National Trust for Scotland, Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF, by mail or by email via [email protected], to reach us no later than 29 September 2019.

REF 2029-ONLINE-4/10 Peatland Action Data Officer 37 hours a week Fixed term appointment ending 31 October 2020 Starting salary £31,762 D grade Location: Any SNH office (Ref: 049-364) We are looking for a quantitative person to play a lead role in managing the flow of data and information created by Peatland Action. Who we are: Peatland Action is a Scotland-wide project to restore peatland habitat for many benefits including carbon storage and biodiversity. You will sit within the Peatland Action Data Team. Our team is agile, evolving and has identified and tackled many challenges but has many more to come. We are looking for someone who is open to these challenges, flexible enough to adapt within their post, enjoys supportive and collaborative working whilst also able to work independently. As part of this evolving team, you will be encouraged to reflect and contribute to strategic development and innovation. Data sources include: surveys and monitoring of hydrology, water quality, vegetation and peat depth; aerial imagery; ground photography; and information about restoration activities and land management practices. Closing date: midnight 6 October 2019 Contact details for further information on this vacancy: For information regarding the post please contact: Sunny Townsend, Vacancy Manager, SNH, Caspian House, Clydebank Business Park, G81 2NR. Tel: 0131 141 6798 email: [email protected] For further information regarding the application process please contact: Kelly Allan, People and Organisational Development, Scottish Natural Heritage, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW. Tel: 01463 725275 Email: [email protected] For more information visit www.snhjobs.scot Page 4 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2030-ONLINE-11/10 GIS and Biometrics Assistant Permanent, full time position (37.5 hrs/pw). Salary: £19,000 - £21,000 per annum (depending on experience). An opportunity to join a small, friendly dynamic team undertaking ecological research, utilising your GIS and data management skills. The GIS and Biometrics research assistant will primarily assist with management, development and analysis of long-term GWCT databases working alongside other members of the Biometrics/GIS team (Sussex Study, National Gamebag Census, Partridge Count Scheme in particular). Strong data management and GIS skills are required preferably with experience of Microsoft Access, SQL, VBA and Python alongside the use of ArcGIS and QGIS. In addition, the assistant will be expected to assist with report/paper writing and support other projects within the department as required. Educated to BSc-level degree in a relevant subject or equivalent relevant work experience, the successful candidate would join a small friendly research team with added responsibility for GIS and Computer Science BSc placement students. Main Responsibilities: • Database development, data checking, error correction and extraction from long-term GWCT databases. • Data entry on farmland invertebrates, birds and habitats. • Assistance with supervision of GIS and Computer Science BSc placement students. • Assistance with report/paper writing for Biometrics/GIS research projects. • Miscellaneous office work. • Maintenance of Biometrics and GIS website material. • Provide GIS support to other GWCT departments as required. • Attendance at external meetings if required. • Assist with recruitment of BSc placement students within the organisation. This role may require occasional weekend or evening working, or overnight stays away from home. There may be occasional travel required for GWCT business in the UK and EU. Additional Information: The post is based in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest National Park. The candidate would be expected to start by November 2019, if possible. Benefits include pension, private health care and 22 days annual leave that rises with length of service. Apply by emailing a CV and cover letter with details of two referees to [email protected]. Please place ‘GIS and Biometrics Assistant’ in the subject line of any emails regarding this role. Closing date for applications: 11 October 2019 REF 2031-ONLINE-4/10 BIS IT Officer The Biodiversity Information Service (BIS) is the independent environmental local records centre (LERC) which acts as the focus for the collation, management and use of information on the wildlife of Powys and Brecon Beacons National Park (BBNP). The following part-time post is an opportunity to use your IT skills for the benefit of wildlife and nature conservation, and to work with experienced IT Officers within LERC Wales. You will be based at our Brecon office, within the beautiful area of BBNP, and continue to develop and manage our IT systems to improve and provide efficient access to biodiversity information locally and across Wales. We are looking for a candidate with the knowledge, skills, experience and personal qualities necessary to maintain and develop the main databases and information systems (including web services) of BIS. This post requires someone who has IT experience in a comparable project or situation. The successful candidate will have skills in working with networks, databases, web applications, and Geographical Information Systems, and will also be able to demonstrate a personal commitment to biodiversity conservation. They will be highly motivated and will thrive on the challenges offered through working for this organisation. There will be an opportunity for consultation and handover from the present IT Officer and LERC Wales development officer. Salary will be £25,000-£27,000 p.a. depending on skills and experience. The position is a permanent p/t post (21 hours), and includes a generous stakeholder pension and sick pay scheme. (F/t or flexible working may be considered to get the right candidate). For job specification and an application form go to BIS website library www.bis.org.uk/library or email [email protected]. For an informal discussion about the post, please phone Janet Imlach on (01874) 610881. Completed application forms must be received by 12 noon on Monday 7 October 2019.

REF 2032-ONLINE-11/10 Estate Warden £18,426 pa Horndean Parish Council is responsible for managing and maintaining 60 hectares of public land. We are currently recruiting a full time permanent member of staff with horticultural and grounds maintenance experience. The majority of the land is managed for nature conservation and public access, including four Local Nature Reserves and one Site of Special Scientific Interest. The remaining area includes parks, flower beds, play areas, sports facilities and amenity grassland, all of which are highly valued by local residents. Duties associated with the role will include tree and hedge maintenance, re-stocking and managing shrub, flower beds and hanging baskets, as well as other routine grounds maintenance tasks. The role includes the management of the nature reserves with brush cutting, scrub clearance and tree maintenance. We are looking for applicants who possess a practical skills base, be physically capable of undertaking all duties connected with the role and be able to work effectively, either using your own initiative or within a team. The post holder will take pride in their work, completing tasks to a high standard and hold a full driving licence. Ideal applicant will be a good communicator and have in-depth knowledge of nature conservation and countryside management, as well as experience of managing public amenity areas. Closing date for applications: 11 October 2019 (No CV’s will be accepted, application form only). For more information and to view a full job description and person specification, please visit the Horndean Parish Council website at www.horndeanpc-hants.gov.uk. Alternatively call Carla Baverstock-Jones - Chief Officer on 02392 597766 or email [email protected]

Page 5 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2033-ONLINE-27/9 DIO Assistant Conservation Groups and Sanctuary Officer £25,383 + excellent pension & benefits Part time, 24 hours per week Vacancy Reference Number 12878 Salisbury, South West, SP3 4RS Join the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) and have a future that matters: Be proud; Be challenged; Be unique. The Assistant Conservation Groups and Sanctuary Officer is part of a small team within DIO Technical Services that is responsible for: • Compiling, designing and publishing Sanctuary, the MOD’s annual sustainability magazine • Co-ordinating the MOD’s annual Sanctuary Awards including the judging process and high-profile presentation event • Co-ordinating and supporting the MOD’s Conservation Groups, including publication of the Conservation Update newsletter • Developing and supporting environmental awareness and communication campaigns and activities. Benefits: We are passionate about delivering great things for our customers. But we also know you will have a life outside of work; we respect your priorities and our industry leading flexible working practices will give you real freedom to balance work and life. Some of the many benefits you will receive: • Professional and personal development of skills • Flexi-time scheme upon completion of 6 months service • Alternative working practices • 25 days paid annual leave rising (1 day per year) to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service • In addition to 8 public holidays per year you will also receive leave for HM The Queen’s birthday • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave • Highly competitive pension scheme • Most sites have good travel links with free car parking; many also have other facilities such as a sports & social club, gym and / or site shops. For further information regarding this vacancy please contact: email: [email protected] or [email protected]. Telephone: 07966 270084 / 07715 296073. Applications must be made online at Civil Service Jobs (job reference 12878) https://c-js.co.uk/2knNzSR Closing date: 29 September 2019.

REF 2034-ONLINE-18/10 Arborist / Commercial Landscaper Within a commutable distance of Barnsley Competitive rates of pay depending on experience. Core hours 08:00 - 17:00. These roles will involve staying away and night working as projects dictate. You must be available for this as and when required. Trading for 12 years, Nimrod Environmental is a CHAS Approved and Gold Level Construction Line member operating mainly in Yorkshire but extending nationwide. Nimrod specialises in Japanese knotweed eradication, tree surgery, landscaping and site clearance works. We are looking to employ an experienced climbing arborist who can work well with others as part of a friendly and professional team. Daily roles will vary but will include tasks such as tree surgery, commercial maintenance, commercial landscaping and invasive weed management. Or perhaps you have supervisor experience and are resourceful, self-motivated and able to anticipate project needs. This is a hands-on role with a large degree of team management including communicating and liaising with Nimrod Management, following company policies and procedures and motivating your team. Employed as subcontractors, these are career investment roles with multiple training benefits and an opportunity to be part of a successful and growing company. Prospective candidates will be invited to a paid trial day. Candidate Criteria: • Have a high standard of work ethic • Be willing to work as part of a team • Be looking for a long-term career • A full UK driving licence • City & Guilds NPTC level 2, chainsaw maintenance and cross cutting • City & Guilds NPTC level 2, felling and processing trees up to 380mm • City & Guilds NPTC level 2, tree climbing and aerial rescue • City & Guilds NPTC level 3, aerial cutting of trees with a chainsaw using freefall techniques • Railway experience / PTS • PA1 PA6AW spray ticket • NPORS 360 excavator ticket / forward tipping dumper • Valid CSCS card • B&E trailer licence Apply by sending your contact details and CV or list of experience and qualifications to [email protected]

REF Re-ad-1831-ONLINE-18/10 Somerset Environmental Records Centre Manager (SERC) Salary: £27,317 - 33,619 plus employer pension contribution of 7% 37.5 hours per week Based in Taunton Do you have experience of collating data and providing evidence to enable decision-making that achieves positive biodiversity outcomes? Do you have experience of achieving successful outcomes for biodiversity, working within local and national planning and policy frameworks, the application of Net Gain and biodiversity offsetting? If so, we'd love to hear from you! This post brings together ecological monitoring, data and landscape-scale conservation science to define the direction of the Trust’s conservation work, aiming to restore nature at a landscape scale. A member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will oversee the development of programmes that create a coherent and resilient ecological network across Somerset and provide the technical ecological lead across the Trust including the achievement of positive biodiversity outcomes through the planning process. About Somerset Environmental Records Centre (SERC): • For over 20 years SERC has been the focal organisation for holding data on wildlife sightings, types of environments and geological information for Somerset. Set up in 1986 as a joint venture between Somerset Wildlife Trust and Somerset County Council, the Records Centre is a partnership organisation based within the Trust. • SERC is a member of the Association of Local Environmental Records Centres and has close links to the National Biodiversity Network, and the National Federation of Biological Recorders. SERC is hosted by Somerset Wildlife Trust who, together with our partner organisations, guide the development of the Records Centre through an Executive Group. Deadline for applications: Thursday 17 October, 5pm - previous applicants need not apply. Interviews: Monday 28 October. For more information and to apply click here https://c-js.co.uk/2kokneD Page 6 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2035-ONLINE-4/10 Project Support Officer Caring for God’s Acre (CfGA), the national charity that promotes the conservation of churchyards and burial grounds, seeks to appoint a Project Support Officer to assist with core work and the Beautiful Burial Ground Project Salary: £17,000 - £19,000 per annum pro rata. Contract: 3 days a week (22.2 hours) fixed term contract until end April 2022. Location: Craven Arms, Shropshire Are you a self-motivated individual looking for an exciting new opportunity? We are looking for a Project Support Officer to support the work of the Beautiful Burial Ground Project and the core charity across a range of areas. The office base is in Craven Arms, Shropshire. A job description and person spec are available under ‘Latest News’ on the Caring for God’s Acre website or for more information contact [email protected] or call us on 01588 673041 Applications to be made with full CV, covering letter and contact details of two referees by post to: Caring for God’s Acre, 11 Drovers House, Craven Arms, Shropshire SY7 9BZ or by email to [email protected] Closing date Monday 7 October 10am. www.caringforgodsacre.org.uk

REF 2036-ONLINE-11/10 Community Tree Nursery and Engagement Officer (part-time) Salary: £12,900 (22.5 hours per week - 0.6 full time equivalent) The Thames Chase Trust has worked in partnership with the Land of the Fanns project to secure vital support funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund to refresh the existing Community Tree Nursery and engage the local community in creating a resource that will remain for the future. The Thames Chase Trust is committed to the Community Tree Nursery Project and is seeking an enthusiastic environmentalist who has the energy and drive to take forward this exciting new chapter for the nursery. The role will have responsibility for the volunteers who work in the Tree Nursery, and will report in to the Trustee with overall responsibility for the Forest Centre. The Thames Chase Community Tree Nursery has been at the heart of the Thames Chase Community Forest since its inception in 1990 and is a key project in the Thames Chase Plan. Since this time, the existing nursery has provided new trees for many planting schemes across the area; engaged the local community in collecting seeds from local trees and hedgerows; hosted conservation volunteer project days; and educated children from local schools and youth groups. Full job role and application details at: www.thameschase.org.uk/get-involved/vacancies Application deadline: 13 October 2019

REF 2037-ONLINE-4/10 Senior Wildlife Ranger (Coastal Mitigation Service) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time Hours per week: 37 An exciting opportunity has arisen to implement and lead the Northumberland Coastal Mitigation Service (CMS). As Senior Wildlife Ranger you will take a strategic approach to tackling recreational impacts on internationally important wildlife sites on one of the most beautiful coastlines in the UK. With responsibility for managing a Wildlife Ranger and local volunteers, you will undertake a variety of roles, including ornithological monitoring, education and awareness-raising, enforcement, designing solutions for disturbance hotspots, nest protection and control of pirri-pirri bur within dune grasslands. There will also be opportunities to develop habitat management and creation projects. Effective public engagement is key to the success of this project and, as well as engaging with people on the coast, you will be responsible for developing a compelling social media presence, telling the fascinating story of coastal wildlife through the seasons and increasing public appreciation of and support for it. We are searching for a candidate who combines an excellent understanding of ecological issues and a deep commitment to nature conservation with the tact, diplomacy and assertiveness to influence people’s behaviour, pursuing enforcement action when required. You will have experience of ecological survey work, habitat and access management and public engagement, and will have excellent written and verbal communications skills. This challenging role is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead an important initiative to conserve valuable wintering and breeding bird populations and dune grasslands, in a stunning location. Frequent weekend working will be required, as well as access to a car for work purposes. We are offering: • A starting salary of £27,905 per annum (Band 7) • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme) • A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision • Flexible working arrangements For further information about this vacancy, please contact David Feige on 01670 622653 for an informal discussion. Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; if Trans applicants have any concerns regarding the process please contact Rebecca Harding (Trans HR Support Officer) on 07770975678 or [email protected]. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please email [email protected]. To view the job description and personal specification and to apply please click here https://c-js.co.uk/2kS38Cs Closing date 7 October 2019 at midnight Interviews will be held on Tuesday 15 October 2019 Page 7 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2038-ONLINE-18/10 Seasonal Ecologist 6 month contract Location: Various offices Salary: Negotiable About the role: Tyler Grange Group Limited is recruiting a number of Seasonal Ecologists for all of its office locations. Our busy ecology team requires some Graduate / Seasonal Ecologists to assist during the survey season in 2020. The successful applicants could be working from any of our 5 offices (Cotswolds, Manchester, London, Birmingham and Exeter) but would have a designated office base from which you will primarily be working. You will be working on sites throughout the country and should be able to travel. The role will involve a wide variety of survey work, together with office based activities including data searches, data analysis and providing various project support to consultants. We offer: • Competitive salaries and benefits • A great working environment with an enthusiastic, friendly and growing team • A wide range of clients and projects • A wide range of project work allowing you to gain exposure to botanical/protected species surveys, ECoW, data management and technical reporting • Up to 1 community day per month for volunteering. What we are looking for: Candidates should: • Be enthusiastic team players and proven ecologists with a professional attitude and a commitment to the pursuit of excellence • Have at least an honours degree in ecological science, and preferably a higher degree • Have some ecology field skills - a protected species handling licence would be a distinct advantage • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills • Have a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel throughout the UK, including time spent staying away from home; and • Be prepared to work hard and have a desire to learn from experts in their field. If you wish to apply, a curriculum vitae and covering letter stating briefly why you have the necessary attributes, an optional 2 minute video can be submitted to support your application. Please state which of the 5 offices you are keen to be based from, should be emailed by Friday 18 October 2019 to: [email protected]. Please title your email Seasonal 2020. We intend to hold interviews on Friday 8 November 2019 at our Cotswold office and will expect you to be available for the whole day.

REF 2039-ONLINE-4/11 Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership Business Support Officer Are you an experienced administrator looking to develop your skills, knowledge and experience on an exciting heritage project? Interested in opportunities to work alongside projects on outdoor learning, community development and farming and conservation? Do you have an interest in the environment and a commitment to working with local communities? If you can say 'yes' to all of the above then we'd love to hear from you. The Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership is an exciting and ambitious Heritage Lottery Funded scheme which is part way through delivering a four year £2.6m programme of activity to restore and celebrate the landscape and heritage of this iconic Lancashire landmark. We are looking to recruit an experienced Business Support Officer to provide administrative and financial support to the small team delivering this scheme. The post works 3 days a week on the Landscape Partnership, and 1 day a week providing support for the Pendle Hill Farmer Network. The Pendle Hill Landscape Partnership is hosted by the Forest of Bowland AONB and Lancashire County Council. Closing date: 4 October 2019 Interview date: 21 October 2019 This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis. For more details and to apply on line go to https://c-js.co.uk/2mh9god

REF 2040-ONLINE-4/10 Forestry Commission England Volunteer Co-ordinator £23,678 - £25,002 Westonbirt, South West, GL8 8QS We’re looking for a new Volunteer Co-ordinator to help us oversee and grow our volunteering activities to enable us to deliver our Mission 'to connect people with trees to improve the quality of life'. Westonbirt, The National Arboretum is one of the world’s finest temperate tree collections and an internationally important historic landscape. The Arboretum is also a major visitor attraction, with almost 600,000 visits per year and over 30,000 members. Our activities are supported by almost 300 passionate volunteers, covering 23 different roles. In recognition of the quality of our existing volunteer management we have recently be re-awarded Investing in Volunteering accreditation. As our new Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day management of volunteer programme by working across all arboretum teams to coordinate our volunteer activities to ensure they meet business needs and provide the highest quality experience for our volunteers. You will be an excellent organiser / facilitator, with exemplary communication and administration skills. You’ll thrive on forging strong relationships and have the empathy to tackle difficult and sensitive issues respectfully. For more information and to apply click here https://c-js.co.uk/2lQYjtn Closing date: 4 October 2019

REF 2041-DIRECT-27/9 JOB TREES & WOODLANDS OFFICER BE4 30/9/19 IV 9/10/19 LOC KENDAL PAY 27116 – 32331 FOR LAKE DISTRICT NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY We are looking for at Trees and Woodlands Officer to deliver the Authority’s regulatory functions for trees and hedgerows, and to provide professional advice and management services for trees and woodlands that the Authority owns and manages. www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/aboutus/careers/find-a-job Page 8 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2042-DIRECT-27/9 JOB FOREST SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP BE4 25/9/19 LOC BRADFORD PAY 20400 FOR GET OUT MORE CIC Forest Pathways is an exciting 3-year programme of woodland outreach projects with 25 schools in the Bradford district, to include primary, secondary schools and Alternative Provision Institutions. Get Out More CIC are looking for a skilled, experienced and enthusiastic forest school practitioner to deliver this exciting new programme which is part of the Children and Nature Programme, supported by the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs and the Department for Education, and administered by Natural England. The practitioner will be self-motivated and a good communicator, able to confidently liaise with schools and engage groups of children ranging in age and background. We are a successful, award-winning organisation and thanks to ongoing growth, are now looking for the right person to join our friendly team. To download job description and details of how to apply visit our website: www.getoutmorecic.co.uk/news. For more information contact: [email protected]

REF 2043-ONLINE-4/10 JOB PROGRAMME MANAGER BE4 5/10/19 LOC THE LAKE DISTRICT PAY 52000 FOR NATIONAL TRUST To lead a diverse team in a complex and sensitive environment to deliver a significant capital programme, develop new financially sustainable business models for our farms and investing in our farmers. Key outputs will include the recovery of species and habitats and a landscape that is more robust in the face of climate change, all the while sustaining the globally significant attributes that make the Lake District a World Heritage Site – its upland farming practices and native breeds. We are committed to making a step change in our relationship with our farm tenants and you will support the National Trust in building stronger relationships with our farmers based on trust, understanding, and mutual benefit. Together, we, our farmers and the wider community will forge links which will enable us to face the environmental, social and economic challenges ahead. Ref: IRC84971. For more information and to apply: https://c-js.co.uk/2lTCNnD

REF 2044-DIRECT-4/10 JOB SEASONAL COUNTRYSIDE RANGERS BE4 ? LOC BEAULY, SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS PAY 18500 pro rata FOR AIGAS FIELD CENTRE The Aigas Ranger Training Scheme starts at the beginning of February 2020 & 6-7 weeks. After training you will commence a 6 week shadowing period, followed by a term work experience contract until the beginning of November. During that time you will take groups of adults around the Highlands providing a very high level of environmental, cultural, historical & archaeological interpretation. You will also work regularly with our environmental education team, providing outdoor education to school children of all ages. You will be involved in animal husbandry (of our wildcats for example) & a range of other nature conservation projects on the estate. Applicants should be natural science, geography or history graduates who can demonstrate a passion & commitment for the natural environment. You must hold a full & clean driver’s licence. You will live on site & must be prepared to work anti-social hours on occasions. Apply online at www.aigas.co.uk/jobs

REF 2045-DIRECT-4/10 JOB LEVEL 3 EARLY YEARS CHILDCARE PRACTITIONER BE4 ? LOC CIRENCESTER PAY approx. 18000 FOR THE FARM NURSERY, ABBEY HOME FARM The Farm Nursery, mainly outdoors, has 16 2-5yr olds and is seeking a new practitioner to join our tiny team of 3. We are particularly looking for strong environmental credentials to help make the most of our amazing resource. The successful applicant needs to understand the need to tread more lightly on our earth and be able to demonstrate how they would share with the little ones how we can do this. Cooking on an outdoor fire, storytelling, deep knowledge of nature all hoped for. Forest School training preferred. Subject to clear enhanced DBS. Competitive hourly rate, daily organic lunch, fresh air and fun tiny team. The nursery food is 100% organic and vegetarian except occasional farm sausages cooked over the fire (optional!). Accommodation might be available. Please email with environmental credentials and CV to [email protected]

Apprenticeships and internships

REF 2046-TRAIN-11/10 Sustainable Development Internship (12 months) Hours: 35 hrs/wk Salary: £9,675 plus free onsite accommodation Location: Bore Place, Chiddingstone, Kent, TN8 7AR www.boreplace.org Bore Place, an educational and environmental charity, is offering a 12 month internship to an individual looking to start their career. We are looking for someone with a commitment to achieving sustainable development in practice. You will need a relevant degree, good work ethic, positive attitude and excellent communication skills. In return for your commitment we will pay you up to £9,675 with 28 days paid holiday and free accommodation in a studio flat at Bore Place. We will provide a bespoke development programme to ensure at the end of your time with us you will be set up for the next step in your career. You will spend 20 hours per week working in our venue team, providing exceptional service to our visitors. The remaining 15 hours will be spent working alongside other members of the team and our Director learning the inside workings of an organisation committed to inspiring people of all ages to connect with nature and the countryside, food, farming and sustainability, and developing its own practises to demonstrate best in class environmental management. We will design the 20 hour training programme with you to meet your career interests. A job description can be found online at www.boreplace.org/jobs To apply, send us your CV and a letter outlining why you are interested in this position by 10am on Thursday 10 October 2019. For more info email [email protected] or phone 01732 463255 Page 9 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 2047-TRAIN-18/10 Graduate Conservation Internship Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Temporary, full-time position (37.5 hrs/pw) This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a small Uplands team, based in the North Pennines AONB, where you will be able to gain valuable and extensive experience working alongside staff on a variety of projects. You will primarily be involved in assisting with data collection for long-term monitoring and research projects on red and black grouse and other ground nesting birds; including grouse-parasite interactions, the ecology of breeding waders and black grouse restoration. Specifically, activities will include: • Assisting with the licensed capture, handling, radio-tagging and tracking of study species, mainly grouse, but also colour ringing waders • Conducting habitat and bird surveys on heather moorland and its fringes • Analysing in the lab samples of strongyle worms and other parasites of red grouse • Measuring responses of moorland vegetation to methods of blanket bog restoration. Skills required: • Ability to use QGIS and/or ArcGIS • A full driving licence is essential • Good upland bird identification skills We offer a standard stipend of £100 per week, free accommodation, plus paid bills. We have accommodation available, to be shared with our current placement student, in the form of a two-bedroom first floor flat in the village of Middleton-in-Teesdale. To apply please send a CV and letter explaining why you are interested in the internship and arrange to have a reference sent to the contact below. Interviews and offers will be made on a first come first served basis upon receipt of applications. The internship will commence as soon as possible and is available to last until August 2020. For more information please contact: Sarah Grondowski, Uplands Team Support Officer, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, The Coach House, Eggleston Hall, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 0AG. Email: [email protected]

British Wildlife Photography Awards: A celebration of British wildlife The British Wildlife Photography Awards proudly announce the winners for 2019. The awards celebrate both the work of amateur and professional photographers and the beauty and diversity of British wildlife. Winning images are chosen from thousands of entries in fifteen separate categories including a category for film and two junior categories to encourage young people to connect with nature through photography. The overall winning image is by Daniel Trim titled: “Behind Bars” (Grey heron) taken in London

Grey herons thrive around London’s wilder waterways, but they also do well in more urban settings such as the smaller parks and canals, despite the litter and large numbers of people walking by. This individual was hunting in the cover of a bridge – presumably the fish were taking shelter among the fallen leaves and plastic bottles. The morning light shining through a grill gives the impression that the bird is trapped as it gazes out through the mesh.

CJS has been a sponsor of the Awards since the first competition in 2010, we've sponsored a few different categories over the years but recently we've been delighted to be associated with the Botanical Britain section. This year there is another incredible image: a single bluebell in a sea of green mare's tail, it was captured by Jack Mortimer in Worton Woods, Oxfordshire Jack Mortimer – Amongst Emerald Depths (Bluebell, Mare’s tail) Worton Woods, Oxfordshire

We have been collating our coverage of the awards including many of the winning images and today (Friday) we're adding details of our favourites from the awards. See them all here: https://countryside- jobs.com/NewsArchive/2019/BWPA19.html

Want to go to next year's opening gala? If you take photographs of anything countryside related, it doesn’t have to be wildlife then you should consider entering our own photography competition and you never know you might end up at the gala! We have a very special prize for the overall winner (and guest) of our photography competition who will receive an invitation to the gala opening night of next year's awards. This year's awards ceremony was held on Wednesday and was hosted by Mark Carwardine. You'll get to see all the winning photographs in high definition, get to meet the photographers and the judges as well as representatives from the many supporters. Entry is exclusively by invitation only, this really is a special prize that money can't buy. You can enter any countryside relevant image at any time, we are suggesting themes each month. As the summer season is mostly over this month the theme is Visitors and Recreation and the winning image for September will receive a membership package (individual, joint or family) to Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust - you never know you might snap another winning image when visiting one of their many amazing sites. Full details of the CJS Photo Competition here: c-js.uk/CJSPhoto

If you've been amazed by the winners of this year's British Wildlife Photography Awards then you must enter this month's CJS Birthday Gift Giveaway which is the lovely coffee table book, we have copies of collections 8 and 9 to give away.

Enter our birthday gift draw here. Simply send us your name and email address - and tick the box to confirm entry. The draw closes on 30 September and winners will be chosen at random. Page 10 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts Voluntary Opportunities, Part One: full or part time placements

REF 2048-VOL-18/10 JOB VOLUNTEER OFFICER ECOLOGY PARK WARDEN BE4 17/10/19 LOC GREENWICH PENINSULA ECOLOGY PARK PAY Training & travel expenses within London FOR TCV (The Conservation Volunteers) The focus of the placement is to assist the wardens in running practical workdays with teams of volunteers and to undertake practical management on a variety of habitats from meadow, marsh and woodland to shingle beach. You will gain excellent work experience that will be valued by employers, develop a whole range of transferable skills, take part in a comprehensive training programme including emergency first aid and leadership, and best of all join a friendly and supportive staff and volunteer team in a green urban oasis. You will need a basic knowledge of or a background in ecology and conservation and good communication skills. Time commitment 3 days per week (must include Wednesdays) for 6 months. To apply, email your CV to [email protected]. You will then be asked to attend an informal interview at the park. You are welcome to ring 0208 2931904 for more information or email us.

REF 2049-VOL-1/11 JOB TRULEIGH HILL PROJECT VOLUNTEER – ‘Pondscapes’ Champion BE4 N / A LOC TRULEIGH HILL, SOUTH DOWNS WAY, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, BN43 5FB PAY Training FOR SOUTH DOWNS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY Assist the Truleigh Hill Community Landscape Officer in the creation, management and monitoring of ponds, supporting terrestrial habitats and the development of 'Pondscapes'. Involves: practical habitat management, creation and surveying (including dusk and dawn surveys and inputting data onto a national database), working with the team, volunteers, the public and project partners including Froglife and people of varying backgrounds. The ability to support at events and to have an interest in ponds, wetlands and associated species particularly amphibians. All reasonable equipment will be provided. Benefits: project and site induction, personal safety and ongoing support. Ideally volunteers will have their own transport, alternatively they can join specified project workdays delivered by the SNDPA where transport will be provided. Initially the practical activities will be delivered over Saturdays with opportunities for weekday involvement. October 2019 to March 2020) with a review for spring / summer 2020 - extension onto further years funding dependant. Please contact [email protected] with any queries or to apply.

Voluntary Opportunities, Part Two: regular or occasional requirement

REF 2050-VOLR-22/11 JOB VOLUNTARY RESERVE ASSISTANT BE4 20/11/19 LOC GOSS MOOR NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE PAY Training, PPE & expenses FOR NATURAL ENGLAND 6 hours per month. A monthly practical task day is launching this autumn to increase community involvement in the management of Goss Moor NNR. Tasks will vary from cutting scrub & maintaining the multi-use trail, to creating charcoal, & livestock management. Your input will help to diversify the landscape of the moor, & improve the habitats for notified species like the marsh fritillary butterfly. All are welcome to come along & pick up a hand tool - no prior experience is required; just a passion to be part of a team & a love of the outdoors, working in all weather. For further information email [email protected].

REF 2051-VOLR-OK4 JOB VOLUNTEER RANGER BE4 N / A LOC BISHOP’S WALTHAM, HAMPSHIRE PAY 0 FOR HAMPSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL Hampshire Countryside Service are looking for volunteers to help maintain and improve four of our sites around Bishop's Waltham. These sites are: Claylands, The Moors, Dundridge Meadows and the Rail Path; each covering a variety of different habitats to manage. Our tasks run twice a month, on a Tuesday, from September to March and once a month through the rest of the year. Tasks begin at 10:30am and run until about 3pm. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in conservation work and to meet like-minded people. The work can vary from scrub control to infrastructure repairs and surveys. Tea/coffee and biscuits are provided free of charge, as are all tools and equipment. If you are interested, please contact the Central Sites Team on: [email protected] for more information.

REF 807-VOLR-OK3 JOB WOODLAND VOLUNTEERS BE4 Ongoing LOC PENLLERGARE VALLEY WOODS, SWANSEA, SA4 9GS PAY Training FOR THE PENLLERGARE TRUST The Penllergare Trust relies on volunteers to help us to preserve and restore Penllergare Valley Woods; a magical, green oasis which provides a haven for wildlife and a peaceful place to walk and enjoy the countryside. We are looking for new woodland volunteers to join us for Phase Two of our project - restoring the Walled Gardens. If you are willing to work hard and get your hands dirty helping us to preserve the local history of the Penllergare Estate, we would love to hear from you. We are starting a new volunteer group to work every Monday 9am-2pm, alongside our Estate Team and existing volunteers. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded people and be a part of saving this beautiful and unique landscape and historical site. Please email [email protected] or call 01792 344 224 for further information.

REF 2052-VOLR-15/11 JOB VOLUNTEER LEARNING ASSISTANT BE4 N / A LOC RSPB SALTHOLME PAY Training, uniform & travel expenses provided FOR RSPB You can play a crucial role in helping to educate the next generation about the natural world that surrounds them. Lead school groups in their journey of discovery around one of Teesside's prime nature reserves. From peering into the murky depths of the pond, to exploring the seasonal changes around the reserve, you will make a real difference, enriching the lives of youngsters and inspiring them to learn and care more about the natural world. As well as an interest in the environment and education, you must have bags of enthusiasm and the flexibility to work with children of different ages. Experience of working with children in an outdoor environment is preferable, however full training and support will be provided. A DBS check will be required for this position. To apply and for more information contact Josh Swales (Learning Officer): [email protected]

Page 11 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts REF 696-VOLR-OK3 JOB HOUNSLOW HEATH CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER BE4 N / A LOC HOUNSLOW, MIDDLESEX PAY Local tool box talk training FOR LAMPTON GREENSPACE 360 1 day per week min. Various volunteer roles available including work with grazing herds (cattle / goats / sheep), survey work (adders / birds / butterfly / moth), and practical habitat management across a number of countryside sites within Hounslow. Contact the Rangers at [email protected]

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Scientific Research, Results and Publications University of Saskatchewan led study shows insecticides threaten survival of wild birds - University of Saskatchewan New research at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows how the world’s most widely used insecticides could be partly responsible for a dramatic decline in songbird populations. The study, to be published in the journal Science on Sept. 13, is the first experiment to track the effects of a neonicotinoid pesticide on birds in the wild. The study found that white-crowned sparrows who consumed small doses of an insecticide called imidacloprid suffered weight loss and delays to their migration—effects that could severely harm the birds’ ability to survive and reproduce. We saw these effects using doses well within the range of what a bird could realistically consume in the wild—equivalent to eating just a few treated seeds,” said Margaret Eng, a post-doctoral fellow in the USask Toxicology Centre and lead author of the study. “Our study shows that this is bigger than the bees—birds can also be harmed by modern neonicotinoid pesticides, which should worry us all,” said biologist Bridget Stutchbury of York University one of the research collaborators. The researchers exposed individual sparrows to small doses of the pesticide—imidacloprid—in southern Ontario during a stopover on the birds’ spring migration. Each bird’s body composition was measured before and after exposure, and a lightweight radio transmitter was attached to the bird’s back to track its movements in the wild. Birds given the higher dose of the pesticide lost six per cent of their body mass within just six hours. That one dose also caused birds to stay 3.5 days longer, on average, at the stopover site before resuming their migration, compared to control birds. Access the paper: By Margaret L. Eng, Bridget J. M. Stutchbury, Christy A. Morrissey. A neonicotinoid insecticide reduces fueling and delays migration in songbirds. Science13 Sep 2019 : 1177-1180

Game management doesn’t disturb endangered species, GWCT study finds – Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust Species of conservation concern, including rare woodland plants and butterflies, are not negatively affected by game management, a new study has found. Ecologists from the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT), a leading research charity in Fordingbridge, discovered the findings in The effect of game management on the conservation value of woodland rides. They surveyed 139 woods across two regions - southern and eastern. Sites in the southern region were in Hampshire and South Wessex, while sites were located in the Anglian Plain, Breckland, Suffolk coast and Heaths natural areas in the eastern region. Approximately half of these woods were actively managed for game, while the other half hadn’t been for the past 25 years. In each wood, they measured the amount and size of the ride habitat, selected the widest ride in the wood, assessed the level of disturbance from footfall or vehicles, and recorded the percentage cover of different plant groups and the number of plant species. They then took these measurements at different locations within the ride (central, ride side and wood edge) to see the effects of game management varied between on these different locations and counted the number of species in the shrub community. Finally, they surveyed the butterfly community of the ride. These measurements were used to compare the ride habitat between game and non-game woods. Findings showed the overall amount of ride habitat was not greater in woods managed for game, but the rides present were 20% wider and more open. Lucy Capstick, a research ecologist at GWCT and lead author on the paper, said: “Overall, game management did not have a consistently negative effect on species of conservation concern, with the abundance of butterflies and richness of ancient woodland indicator species unaffected by game management.” To read the paper in full, click here Page 12 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts Scientific Publications Sykes, L. , Santini, L. , Etard, A. and Newbold, T. (2019), Effects of rarity form on species’ responses to land use. Conservation Biology. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1111/cobi.13419

Girndt, A. , Cockburn, G. , Sánchez-Tójar, A. , Hertel, M. , Burke, T. and Schroeder, J. (2019), Male age and its association with reproductive traits in captive and wild house sparrows. J Evol Biol. Accepted Author Manuscript. doi:10.1111/jeb.13542

Wongbusarakum, S, Brown, V, Loerzel, A, et al. Achieving social and ecological goals of coastal management through integrated monitoring. J Appl Ecol. 2019; 00: 1– 10. doi.org/10.1111/1365-2664.13494

Wildlife news The Year of the Painted Lady - Butterfly Conservation In just three weeks this summer, nearly half a million Painted Lady butterflies were counted as part of the 10th UK-wide Big Butterfly Count, run by Butterfly Conservation and sponsored by B&Q. The wildlife charity can confirm that 2019 has been a ‘Painted Lady Year’ – a natural phenomenon that happens about once in a decade, when unusually high numbers of this migratory butterfly arrive in the UK. Painted lady butterfly (image: AndrewCooper / Butterfly Conservation) It is too early to tell how 2019 compares to the last ‘Painted Lady Year’ in 2009, but the number seen in this year’s Big Butterfly Count was almost 30 times greater than in the 2018 survey, equating to an increase per Count of 2498% on the year before. Several other common species have experienced a bumper summer, helped by the fine weather. The Peacock had its best summer since 2014, with counts up a massive 235% on last year. The Marbled White experienced a 264% increase and there was a 64% rise in counts for the colourful red and black Six-spot Burnet moth. Populations of Red Admiral and Gatekeeper were up 138% and 95% respectively compared to the same period last year and the beleaguered Small Tortoiseshell had its best Big Butterfly Count result since 2014, with around 70,000 spotted this summer. Despite this, scientists remain concerned about the Small Tortoiseshell’s long-term future - this once common and widespread butterfly has declined by 78% since the 1970s. The Big Butterfly Count results can be found at www.bigbutterflycount.org and these will be used by scientists to see how the UK’s common species are faring and where to target future conservation work.

General licences: survey marks new phase of review - defra / Natural England Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers launches public survey as part of planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England. Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers today (12 September) launched a public survey as part of a planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England. The aim of the review is to ensure the licensing system is robust, striking the right balance between the protection of wild birds and the activities people such as landowners and farmers need to carry out for specific purposes, such as protecting livestock or crops and for conservation purposes. Defra is leading this review in close partnership with Natural England. As a first step, Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has launched a 12-week online survey to gather evidence on the control that stakeholders consider is required under general licence. This is one strand of the review, with a series of stakeholder workshops also planned to run in parallel. In parallel with the survey, Defra and Natural England will be conducting a series of workshops with interested groups in the autumn, covering particular topics such as activity on protected sites. General licences for wild birds: survey on management measures in England - defra / Natural England consultation Seeking views on what general licences to kill or take wild birds should cover. We're also asking for evidence on issues like record keeping. This survey is seeking views and evidence on how we should use general licences for wild birds. In particular, how they should be used to:  kill or take wild birds to conserve wild birds and to conserve flora (plants) and fauna (other animals)  kill or take wild birds to preserve public health or public safety  kill or take wild birds to prevent serious damage to livestock, foodstuffs for livestock, crops, vegetables, fruit, growing timber, fisheries or inland waters The consultation closes at: 11:45pm on 5 December 2019, take part here.

Calls for animal welfare to feature in Wales’ flood and coastal erosion plans - RSPCA Cymru Animal welfare must be a key consideration of the Welsh Government’s new strategy for flood and coastal erosion risk, according to RSPCA Cymru. The animal welfare charity has responded to the Welsh Government’s new plans, highlighting the importance of ensuring communities are prepared to protect animals in the event of an emergency. Almost half of all households in Wales own at least one animal, and many may be unwilling to vacate or leave an emergency situation unless the welfare of their animals was guaranteed. The RSPCA believes incorporating guidance and advice for pet, equine and farm animal owners, and animal-related businesses, is key in ensuring animal safety during emergency situations. Page 13 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts Somerset landowner kills fish by tipping chemicals on ground - Environment Agency Tipping chemicals left over from his plant nursery business onto gravel ended up in a stream and killing hundreds of fish. A retired plant nursery owner has ended up with a bill of more than £27,000 for illegally disposing of waste herbicides and pesticides at a site in Somerset. The chemicals entered a stream and killed more than 270 fish. In September 2017 the Environment Agency received a report of dead fish in a watercourse known as the London Cross tributary near Combe Florey, Taunton. Investigating officers found dead lamprey, bullhead, brown trout, eels, freshwater shrimps and other aquatic invertebrates that are food for fish. They followed the trail of dead fish and invertebrates upstream to some pipes draining into a ditch. The next day officers met with the landowner, Michael Cheadle, who showed them an area of gravel near a polytunnel where he said he’d disposed of some old chemicals used at his former nursery business including a fungicide, disinfectant and some fertiliser granules. He said that afterwards he hosed down the area with water. The gravel was only 15 metres from the ditch the officers had seen the previous day. Cheadle later admitted disposing of a total of 6 chemicals at the site including a fungicide called Amistar that is highly toxic to aquatic life. He told officers he had burnt the empty pesticide containers on a bonfire. Water samples taken from the ditch and stream also contained Lindane, a persistent insecticide that is toxic to humans. The investigation revealed there was a land drain beneath the gravel where the defendant disposed of the waste pesticides allowing the chemicals direct access to the ditch and nearby stream. A biological survey confirmed the pollution had ‘significantly impacted’ approximately 2 miles of watercourse. Some of the species affected, including eels and lamprey, are endangered.

Rare sand lizards released back into the wild - Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust Children from Puddletown First School and Cheselbourne School in Dorset assisted conservationists in giving the UK's rarest lizard a helping hand. Sand lizard (image: ARC Trust) They released 84 sand lizards at the heath within Puddletown Forest in Dorset, bringing the total number released in the current programme to 10,000. This work is part of an ongoing partnership to restore the species to its former range. This was the final of the three programmed releases to reintroduce the species. Future work will include surveys to see how the animals are doing. The surveys are a long-term process to see if the animals are breeding and gradually starting to increase their range through time. As the heaths are very well managed for all of the native plants and animals we are certain that the sand lizards will also do very well.

Mid & East Antrim sees red as new squirrels make coastal country park home - Mid & East Antrim Borough Council Carnfunnock Country Park is to become a haven for red squirrels as the furry friends are reintroduced in a bid to boost numbers across Northern Ireland. Image: Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Despite being present in Ireland for more than 10,000 years, red squirrels have declined dramatically due to loss of habitat and diseases spread by the invasive grey squirrel. But a local environmental group alongside Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, and Cairndhu Golf Club are hoping to change this by reintroducing the animals with a special immersive, woodland enclosure at Carnfunnock Country Park on the famous Antrim Coast. Ballygally Biodiversity Group have been working tirelessly for the past four years to not only raise awareness around the issues facing reds, but to get involved in this special breeding programme by Belfast Zoo and to secure this stunning location for the release. Joe Dowdall from the group hopes this project will bring a resurgence of reds back to this part of County Antrim: “We are delighted to release these animals here at Carnfunnock Country Park. People have fond memories of walking through this same woodland as kids and enjoying watching red squirrels, and hopefully now the future generations to come can also experience this as the population reinstates itself here. We have already seen success in Glenarm where the first pilot scheme was introduced and this is just another step forward in our mission to ensure the conservation of this beautiful, native species.

Project to protect native White-clawed crayfish in Derbyshire - Environment Agency A partnership project to conserve native white-clawed crayfish in Derbyshire has completed its second successful year with the removal of 2,000 non-native invasive signal crayfish from Markeaton Lake in Derby – double the amount it removed in 2018. The Signal Crayfish Removal Project led by the National Trust, aims to support the recovery of white-clawed crayfish by preventing signal crayfish from expanding into the upstream Markeaton Brook and Kedleston Lakes where the native species are known to be found. Native white-clawed crayfish have been in decline since non-native American signal crayfish escaped into UK waters in the 1970s. These larger, invasive crayfish outcompete native species for food and habitat and carry a disease fatal to the UK species. Louise Hill, Biodiversity Officer at the Environment Agency in the East Midlands said: “Last year the project in Markeaton Lake saw the capture of around 1,000 signal crayfish. This year we have doubled this to 2,000, which is a great result. After two years there are indications that the numbers and size of the non-native crayfish are reducing. We have been working with the Page 14 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts National Trust, Derby City Council, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Earl of Harrington Angling Club, University of Derby and Nottingham Trent University and next year sees the final year of the project. While the signs of change are encouraging, we still have a long way to go until we are satisfied that our native crayfish populations are fully protected. We are also looking at a number of measures to further secure the future of the White-clawed crayfish, including the creation of ‘ark’ sites to relocate them to areas where they will be free from invaders.”

Community pulls together to safeguard seals – Scottish Natural Heritage Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) has teamed up with a local community to help people enjoy one of Scotland’s best wildlife spectacles responsibly. Up to 2,000 grey seals haul out on the sand banks of the Ythan at Forvie National Nature Reserve (NNR) to rest, creating a wonderful opportunity for wildlife watching. Concerns have frequently been raised about the potential for the seals to be disturbed by visitors walking down the north shore of the river. Past incidents have resulted in hundreds of seals rushing into the water which is both detrimental to the seals and spoils the experience for others. Grey Seal bull resting ©Lorne GIll/SNH In response to these concerns, SNH is working with the newly formed Newburgh and Ythan Community Trust and other local partners to improve the car park, paths and viewing points on the Newburgh beach side of the Ythan, near the haul out site. From this location wildlife lovers have the best view of the seals across the river while also ensuring that they are not scared off the beach. David Pickett, SNH’s Forvie nature reserve manager, said: “Seeing thousands of seals hauled up together on the beach is truly amazing and we’d encourage people to experience this unforgettable encounter with nature. “We’ve been working with the local community over the last few years to help people enjoy this spectacle without disturbing the seals. Further improvements will make it even easier for people to find the best place to see the seals.”

Recreation, Environmental Education, Community and Health Woodland sounds boost wellbeing, according to new study - The National Trust The crunch of snapping twigs underfoot. Lilting birdsong from above. The rustling of trees in the breeze. Woodland sounds have been shown to have a direct impact on our wellbeing, making us more relaxed, less stressed and less anxious. A new mental chronometry study commissioned by the National Trust explored how soaking up the sounds of the natural world affects people, and found it relaxes us more than if we listen to a voiced meditation app, and in the tests, reduced feelings of stress and anxiety by over a fifth. The data highlights how being immersed in the sounds of woodlands can positively affect our overall levels of wellbeing, and shows that time spent listening to the sounds of the natural world has a direct impact on how we feel. Dr Eleanor Ratcliffe, Lecturer in Environmental Psychology, University of Surrey, comments: “There is a large body of scientific evidence demonstrating that experience of nature can benefit health and wellbeing, including recovery from everyday psychological stress. Much of this research has focused on visual experiences, but more recent work has shown that the sounds of the outdoors, such as birdsong, wind, and water, can also improve mood and reduce stress. These sounds offer a way to connect with nature no matter where you are.” Nation’s Favourite Woodland Sounds

1. Birdsong 6. Animal noises 2. A running stream 7. Wind whistling through trees 3. Wind rustling tree leaves 8. Rain falling on leaves 4. Silence 9. Conkers hitting the ground 5. Twigs snapping underfoot 10. Squelching of mud

Do nature shows deceive us into thinking our planet is fine? – Bangor University Research into recent BBC and Netflix nature documentaries suggests that while they increasingly mention threats faced by the natural world, they rarely show the full extent of human-caused environmental destruction There is overwhelming scientific consensus that nature is being severely affected by humans, the rate of species extinctions is accelerating, and that this has serious impacts. Nature documentaries have sometimes been criticised for failing to show the true extent of this environmental loss. A new study found that while recent high-profile nature documentaries talk more about the threats facing the inspiring natural wonders portrayed, nature is still mostly visually depicted as pristine and untouched, potentially resulting in a sense of complacency among viewers. Researchers from Bangor University, University of Kent, Newcastle University and University of Oxford analysed Netflix’s Our Planet alongside BBC’s Dynasties, Planet Earth II and Blue Planet II to determine the frequency of words that mention environmental threats and conservation successes. Promotional material for the Netflix series Our Planet highlights its focus on revealing the key issues that urgently threaten the existence of natural wonders and wildlife spectacles. While the series does indeed talk more about threats (and the potential effectiveness of conservation actions to address these threats) than the previous BBC offerings analysed, the researchers note that visually the series is very similar to these BBC documentaries. The rapid conversion of habitats across the planet and the impacts of humans almost everywhere is hardly shown.

Page 15 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts It’s time for some Acorn Antics! – Natural Resources Wales Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is asking education and learning groups to get outside and collect acorns. The annual Acorn Antics project helps NRW plant more trees which have been grown from local seeds. Image: Natural Resources Wales It also gives young people the opportunity to learn about, and connect with, the natural environment in Wales. Ffion Hughes, Specialist Advisor: Education, Learning & Skills, Natural Resources Wales said: “Re-planting trees in the area they were found as acorns means they are better suited to the local conditions and provide the greatest benefit to local wildlife. The project also gives people the chance to get outside and learn about our natural environment, while helping to protect it at the same time. Once again, we’re teaming up with schools and education groups to develop activities that can teach learners about the environment while they are collecting acorns.” Seed collections can be organised by all sorts of education and learning groups such as, schools, Brownies, Scouts or Young Farmers. People can also get involved by donating acorns to their local group or inviting them to collect acorns from their land. Ffion continued: “Oak trees provide a home for wildlife and help reduce the effects of climate change by taking in carbon dioxide from the atmosphere - they can also help reduce flood risk and create great places for people to relax and enjoy the outdoors. We hope that lots of groups will want to get outside, raise some money, and help ensure there will be plenty of Welsh oaks for the future.”

Sustainability, Pollution and Climate Change Bicycles, traffic cones, fridge components, underpants and safes - Canal and River Trust One of the country’s biggest canal clean-ups removes 1.8 tonnes of rubbish, comprising 809 Kgs of plastic (almost 50% of rubbish). 1.8 tonnes of rubbish, comprising 809 Kgs of plastic waste has been removed from a 10-mile stretch of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in one of the country’s biggest canal clean-ups. Almost 300 colleagues from Asda House took time out to make a difference and help tackle the plastic pollution crisis, supported by us here at the Trust. Bicycles, traffic cones, spare tyres, safes, men’s underpants, shoes, and even the inside of a fridge, were among the hundreds of items removed by volunteers, with many taking the opportunity to get afloat on the water by canoe and boat. Rubbish and plastic waste collected over five days (2-6 September) by Asda and the Trust was taken to a nearby responsible waste disposal company in Leeds. Maltings Organic Treatment Ltd weighed the rubbish daily and the company will also be recycling the plastic items collected from the canal into a bench. Colleagues originally predicted that the amount of plastic collected throughout the week would be enough to make one bench, however the 809 Kgs found on the litter pick actually equates to nine whole benches. Sean McGinley, our Yorkshire & North East director, added: “It’s amazing to see what lurks beneath our waterways and I wonder how some of these items have ended up in our waterways. Our charity spends around £1million a year dealing with litter and fly-tipping, money that could be better spent elsewhere. We’re delighted to see the difference Asda volunteers have made and hope the experience has helped people to get to know their local canal and how we look after it.”

Two-thirds of people support limiting air travel to tackle climate change – Cardiff University Addressing climate change requires a ‘high’ or ‘extremely high’ level of urgency, say more than three in five people. Two-thirds of people also support limiting air travel in order to address climate change, whilst just over half are in support of reducing the amount of meat in our diets. This is according to results from a YouGov poll commissioned by a brand new UK research centre set up to examine the social and behavioural changes needed for a low-carbon and sustainable society. Led by scientists from Cardiff University, the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) will explore ways in which people can act directly to reduce their own carbon emissions, as well as influence other people, organisational decisions, and policies. The centre has also been praised by climate activist Greta Thunberg who, in a special recorded message, described CAST as ‘extremely important and essential’ to helping achieve the drastic changes in our lifestyles to combat the climate crisis. The £5m ESRC-funded centre is a collaboration between Cardiff, Manchester, York and East Anglia Universities, as well as the charity Climate Outreach.

Shifting the focus of climate-change strategies may benefit younger generations - Imperial College London Strategies to limit climate change that focus on warming in the next couple of decades would leave less of a burden for future generations. Research led by Imperial College London and the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA), Austria, suggests a new underpinning logic for strategies that seek to limit climate change. Their new proposal is published today in Nature. Most strategies seek to limit climate change by the year 2100. The strategies may include tactics such as deployment of new renewable technologies, removing carbon from the atmosphere (through planting trees or new technologies), or mandating energy efficiency targets. However, by focusing on the year 2100, these strategies are inconsistent with the Paris Agreement climate goal – to keep warming below 2°C, and ideally below 1.5°C, at any time in the future. Read the paper: Joeri Rogelj, Daniel Huppmann, Volker Krey, Keywan Riahi, Leon Clarke, Matthew Gidden, Zebedee Nicholls & Malte Meinshausen A new scenario logic for the Paris Agreement long-term temperature goal. Nature 10.1038/s41586-019-1541-4

Page 16 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts Land and Countryside Management Peatland restoration of the Cheviot reaches new heights in battle against Climate Change! - Northumberland National Park Authority A major peatland restoration project covering an area roughly the size of 241 football pitches, has just got underway on the summit of the Cheviot, the highest peak in Northumberland National Park to help in the fight against climate change. England’s peatlands play a significant role in storing carbon and are capable of capturing and storing large amounts of carbon dioxide, as well as being wonderful habitats in their own right. Erosion caused by weather, grazing or land use can expose the peat and lead to the release of carbon into atmosphere. The project is one of the largest peatland restoration projects in the North of England covering 151 hectares and will prevent an estimated 585 tonnes of carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere each year, once restored – equivalent to the greenhouse gases emitted by an average car travelling 1.43 million miles. Digger working to restore peatland (image: Northumberland National Park) (Ed: I recognise the name on that digger!, Terra Firma regularly advertise with CJS) Following considerable preparation and planning due to the remoteness of the area and sensitivity of the site, work has just started. The summit plateau, usually home to a few hardy walkers, species of birds and insects, will have specialist diggers working to reshape the peat haggs to enable plants to grow and prevent further erosion. Later in the year native plants, including heathers, cottongrass and sphagnum mosses will be harvested from the valley below and flown up by helicopter to be planted and help protect the bare peat. Gill Thompson, ecologist at Northumberland National Park, explains “The peatland restoration on the Cheviot is the highest altitude project to be undertaken as part of The North of England Peat Partnership, and it does present a number of challenges – not only in terms of getting machinery to the summit but also people, as every day the team working on the project need to walk an hour up Northumberland’s highest hill to get to work, but the views are stunning!"

Transport Secretary acts on HS2 ancient woodland clearances during Oakervee review - Department for Transport Removals of ancient woodlands for HS2 stopped during independent review unless they are absolutely necessary to avoid major cost and schedule impacts. Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps has today (16 September 2019) ordered that removals of ancient woodlands for HS2 be stopped during the independent review into the project - unless they are shown to be absolutely necessary to avoid major cost and schedule impacts, should the scheme proceed as planned. The Transport Secretary told HS2 Ltd to review its ancient woodlands clearance programme – and assess what removals can be halted until after the examination of HS2, led by Doug Oakervee, has reported in autumn. He recognised the concerns of local residents and campaigners that clearing ancient woodland is irreversible. The Transport Secretary told HS2 Ltd today that these removals will only be allowed during Oakervee’s work if they are shown to be absolutely necessary to prevent major cost and schedule impacts. Response: Woodland Trust gives guarded welcome to pausing of ancient woodland removal on HS2 Responding to today's announcement that ancient woodland removal will be paused on the first phase of HS2 pending the outcome of the current review, Woodland Trust ecologist Luci Ryan said: "This is a welcome step in the right direction for our ancient woodlands, but unfortunately these woods remain threatened as HS2 can still decide for themselves whether works continue or not. Until the outcome of the review all ancient woodlands should be off limits full stop. Our welcome is therefore cautious. We thank all our supporters who have joined us in putting so much pressure on Government to affect this change of heart. The fact the Secretary of State recognises that clearing irreplaceable ancient woodland is irreversible is a huge step in the right direction. We hope HS2 Ltd use this time to consider engineering solutions that could save these irreplaceable habitats." Ancient woodland is one of our most precious natural habitats. It cannot be moved. It cannot be replaced. It accounts for just 2.4 per cent of land in the UK. Ancient woodlands are highly complex ecological communities that have developed over centuries. At least 108 ancient woods will be affected by HS2 as a whole. There will be direct loss to at least 63 ancient woods totalling 57.99ha and damage due to noise, vibration, changes to lighting and dust to a further 47 woods lying on or near the construction boundaries .

New research shows that at least £3 billion is needed for nature-friendly farming - The Wildlife Trusts The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB and National Trust have today called on the UK government to support our farmers and land managers to help restore nature and tackle climate change on their land. Three of the country’s largest conservation charities have today called on the UK government to put its money where its mouth is – after new figures reveal that at least £3 billion is needed to support our farmers and land managers to help restore nature and tackle climate change on their land. The UK currently spends around £3.2 billion a year on both farm income support and environmental payments under the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). New data published today reveals that we need to re-invest this money to support nature-friendly farming. The RSPB, National Trust and The Wildlife Trusts say a long-term financial commitment to pay farmers and land managers is needed if they are to help the UK Government and devolved administrations meet their respective commitments to recover the natural environment and address the climate crisis. Page 17 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts Reaction: CLA responds to 'Nature Friendly' farming report from National Trust, The Wildlife Trusts and RSPB Responding to the policy paper by the RSPB, National Trust and Wildlife Trusts, Paying for Public Goods from environmental land management in England, Country Land and Business Association (CLA) President Tim Breitmeyer said: “This is welcome research which builds on previous good work outlining some of the financial costs behind commitments on the environment. The figures are a starting point for any conversation on what a future payment system will look like and supports the CLA’s consistent message that more than the current budget will be needed if we are to support the aspirations of the 25 year environmental plan while boosting productivity. It is also interesting to see advice included in the modelling. The proposed changes to the system are wide-ranging and farmers will require ongoing support to make the most of these new opportunities. It is for this reason that the CLA has called for an additional £200 million a year investment to increase productivity, skills and knowledge throughout the post-Brexit transition period. This is on top of the investment costed in the paper, but it will also ensure environmental gains are realised by helping farmers produce more with less inputs, while boosting resilience and productive capacity across our farming system.”

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Training: November 2019

Events 02/11/2019 Scottish Botanists' Conference 1 Day Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland, BSS & RBGE. Contact: 0791 7152580 [email protected] https://c-js.info/2ZT6l85 Everyone with an interest in Scottish botany is very welcome to the Scottish Botanists’ Conference. We will have a great mix of botanical talks, ID workshops, exhibits & posters. Our main speaker is Professor Robert Crawford, who will give a talk on ‘Plants at the Margin in a Changing Climate’. 06/11/2019 National Tree Officers Conference 2019 1 Day Reading Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading, Institute of Chartered Foresters. Contact: https://c-js.info/2l5Yock 07/11/2019 National Conference 2019: Beyond the Classroom 1 Day The Blackpool Tower, Blackpool, Council for Learning Outside the Classroom. Contact: https://c-js.info/2T2CAtn 12/11/2019 World Ranger Congress 2019 5 Day Sauraha, Chitwan, Nepal, International Ranger Federation. Contact: [email protected] https://c- js.info/2VASVb8 12/11/2019 Communicate 2019 1 Day Bristol Zoo Gardens, The Natural History Consortium. Contact: [email protected] https://c-js.info/2BZiquK 13/11/2019 NBN Conference 2019 2 Day Albert Hall, Nottingham, The National Biodiversity Network. Contact: https://c-js.info/2CefNW1 13/11/2019 bgen Annual Conference 2019 - Securing Our Future 3 Day Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Botanic Gardens Education Network. Contact: https://c-js.info/2VtUlXC 16/11/2019 National Dormouse Conference 2019 1 Day Reading University, PTES. Contact: 020 7062 8619 [email protected] https://c-js.info/30Qq0CF This one-day event will primarily be for dormouse monitoring volunteers to learn more about hazel dormouse conservation and meet up with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. The day will be packed full of exciting talks from the country’s top dormouse experts and researchers. 19/11/2019 Planning for Success: Maximising Biodiversity by Turning Ambitious Strategy into Successful Delivery 1 Day Llandudno, Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. Contact: 01962 868626 [email protected] https://c-js.info/2KWwJW6 Arguably there has never been more emphasis on the environment in the planning and land use system. Green infrastructure planning, biodiversity net gain, natural capital assets, ecosystem services assessment, nature recovery networks – these are just some of the strategic approaches designed to make space for nature but how can we ensure that they are used to best effect? 26/11/2019 Conservation in the South West Uplands: Challenges and Solutions 1 Day University of Exeter, Great Hall, EX4 4PY, Butterfly Conservation. Contact: 07717653968 [email protected] https://c-js.info/2ZC791h This conference led by the All the Moor Butterflies project, explores some of the challenges facing conservation in the uplands of Dartmoor, Exmoor, and Bodmin Moor and how we might begin to solve them together. 28/11/2019 Rural Business Conference 2019 - Unlocking Tomorrow's Markets 1 Day The QEII Centre, Westminster, Country Land and Business Association Limited. Contact: [email protected] https://c- js.info/2Z6D6KA Landowners are always looking for different ways to grow their businesses. New markets will develop not only as a result of Brexit but because of changing consumer preferences and the public’s shifting expectations of the countryside. Join us to hear from landowners who have successfully identified and exploited markets both local and international.

Access and Rights of Way 16/11/2019 Silver National Navigation Award Scheme 2 Days at Greenock Cut https://theadventureacademy.org.uk/event/silver-nnas-navigation-course-16th-17th-nov-2019-greenock-cut/ The Silver NNAS course is an accredited two day navigation course designed for individuals who already know the basics and would like to learn more. 23/11/2019 Bronze National Navigation Award Scheme 2 Days at Pollok Park Page 18 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts https://theadventureacademy.org.uk/event/bronze-nnas-navigation-course-23rd-24th-november-2019-pollok-park-glasgow/ The Bronze NNAS course is an accredited two day navigation course designed for complete beginners. Above two courses with The Adventure Academy CIC. Contact: 0141 628 8520 [email protected]

Administrative and Office Skills 10/11/2019 Introduction to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation 1 Day Highbridge, Secret World Wildlife Rescue. Contact: 01278 783250 [email protected] https://www.secretworld.org/ Please visit our website for more information 12/11/2019 ArcGIS: Introductory 2 Day Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton. Contact: 023 8059 2719 [email protected] http://www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/ This course introduces the underlying principles of Geographical Information Systems and examines the processes involved in the capture, storage, analysis and presentation of spatial data. This course is intended for those who have little or no GIS knowledge or who wish to undertake some formalized training in ArcGIS having been largely self-taught in the past. 13/11/2019 Management Training - London 1 Day St. Lukes' Community Centre, Talk Action. Contact: 02073244775 [email protected] https://www.talkaction.org/training/introductiontomanagement-november/ A leadership and management training programme for new and soon-to-be managers. 18/11/2019 Funding our Environment - selling your story 1 Day Torbay, Wild Ideas. Contact: 07871 343 872 [email protected] https://www.wild-ideas.org.uk/events/ An active workshop in how to sell your environmental improvement project. Inspire funders and donors to take action to support your organisation. 19/11/2019 ArcGIS: Advanced 2 Day Southampton, GeoData, University of Southampton. Contact: 023 8059 2719 [email protected] http://www.geodata.soton.ac.uk/training/ In this course the basic functionality of the main elements of ArcGIS (ArcMap, Catalog and ArcToolbox) is expanded upon and some extensions are introduced. Topics covered include: geodatabases; advanced labelling and symbology; advanced editing; using model builder; GIS customization with Python; extensions, online data, manipulating coordinate systems and spatial analysis/statistics tools. 19/11/2019 An Introduction to GIS 1 Day Nower Wood, Mill Way, leatherhead KT22 8QA, Surrey Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01372379523 [email protected] https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/events/2019-11-19-introduction-gis-guide-and-application If you are a teacher, surveyor or simply enthusiastic about capturing and manipulating data, then it is vital that you know about GIS (geographic Information system). This introductory course will explain how and why it is such an important tool when analysing data. 21/11/2019 Fundraising 1 Day Stirling, TCV Scotland. Contact: 01786 476170 [email protected] http://tcvscotland.eventbrite.com This course aims to help you turn your project ideas into effective funding applications. It will introduce beginners to the basics of fundraising and help those who are more experienced with further advice, support and inspiration. 23/11/2019 Adventure Writing Workshop 2 Day Bristol, Explorers Connect. Contact: https://www.explorersconnect.com/adventure-writing-workshop On this bespoke, two-day course, international adventure writer, broadcaster and media expert Belinda Dixon will show you how to use words to capture and immediately communicate your adventure stories... whether big, small or anything in between. From £274 24/11/2019 Wildlife Rehabilitation and Release 1 Day Highbridge, Secret World Wildlife Rescue. Contact: 01278 783250 [email protected] https://www.secretworld.org/ Please visit our website for more information 27/11/2019 Management Training - Edinburgh 1 Day The Melting Pot, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR, Talk Action. Contact: 02073244775 [email protected] https://www.talkaction.org/training/management-scotland-november/ A leadership and management training programme for new and soon-to-be managers. 29/11/2019 Writing winning funding bids 1 Day Exeter, Wild Ideas. Contact: 07871 343 872 [email protected] https://www.wild-ideas.org.uk/events/ A one-day course in writing funding bids. We will explore the key skills in making your conservation project's funding application stand out.

Community Engagement and Environmental Education 26/11/2019 Volunteer Management Training- Edinburgh 1 Day at The Melting Pot, 5 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PR https://www.talkaction.org/training/volunteer-management-training-scotland-november/ Helping volunteers love you – your organisation and the role they play. 26/11/2019 Engaging Communities in Climate Change 1 Day at St Luke's Community Centre, 90 Central St, London EC1V 8AJ https://www.talkaction.org/training/engaging-climate-change-london-november/ Above two courses with Talk Action. Contact: 02073244775 [email protected]

Countryside Management Techniques 16/11/2019 Practical Woodland Management 2 Day Greenwood Centre, Ironbridge, Smallwoods Association . Contact: 01952 432769 [email protected] http://www.smallwoods.org.uk

Page 19 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts An introduction to the woodland tasks needed to manage a woodland. Good practice guidelines along with top tips and techniques established over many years. Tree selection and thinning High pruning to improve timber quality, Tree planting Safe moving of timber and extraction, Dealing with brash, Ride management.

First Aid, Risk Assessment and other Health & Safety Related Courses 02/11/2019 Outdoor First Aid 2 Day The Climbing Academy, Glasgow, First Aid Training Cooperative. Contact: 07585723763 [email protected] http://www.firstaidtrainingcooperative.co.uk/outdoor Suitable for all types of outdoor practitioners. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together, and are progressed to being based in remote locations, potentially several hours from help. You will be very active on this course, both inside and outdoors. 02/11/2019 Level 3 Award in Outdoor First Aid (RQF) 2 Day https://theadventureacademy.org.uk/event/l3-award-in-outdoor-first-aid-2-3-nov-2019-pinkston-glasgow/ Our 16 hour outdoor first aid course is ideal if you need a first aid course for your employers or national governing body award. Our courses are fun, engaging and practical. 04/11/2019 Level 3 Award in Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) 1 Day https://theadventureacademy.org.uk/event/level-3-award-in-emergency-first-aid-at-work-4-nov-2019-pinkston-glasgow/ Our Emergency First Aid at work courses are designed for those working in low risk environments. Our courses are fun, engaging and practical. Above two courses at Pinkston Paddlesports with The Adventure Academy CIC. Contact: 0141 628 8520 [email protected] 05/11/2019 ROLO Health, Safety & Environmental Awareness 1 Day Settle BD24 9DN, Lowe Maintenance Training . Contact: 01729 825132 [email protected] http://www.lowe- maintenance.co.uk This one day course is a pre requisite for anyone within the land based industries who require a CSCS card to work on sites 06/11/2019 Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (RQF) 3 Day Pinkston Paddlesports, The Adventure Academy CIC. Contact: 0141 628 8520 [email protected] https://theadventureacademy.org.uk/event/l3-award-in-first-aid-at-work-6th-8th-nov-2019-pinkston-glasgow/ The First Aid at Work course is a three day course designed for higher risk work environments. 11/11/2019 REC Outdoor First Aid Course Level 2 2 Day Nower Wood, Mill Way, Leatherhead KT22 8QA, Surrey Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01372379523 [email protected] https://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/events/2019-11-14-outdoor-1st-aid-rec-level-2-nov-2019 Become a certified L2 Outdoor First Aider by completing this course. 12/11/2019 IOSH Managing Safety 3 Day Lincoln, APIS Solutions. Contact: 01522 753568 [email protected] http://www.apissolutions.co.uk 14/11/2019 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days at Lochore Meadows Country Park Suitable for all types of outdoor practitioners. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together, and are progressed to being based in remote locations, potentially several hours from help. You will be very active on this course, both inside and outdoors. 15/11/2019 Emergency First Aid at Work 1 Day at Transtion Extreme, Aberdeen Designed for low risk workplaces covering basic first aid skills and the roles and responsibilities of the Appointed Person. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together to incrementally develop skills throughout the course. Come prepared to be active and participate in progressive scenario practice. 15/11/2019 Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry 1 Day at Transtion Extreme, Aberdeen This course is specifically required by forestry workers to allow them to work for the Forestry Commission and other similar organisations. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together, and are progressed to being based in remote forestry locations. 15/11/2019 Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry 1 Day at EICA, Ratho, Edinburgh This course is specifically required by forestry workers to allow them to work for the Forestry Commission and other similar organisations. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together, and are progressed to being based in remote forestry locations. 16/11/2019 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days at Transtion Extreme, Aberdeen Suitable for all types of outdoor practitioners. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together, and are progressed to being based in remote locations, potentially several hours from help. You will be very active on this course, both inside and outdoors. Above courses with First Aid Training Cooperative. Contact: 07585723763 [email protected] http://www.firstaidtrainingcooperative.co.uk/outdoor 16/11/2019 Remote First Aid Training 2 Day Bristol, Explorers Connect. Contact: https://www.explorersconnect.com/remote-first-aid-training If you're looking to be more confident in the outdoors, would like to know what to do in an emergency, or to revalidate your first aid qualification for NGB awards, this hands-on Remote First Aid course with Explorers Connect is perfect for you. From £139 16/11/2019 ITC Outdoor First Aid Emergency Action (8 hours) 1 Day Preston Montford Field Centre, Growing Confidence Project, Field Studies Council. Contact: 01743852040 gc@field-studies- council.org http://www.field-studies-council.org/gc FREE course for ages 15-25 Please contact me if you require accommodation for the Friday night (16+) 22/11/2019 Emergency First Aid at Work 1 Day EICA, Ratho, Edinburgh, First Aid Training Cooperative. Contact: 07585723763 [email protected] http://www.firstaidtrainingcooperative.co.uk/outdoor

Page 20 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts Designed for low risk workplaces covering basic first aid skills and the roles and responsibilities of the Appointed Person. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together to incrementally develop skills throughout the course. Come prepared to be active and participate in progressive scenario practice. 28/11/2019 RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management 7 Day This qualification provides the essential knowledge relating to the training of pest control operatives. It is aimed at both existing technicians and individuals looking to enter the field of pest control. The course covers Vertebrates and Invertebrates, as well as Health, Safety and Legal Aspects of Pest Management. 28/11/2019 RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management 7 Day This qualification provides the knowledge relating to the training of pest control operatives and is aimed at both existing technicians and individuals looking to enter the field. The course covers both theory and practical aspects of Vertebrates and Invertebrates, as well as Health, Safety and Legal Aspects of Pest Management. Above two course at Bury St Edmunds, Pest Solution. Contact: 01284 766362 [email protected] http://www.pestcontroltraining.co 28/11/2019 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days at Inverness Youth Hostel Suitable for all types of outdoor practitioners. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together, and are progressed to being based in remote locations, potentially several hours from help. You will be very active on this course, both inside and outdoors. 30/11/2019 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days at EICA, Ratho, Edinburgh Suitable for all types of outdoor practitioners. Theoretical training and practical scenarios are used together, and are progressed to being based in remote locations, potentially several hours from help. You will be very active on this course, both inside and outdoors. Above two courses with First Aid Training Cooperative. Contact: 07585723763 [email protected] http://www.firstaidtrainingcooperative.co.uk/outdoor

Identification and Field Survey Skills - Herpetology, Fish and Invertebrates 08/11/2019 Natterjacks and Red Rocks talk 1 Day at Heswall Hall, Wirral https://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-08-natterjacks-and-red-rocks-talk Join Wirral Wildlife local group to hear about natterjack toads and Red Rocks Nature Reserve by reserve manager, Sarah Bennett. 08/11/2019 A year in the life of a county moth recorder 1 Day at Holly Bank House, Thornton-Le-Moors https://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-08-year-life-county-moth-recorder Learn what a county moth recorder gets up to throughout the year and the importance of submitting your records 20/11/2019 Searching for rare mossland spiders 1 Day at Nantwich Methodist Church, Nantwich https://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-20-searching-rare-mossland-spiders-richard-gallon Join South Group local group for their monthly winter talk. Above courses with Cheshire Wildlife Trust . Contact: 01948 820728 [email protected] 30/11/2019 Discovering Diptera: Flies Under the Microscope 1 Day Epping Forest, Field Studies Council. Contact: 020 8502 8500 [email protected] http://c-js.co.uk/1tw0v3h This day course will provide an introduction to the Diptera, getting familiar with some of the major families and with a focus on some of the larger and more colourful species in the hoverfly, soldierfly, robberfly and related families.

Identification and Field Survey Skills - Mammals 02/11/2019 Wildlife Trailing Intensive 10 Day Midhurst, John Rhyder. Contact: 01730 816299 [email protected] http://www.woodcraftschool.co.uk/courses/bushcraft-nature-courses/wildlife-trailing-intensive.html This is a unique course which fully develops proficiency in animal trailing, broadly following and using the categories employed by CyberTracker as assessment criteria for the trailing evaluation. spoor recognition, spoor anticipation, anticipation of dangerous situations, alertness and stealth leading too what is a most in-depth and thorough trailing criteria 07/11/2019 Assessing Trees for Bats 1 Day Abinger Common, Surrey, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 [email protected] https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/assessing-trees-for-bats-tickets-52270406192 A one day course giving participants knowledge of legislation relating to bat roosts, a better understanding of tree health and safety surveys and an opportunity to view and survey a range of trees on site 09/11/2019 Wildlife Trailing Intensive 10 Days Day Midhurst, Woodcraft School ltd. Contact: 01730 816299 [email protected] http://www.woodcraftschool.co.uk/courses/bushcraft-nature-courses/wildlife-trailing-intensive.html This is a unique course which fully develops proficiency in animal trailing, broadly following and using the categories employed by CyberTracker as assessment criteria for the trailing evaluation. spoor recognition, spoor anticipation, anticipation of dangerous situations, alertness and stealth leading too what is a most in-depth and thorough trailing criteria 18/11/2019 Mammal Monitoring 1 Day Cumbernauld, TCV Scotland. Contact: 01786 476170 [email protected] http://tcvscotland.eventbrite.com Basic introduction to monitoring common mammals as an engagement tool. Covering reading tracks, trails and signs, camera trapping, surveying and recording.

Identification and Field Survey Skills - Plants and Habitats 01/11/2019 A Weekend with Fungi - Beginners Course 2 Day Margam, Field Studies Council. Contact: 01639 895636 [email protected] http://c-js.co.uk/1tw0v3h

Page 21 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts This is an introductory course on fungi exploring different places to find them in the grounds of Margam Country Park in south Wales. We will identify them initially to families and take some to species and use the names to find out more about their way of life and natural history. 02/11/2019 Mosses and Liverworts 1 Day Bushy Park, Field Studies Council. Contact: 01306 734501 [email protected] http://c-js.co.uk/1tw0v3h Surrounded by an abundance of eye-catching common species, as well as Scottish rarities, Kindrogan is an ideal place to study bryophytes. Emphasis will be placed on field characteristics, backed up by work in the laboratory, including the use of identification keys. 02/11/2019 Identification of Fungi III 1 Day Hothfield Heathlands, Kent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01622 662012 [email protected] https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-02-identification-fungi-iii Helpful tips on identification of larger fungi and their habitats in the field. 05/11/2019 Identifying Plants when not in Flower 2 Day Attenborough Nature Reserve, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Contact: 0115 972 1777 [email protected] https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/identifying-plants-when-they-are-not-in-flower- tickets-63336995659?aff=erellivmlt An introduction to Poland and Clement’s 'Vegetative Key'. We will focus on practical skills with the opportunity to use this key both individually and in groups. Lunch and refreshments are provided on both days. 9.30am-4.30pm each day. 08/11/2019 Getting to Know Conifers 2 Day Juniper Hall, Field Studies Council. Contact: 01306 734501 [email protected] http://c-js.co.uk/1tw0v3h Autumn and winter provide a wonderful opportunity to focus our attention on the conifers, most of which are evergreen and still bear cones. The British flora is remarkably poor in diversity of native conifers but many introduced species form a major feature in our landscape. *MMU 15/11/2019 Trees and Tree Identification: The Challenge of Early Winter 2 Day Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council. Contact: 01206 297110 [email protected] http://c-js.co.uk/1tw0v3h This course is concerned with identification. This course is suitable for beginners and all those who love trees. No previous knowledge will be assumed. 23/11/2019 Getting to know Conifers 1 Day at Tyland Barn https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-23-getting-know-conifers Pine, spruce, larch, fir, cedar, redwood... an introduction to identification in the classroom through foliage and cones. Linked to next day. 24/11/2019 Conifers at Bedgebury Pinetum 1 Day at Bedgebury Pinetum https://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-24-conifers-bedgebury-pinetum Field studies amongst the largest collection of conifers in the UK. Linked to previous day. Above two courses with Kent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01622 662012 [email protected]

Photography 01/11/2019 Wildlife photography with Ben Hall 1 Day Bickley Hall Farm, Malpas, Cheshire Wildlife Trust . Contact: 01948 820728 [email protected] https://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-01-wildlife-photography-ben-hall Award winning photographer and Cheshire Widllife Trust Vice-President, Ben Hall leads this wildlife photography workshop to help you get more out of your camera and try out yor skills in an outdoor photography session. 02/11/2019 Autumn Photography in Epping Forest 1 Day Epping Forest, Field Studies Council. Contact: 020 8502 8500 [email protected] https://c- js.co.uk/2KnWpZk Learn how to capture the glorious autumn colours of Epping Forest with your camera on this very user-friendly photography course and achieve interesting photographs of the season's woodland flora and fauna. Demystify your camera and find out how to take good close-up pictures using different angles. 03/11/2019 Field Craft and Animal Tracking - Get Close To Wildlife 1 Day Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497544 [email protected] https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/2019-11-03-field-craft-and-animal-tracking-get-close-to-wildlife-03112019 Renowned wildlife photographer and author David Plummer shares his secrets in this new course aimed at teaching you the field craft required to get closer to wildlife while respecting and not disturbing the wildlife itself.

Practical Countryside Skills 02/11/2019 Introduction to Hedgelaying 1 Day Tinsley Green, Sussex, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497544 [email protected] https://sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk/whats-on/2019-11-02-introduction-to-hedgelaying-02112019 Hedgelaying is a traditional rural skill used to create a stock-proof field barrier. Yet hedgerows themselves are an important habitat for many species of wildlife. Whether you have a large area of land or a relatively small garden the addition of a hedgerow can serve as an attractive, functional feature which will also benefit birds, insects, small mammals and many other species. 02/11/2019 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Day Broadway Tower, Cotswolds Conservation Board. Contact: 01451 862000 [email protected] https://www.cotswoldsruralskills.org.uk/events/view/751/dry-stone-walling-beginners You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, stone sorting, laying foundations, building walls, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, different types of stone, the tools and more. You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! 09/11/2019 Introduction to Hedgelaying 2 Day

Page 22 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts Greenwood Centre, Ironbridge, Smallwoods Association . Contact: 01952 432769 [email protected] http://www.smallwoods.org.uk All aspects of hedge laying including: Identify different hedge laying styles; Identify suitable hedge species; Undertake the different stages of hedge laying, pleaching, stacking and binding; Lay a number of hedges of different sizes types and ages; Use and maintain the different hand tools needed in hedge laying. 15/11/2019 Hedgelaying for Beginners 1 Day Gowy Meadows, Thornton-le-Moors , Cheshire Wildlife Trust . Contact: 01948 820728 [email protected] https://www.cheshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2019-11-15-hedgelaying-beginners Spend a day learning the traditional craft of hedgelaying. You will each have a section of hedge to work on while you get to grips with the use of billhooks, hatchets and saws. 16/11/2019 Dry Stone Walling 1 Day Settle BD24 9DN, Lowe Maintenance Training . Contact: 01729 825132 [email protected] http://www.lowe- maintenance.co.uk Have a go at dry stone walling, the day involves repairing a gap in a dry stone wall, subject to site location and will vary from one location to another. 23/11/2019 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Days at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire https://www.cotswoldsruralskills.org.uk/events/view/757/dry-stone-walling-beginners You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, stone sorting, laying foundations, building walls, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, different types of stone, the tools and more. You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! 26/11/2019 Dry Stone Walling - Beginners 2 Days at 417 Bike Park, Crickley Hill Farm, Crickley Hill, Witcombe, GL3 4SS https://www.cotswoldsruralskills.org.uk/events/view/765/dry-stone-walling-beginners-new-course You can expect to learn about: dismantling walls, stone sorting, laying foundations, building walls, adding through stones and copping stones, dressing the stone, different types of stone, the tools and more. You will be building a wall that will remain part of the Cotswolds landscape for the next 100-200 years! Above two coures with Cotswolds Conservation Board. Contact: 01451 862000 [email protected]

Practical Countryside Skills - Machinery 04/11/2019 Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling and Processing of Trees up to 380mm (formally CS30 and CS31) NPTC / City and Guilds 4 Day Four days training plus a fifth day for the assessment. Covering the maintenance of a chainsaw, cross cutting and felling and processing trees upto 380mm in diameter Ideal for those new to chainsaws or those needing certificates of competence evidence. 06/11/2019 Safe Use of Rat and Mice Poison NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day Any one who uses rat/mice poison as a professional (farmer/gamekeeper/pest controller etc) will need a certificate of competence from Spring 2016. This one day course plus one day assessment upon achievement will enable you to purchase the rodenticides you require for pest control, this is also available online (learn at home then attend the face to face practical assessment) 07/11/2019 Safe Use of Aluminium Phosphide for Vertebrate Pest Control (Phostoxin and Talunex) NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day Phostoxin and Talunex for the control of rabbits, rats and moles requires you to hold a certificate of competence to buy and apply the product. This one day training plus one day assessment will enable you to do so upon achievement. Above courses with Lowe Maintenance Training, Settle BD24 9DN. Contact: 01729 825132 [email protected] http://www.lowe-maintenance.co.uk 09/11/2019 NPTC Chainsaw Maintenance and Crosscutting 3 Day Greenwood Centre, Ironbridge, Smallwoods Association . Contact: 01952 432769 [email protected] http://www.smallwoods.org.uk 2 days plus 1 day assessment. Chainsaw maintenance - sharpening and routine chainsaw maintenance. Crosscutting - how to keep you safe and efficient, to prevent unnecessary wear or damage. NPTC approved assessor. The certificate will allow you to use a chainsaw on private and public woodlands which require prove of competence. 11/11/2019 Emergency Tree Work Operations (formally CS50) NPTC / City and Guilds 3 Day Three days training plus one day assessment, covering how to deal with emergency tree work operations. Techniques, winching and safe operation. 11/11/2019 PA1 - Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day This is a pre requisite for other pesticide application units, assessment is through on online multiple choice exam. Grandfather Rights unit 1 can be run along side this course 12/11/2019 PA6pp - Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (ECOPLUGS) NPTC / City and Guilds 0.5 Day Half day training plus one day assessment on the safe use of ECOPLUGS, pre requisite is PA1 12/11/2019 PA6inj - Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (stem injection) NPTC / City and Guilds 0.5 Day Half day training plus one day assessment on the safe use of stem injection equipment for giant hogweed, japanese knotweed etc, pre requisite is PA1 13/11/2019 PA6aw - Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment to or near water (knapsacks/lance from a tank) NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day This course is for people who use knapsacks or hand lances from a tank on or near water only, the pre-requisite is PA1. Training is one day plus one day for the assessment. 13/11/2019 PA6a - Safe Application of Pesticides Using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (knapsacks/lance from a tank) NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day

Page 23 CJS Weekly®: 20 September 2019 Please remember to mention CJS® when responding to adverts This course is for people who use knapsacks or hand lances from a tank, the pre-requisite is PA1. Training is one day plus one day for the assessment. Above courses with Lowe Maintenance Training, Settle BD24 9DN. Contact: 01729 825132 [email protected] http://www.lowe-maintenance.co.uk 14/11/2019 Practical Vertebrate Trapping 1 Day Bury St Edmunds, Pest Solution. Contact: 01284 766362 [email protected] http://www.pestcontroltraining.co This is a one-day course aimed at those who want to add vertebrate trapping, such as moles and rabbits to their portfolio. 18/11/2019 Chainsaw Maintenance, Cross Cutting and Felling and Processing of Trees up to 380mm (formally CS30 and CS31) NPTC / City and Guilds 4 Day Four days training plus a fifth day for the assessment. Covering the maintenance of a chainsaw, cross cutting and felling and processing trees upto 380mm in diameter Ideal for those new to chainsaws or those needing certificates of competence evidence. 19/11/2019 Safe Use of Brush Cutters and Trimmers NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day One day integrated training and assessment covering pre use checks, maintenance and safe use. Ideal for those in industries such as horticultural, landscaping, grounds maintenance sectors. 20/11/2019 Safe Use of Hedge Cutters Handheld NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day One day integrated training and assessment covering pre use checks, maintenance and safe use. Ideal for those in industries such as horticultural, landscaping, grounds maintenance sectors. 21/11/2019 Safe Use of Leaf Blowers NPTC / City and Guilds 0.5 Day Half a day integrated training and assessment covering pre use checks, maintenance and safe use. Ideal for those in industries such as horticultural, landscaping, grounds maintenance sectors. Above courses with Lowe Maintenance Training, Settle BD24 9DN. Contact: 01729 825132 [email protected] http://www.lowe-maintenance.co.uk 21/11/2019 RSPH Level 2 Award in the safe use of Rodenticides 1 Day Bury St Edmunds, Pest Solution. Contact: 01284 766362 [email protected] http://www.pestcontroltraining.co The RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Rodenticides provides learners with an understanding of why the purchase and use of rodenticides is controlled and why other rodent control methods should be considered before rodenticides are used. 22/11/2019 ATV Sit In (Polaris/Gator) NPTC / City and Guilds 1 Day One day integrated training and assessment covering pre use checks, maintenance and safe use. Ideal for those in industries such as horticultural, landscaping, grounds maintenance sectors. 25/11/2019 Tree Climbing and Aerial Rescue (formally CS38) NPTC / City and Guilds 5 Day A five day course plus one day assessment. Covering accessing a tree safely, positioning techniques within the crown and aerial rescue methods. Equipment can be provided please contact us for more details Above two courses with Lowe Maintenance Training, Settle BD24 9DN. Contact: 01729 825132 [email protected] http://www.lowe-maintenance.co.uk

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