Working in the Dyfi Biosphere

Dyfi Biosphere Education Group Spring 2011

What’s the vision? A few years ago, a group of people who live in the Dyfi Valley came together and said “We have a vision for this place.”

What was their vision? “We want people to know and respect this special place. In this booklet They will protect its beauty and wildlife and care for its people, his- tory and language. People will try to live without damaging the CAT ...... 2 planet. They will be able to work in local businesses and provide CCW ...... 4 goods and services for the people who live here. We will call this Dyfi Woodlands ...... 6 special place, ‘The Dyfi Biosphere’” FACE ...... 12 Machinations…………………………...14 How do people try to achieve this vision? Montgomery Wildlife Trust ...... 16 RSPB ...... 18 We can do many things in the Dyfi Biosphere to live more Template…………………………………..20 sustainably. We can manage the land to make sure that we grow food effi- ciently, look after our wildlife and reduce carbon emissions. Consider : We can develop our renewable energy resources. Why did these people choose We can make sure our buildings are energy efficient. these careers? What are the attitudes and We can create sustainable transport systems. values which are important to We can develop local sustainable businesses. them?

What skills do they need to do their jobs?

What do they enjoy about their ‘world of work’? Julie Bromilow Education Officer

All the experience I have had meeting different people and working in different places helps me begin to understand the way the world works. I love sharing my ideas about sustainable living with other people.. I know it’s the right thing for me to do now. Why did you decide to work as an education What is CAT? officer? The Centre for Alterna- I’m passionate about our planet and the people and wildlife that tive Technology (CAT) is live on it. I don’t think people deliberately try and destroy it, but an organisation which we are. I used to be a primary school teacher . Our pupils wanted helps people to find out to find out about how to be environmentally friendly, but as teach- how to live sustainably. ers we didn’t know how to teach them these skills. I wanted a job

Visitors come here to see where I could help people find out how to live sustainably. eco buildings and water I also like to follow my instinct. I didn’t plan to have this job, but it systems. They can learn feels like the right thing to do for now. about renewable energy What qualifications or experience helped and organic growing . you when you applied for this job?

I am a qualified teacher but my experiences working in over forty We also do research so jobs in factories, bars and shops, and farms, in the UK and overseas that we can try and work out what we need to do have also been useful. One of my favourite jobs was working on a to live without using fos- farm. In the summer we had to pick wild oats out of the wheat sil fuels at all. People crops so they wouldn’t make the wheat taste bitter. need this research to Volunteering was one of the best ways to get experience. I’ve help them make plans for worked on organic farms in Poland and Portugal, and in a school in the future. . Ghana. I helped build a sustainable house out of mud in Thailand 2 and used my English language skills with Greenpeace in Japan. .I became a volunteer at CAT to find out more about sustainability. Then I could be an environmental educator. A typical day

Every day is different. Most days I work at CAT,.

Sometimes I have to travel so that I can discuss sustainable education at meetings and conference or in schools. I always travel by train so I often have to get up very early and cycle to the station in the dark.

At CAT. I give talks and run workshops for pupils, stu- My place of work: Centre for Alternative Technology, Machynlleth dents, teachers and groups of adults. They like to see What do you like best about your job? examples of sustainable buildings. Sometimes they I like it when the people I teach are excited about the future. want to understand the technology better. some- And I love to have a job where I am always learning new things times they want to try and skills. I like the people I work with. They are all very positive things out themselves. My and enthusiastic and caring. I love working in a place where favourite workshops are there are lovely gardens and beautiful views. about the way we use the land and produce food. What are your hopes for the future of the Dyfi Biosphere ? At the moment I’m working on a website project for I would like the Dyfi Biosphere to be a place where there are schools called Footprint enough interesting sustainable jobs for everyone that lives there. Futures. I had to think I would like it to be so easy to be sustainable that people don’t about works well on a web- have to think about it. site. This summer I will be writing teaching materials Do you live sustainably? for a nature reserve. I’ve had to find out about wild- I don’t fly, and I don’t drive. I like to travel overseas, but I go by bus life in the sand dunes. or train. I walk and cycle as much as possible. My boyfriend is a fire- There are six people in the man though, and he always has to be near his car when he’s on call. education department. We So I am in a car more often than I’d like to be! I live in a very small work together and share place which doesn’t need much energy to heat. I have a wood stove ideas. I talk to the engineers and burn local wood. I grow fruit and vegetables and create wildlife and gardeners and builders habitats in my garden. I only eat a small amount of meat from the and scientists to find out what they know. It’s great local butchers and I try not to eat too much dairy produce. Most of being part of a team. the time I eat fresh, local, home cooked food. 3 Mike Bailey Senior Reserve Manager, Dyfi National Nature Reserve

"I’m proud that we’ve managed to protect the wildlife and share this beautiful place with visitors.”

Why did you decide to work as a reserve What is CCW? manaer? Countryside Council for Wales (CCW) is the govern- I wanted to work for an organisation like the Countryside Council ment body for nature con- for Wales because of my strong interest in wildlife, earth sci- servation and countryside ences and practical aspects of nature conservation matters in Wales. CCW’s main functions are: the conservation and enhancement of the natural beauty and amenity of the countryside; the promotion of enjoyment of the countryside, including opportunities for What qualifications or experience helped open-air recreation and the you when you applied for this job? study of nature; and the provision of independent of advice to WAG based on strong scientific evidence. I worked as a volunteer and seasonal ranger in the Peak District National Park after completing a degree in Geology. I went on to work as a Countryside Ranger in Cheshire for 8 years and studied for PGDip in Countryside Management and M.Sc. in Ecology. This gave me the knowledge and experience to gain a Warden post (now called Senior Reserve Manager) with NCC (now CCW).

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I like to meet my local team members in the morning so that we can discuss our work. We talk about the wildlife we’ve seen at our reserves at Ynyslas and at Cors fochno and how we can look after our visitors.

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I try to spend some time with the students who ar here on work experience placements— even if it’s only for a cup of My place of work: Dyfi Nature Reserve, Ynyshir coffee.

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It’s wonderful to be able to enjoy nature and see others enjoy it I spend some time in the office too. I feel proud that we’ve been able to improve the fortunes every day. I’m often asked to give presentations and write of some of our important wildlife species. reports. I try to spend some time reading the records pre- What are your hopes for the future of the pared by other scientists . Dyfi Biosphere ? 13.00 I hope that the Dyfi Biosphere will become a model area for caring for our planet, where all landowners and residents work together to I spend some time dealing restore the biodiversity of the area. We will have to think of ways we with the public. I’m currently can respond to climate change. trying to think of ways that disabled visitors can enjoy our reserve. Health and safety is very important so we often Do you live sustainably? need to check the wooden I grow my own vegetables, have planted a small copse on my land handrails and decking. and heat my house from sustainable timber supplies. I’d like to 15.00 reduce my dependence on my car but since I live over 2 miles away from the nearest bus stop/ train station it’s very difficult. I always like to spend a few . hours on site and enjoy leading guided walks so that others can see what I see.

5 Kirsten Manley Woodland Educator

"Guiding groups of children and adults to explore and discover the wonders of the woodland, seeing them realise their skills when working with wood and hear- ing how they’ve learnt so much from their experience makes me realise that I’ve found the perfect job!” Kirsten Manley

Why did you decide to work as a woodland What is Dyfi Woodlands? educator? Dyfi Woodlands is a group of people who I have always enjoyed spending time in nature, especially wood- formed a company to lands. It stimulates the mind and imagination. It can be exciting work with people in as well as calming. As a teacher, I would always make sure that woodlands of the Dyfi the children I worked with had access to the outdoors through- Biosphere. We run For- out the day. I read about Forest School and was inspired by the est School activities with fact that the woodland was the classroom. I decided to train to groups of adults and chil- become a Forest School leader and since then I have become dren. Children from more and more interested in using woodlands as a space for play schools come to visit and a resource for learning. woodlands with us to What qualifications or experience helped learn about the trees, you when you applied for this job? plants and animals that To be able to work in the woods with groups of children and live there. Teenagers and adults, I needed to have worked with children before and have a adults work with us to Forest School Leader Award. I already have a diploma and de- build with timber using gree in teaching and I have taught as a teacher for 11 years. The modern and ancient Forest School course taught me safe ways of working with tools woodcraft methods. and fire in the woods. Since then I've been on ecology courses to learn more about plants and animals that live in woodlands and woodcraft courses to learn how to use tools to make useful 6 objects and buildings out of timber. A typical day

Every day is different in this job. Some days I am in the office from 8.30am to 6pm filling funding forms, writing reports, planning activities or calculating costs for projects. Other days I might be in meetings with people to talk about and plan new and exciting projects.

8.00 My favourite days begin at 8am in the woods, checking the site is safe to use, set- My place of work: Ty Gwyn Woodlands, Forge, Powys ting up equipment and the shelter, gathering wood and What do you like best about your job? lighting the fire. Then I meet with the team to talk The best part of my job is that I am able to work outdoors most of the about the plans for the day. time. This is a classroom that is changing each day and each season and there is always something new to learn. I also like working with people of 10.00 When the group arrives at all ages and other organisations. Forestry Commission Wales work with 10am and I spend until us to make sure the woodlands we use are well managed. We invite local 2.30pm observing and help- people into the woods to help count the animals, plants and trees that are ing the children explore the there. This helps us to make sure we are careful about which trees we fell wood, use tools and cook for building and which areas we use for exploring. over the fire or hunt for mini-beasts, make dens and play games. What are your hopes for the future of the Dyfi Biosphere ? 15.00 When the group leaves, I I would like to see more and more people who live in the Dyfi work with the team to make Biosphere sharing their ideas with each other. I hope that those sure the site is left as we found it. We then meet to who were born and live here find ways to communicate and work talk about how the day together to preserve the natural resources while making sure went and how we can im- their economy survives for the enjoyment of future generations. prove on what we did.

16.00 The team returns all the Do you live sustainably? equipment to the store- I aim to live sustainably by buying locally grown food and recycling my room and we head to the office to write an evaluation waste. I’ve moved into a new house and would like to start growing about the day. my own food and install a wood fuelled stove to provide heating because gas is a fossil fuel that cannot be renewed. Unfortunately, sometimes I am contracted to work in a different county and so have to 7 drive more miles than I’d like to. Adam Thorogood Woodland Manager

"Woodlands are amazing places to work, they are constantly changing from season to season. My work is good for the woodland as it helps more trees to grow yet it also provides fuel and building materials for people in a sustainable way, I like this combination." Adam Thorogood

Why did you decide to work as a woodland What is Dyfi Woodlands? educator? Dyfi Woodlands is a I decided to follow a career in woodlands and forestry because I really group of people who enjoy woodlands, I've always been interested in forests since I was formed a company to young. I wanted a job that would let me work outside, using my body work with people in yet also needed thinking and strategy. My job involves looking closely woodlands of the Dyfi at woodlands to see how the trees are growing, writing management Biosphere. We run For- plans to state how I would manage the trees, using maps and measur- est School activities with ing tools to record and measure the woodland and using chainsaws to groups of adults and chil- fell trees safely. It's a really good mix of skills and it keeps me busy. dren. Children from schools come to visit woodlands with us to What qualifications or experience helped learn about the trees, you when you applied for this job? plants and animals that I have a diploma in Forestry from Bangor University, I'm currently live there. Teenagers and studying to turn this into a Masters qualification, but have to write a adults work with us to big essay first. I have a number qualifications in Sustainable Woodland build with timber using Management and Woodland Crafts. I also have National Proficiency modern and ancient Tests Council (NPTC) certificates in chainsaw use which qualifies me to woodcraft methods. fell up to 70 centimetre diameter trees and deal with trees that have been blown over by the wind. I did a degree in English literature at 8 University and have re-skilled in forestry over the years, just goes to show that you can changes paths if you want to! A typical day

We manage the woods in Autumn and Winter when the sap has moved into the roots of the trees, the leaves have fallen and the nesting birds won't be dis- turbed. 9.00 I walk around a woodland, reading the management plan and selecting trees that need to be felled. I check that my chainsaw is sharp and running smoothly, I wait for my friend to arrive. I never My place of work: Ty Gwyn Woodlands, Forge work alone in the woods as a chainsaw is a dangerous What do you like best about your job? tool. It is a job that keeps you in touch with the seasons. In the Spring I see 11.00 It can take an hour or more the first flowers emerge on the forest floor and see the leaves of the to fell a tree and remove tree appear first as buds and then as full leaves. In the Autumn I see the the branches from the leaves turn into so many colours; reds, browns and yellows. I can see stems. If the tree doesn’t the impact that my work has on the woodland, felling trees allows more fall properly and gets light into the forest floor helping more young trees to grow and the caught up in the canopy, trees that are already there to grow better. I also like seeing the trees you have to use the winch to pull it out. getting turned into useful products after being felled. I like being still 12.00 and observing the woodland but I also like doing physical work, you feel Setting up the winch is a very satisfied at the end of the day. very logical process involv- What are your hopes for the future of the Dyfi ing working out the load that the tree is likely to put Biosphere ? on the winch and which There are already a lot of sustainable businesses in the area but I think direction it needs to move we could see more spring up, employing more local people and encour- to free it, it can be quite hard work! aging young people to stay, live and work in the Biosphere. I think that 15.00 we need to think about food and fuel production and try to source more Once the tree is laying on from the Biosphere itself . the floor, the trunk is cut in cross-sections to different Do you live sustainably? sizes depending on the end I try to live sustainably as possibly, I grow a lot of my own food and buy lo- use: building timber, fence cal food. I ride my bike a lot and try to reduce my energy use at home. Un- posts or firewood. fortunately, I need to use fossil fuels to power my chainsaw but it is only a small amount of petrol. Producing firewood for heating peoples' homes helps them to reduce their reliance on fossil fuels so I think the small use of 9 petrol is far outweighed by the use of wood as a renewable energy source. Tom Deacon Environmental Educator

"The outdoors is where I feel most alive, nature inspires me in so many ways. See- ing the excited reaction of many young people I work with to stunning views or new experiences in the outdoors gives me huge satisfaction” Tom Deacon

What is Dyfi Woodlands? Why did you decide to work as an environmental educator? Dyfi Woodlands is a I have always had a great passion for the natural world, and from group of people who a young age liked to share my knowledge and enthusiasm for the formed a company to outdoors with others. The combination of these two led me in a work with people in meandering fashion to becoming an environmental educator. I woodlands of the Dyfi now work for both the Field Studies Council, one of the UK’s Biosphere. We run For- leading Field Studies providers, and more recently with Coedti- est School activities with roedd Dyfi Woodlands in the Dyfi Biosphere. I chose teaching in groups of adults and the outdoors over working in a school because I feel the most children. Children from alive when I am out in all weathers enjoying and sharing inspir- schools come to visit ing landscapes. woodlands with us to learn about the trees, What qualifications or experience helped plants and animals that you when you applied for this job? live there. Teenagers and adults work with us My ‘A’ Levels in Biology and Geography have given me a very to build with timber us- useful background knowledge in two key subjects relating to my ing modern and ancient work, I also have a BSc Honours degree in Ocean Science with woodcraft methods. Geography. Having a degree level qualification and being a qualified Forest School Leader are both required qualifications for the work I currently do. I also need to be First Aid qualified for the 10 work I do, this is something I have to refresh every three years. A typical day

It is very difficult to say what a ‘typical’ day entails in my work. One of the things I love so much about what I do is the diversity of locations, people I work with and the groups I teach.

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My working day usually starts at around 8am with preparations for the day ahead. That may be photo- copying, checking the My place of work: I work across the Dyfi Biosphere, but mainly in Forge weather forecast, setting up a teaching space, rigging up a tarpaulin as shelter if What do you like best about your job? working in the woods or I love working outdoors in all conditions, seeing and sensing the checking through my plan changing seasons and being surrounded by inspiring landscapes for the day and ecosystems. I also get great enjoyment from working with 10.00 young people from a variety of backgrounds, interests and per-

spectives. I will then spend the rest of What are your hopes for the future of the my day with the group of young people (generally Dyfi Biosphere ? aged between 6 and 18) I hope that people within the Dyfi Biosphere can live comfortably leading educational and and happily within, enjoy and care for this magnificent landscape. I play activities in woodlands of the Dyfi Biosphere or would like to think that these people can also share their ideas and carrying out fieldwork ideals with each other, and others outside the Biosphere, on how around Snowdonia National they can maintain the strong social, environmental and economic Park. well being of the Biosphere.

Do you live sustainably?

As a keen watcher of the weather I am very aware of the rapid change in our world’s weather and climate. As such I am very keen to keep my impact on the planet and it’s over stretched resources as low as I can. I live in an off-grid farmhouse tucked away in a re- mote valley within the Dyfi Biosphere. All the electricity I use comes from eight solar panels in the garden; I grow lots of my own 11 food, keep chickens and try to buy organic and local goods. Jane Powell Wales Education Coordinator

"When I see school cooks, teachers, pupils and farmers sitting down to share a feast of locally grown food, and then talking about how it got there, I know that I’ve chosen the right job”

Why did you decide to work in food and What is FACE? farming education? FACE stands for Farming and I’m interested in food production and the environment, and I Countryside Education also enjoy talking to people. I think food and farming is a great area to work in, because we all have to eat, and so everyone has FACE is a charity which an opinion. Healthy eating, fresh air and exercise are really good for you, so I have an opportunity here to improve people’s lives, promotes understand- which is very rewarding. ing of farming and the countryside in schools What qualifications or experience helped

you when you applied for this job? I have a science degree and a teaching qualification. I’ve always enjoyed gardening, and I’ve worked on farms a bit too—I spent a summer once on mixed farm in Switzerland, and I’ve picked fruit in East Anglia. I’ve also done voluntary conservation work, including woodland management and drystone walling. I speak Welsh, which is very useful for talking to farmers and teachers in this area.

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The first thing I do every morning is to read my e- mails and open the post. Today I take two bookings from teachers who want to come on a training course.

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I often write information sheets for teachers before they take their pupils on My place of work: IBERS, Aberystwyth University farm visits. Today I correct a sheet about farm visits I wrote last week.

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It’s always hectic when we organise open days and training I join some of my colleagues events but I love bringing people together – farmers, teachers, in the canteen and usually children, the public. talk about work—everyone here is involved with farming in some way. What are your hopes for the future of the Dyfi Biosphere ? 14.00

I’d like to see more food produced in the Biosphere, and more I visit a nearby farm. The people enjoying it. In the past people round here grew oats for in- farmer wants to have school stance, and a lot more fruit and vegetables, and there’s no reason visits but is worried about why we shouldn’t grow these crops again. We could learn a lot from health and safety, so I give the past that will help us in future. her some advice on hand- washing facilities. She has some lovely new lambs.

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I load some photographs on I try to. I have an electric bike – but I still drive a car. I grow some to the computer and try to fruit and vegetables at home, get involved with community projects, decide which photograph and wear lots of jumpers in winter! should be on the front cover of our next

13 Sarah Reast Manager

"When the building is full of the sound of excited children, the enticing smell of home cooking, the laughter of the kitchen staff and contented adults looking on, I know that I’ve chosen the right job.” Sarah Reast

Why did you decide to work as a manager What is Machinations? of a visitor attraction? Machinations is a visitor centre which com- I decided to join the family business in order to live and raise prises a cafe, shop, children in this area. I enjoy work that is full of variety and small museum of me- flexibility. I have the creative skills that are relevant to the chanical models, play design and invention of mechanical models and like looking after barn and rabbit village. such an interesting and unique collection. Tourism is a very Machinations is part of important source of income in a rural area. Families like to use our centre as a perfect stop on their journeys through the heart a family business in of Wales. Llanbrynmair that at- What qualifications or experience helped tracts local visitors as you when you applied for this job? much as those from afar. The centre is open Accountancy skills are really important although I have no formal every day all year qualifications in the subject. Good communication skills in Welsh round. and English are extremely important and the desire to make customers happy. I have to understand the needs of disabled people, politics and the economy. I also have to be able to cook really good food! I feel that I have to be able to turn my hand at anything, like a Jack of all trades. The list is endless!

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The first thing I do every morning is let the rabbits out onto the grass in front of the cafe and see that they have food and water.

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Then I go through to the kitchen and make sure the staff are happy and sure of their jobs and order any food or drinks needed for cooking or selling in the My place of work: Machinations, Llanbrynmair cafe.

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I love keeping the customers happy and enjoy their praise and I have to check that all the appreciation. I love being part of the team of staff as we are all models in the exhibition are working and make sure that good friends. the place is clean and safe.

What are your hopes for the future of the 14.00 Dyfi Biosffer ? I have to spend quite a lot of time in the office proc- I hope to see all the different sectors of the community essing the money that communicating and collaborating in a sustainable way. I hope we comes in and paying bills. will celebrate and appreciate the wealth around us in our Throughout the day I an- environment, our heritage, our culture and our industry swer enquiries from customers and organise events like Birthday parties. Do you live sustainably?

In some ways, yes I do. I try to use as little energy (electricity and oil) as possible, at home and in work and I process rubbish very respon- sibly. Living somewhere rural makes it very difficult to use public transport and I regret my dependency on the car.

15 Abi Crutcher Education Officer

As a child I used to say ‘Waw” when I saw something special on our nature walks and I still say “Waw” today. I know that I’ve chosen the right job!

Why did you decide to work as an What is the Montomery Wildlife Trust? education officer for a wildlife trust?

The Montgomeryshire My daughter, who was then 9, suggested that I should do a job Wildlife Trust promotes like this, as I had taken her class for a nature walk in nearby wildlife conservation in woods, and we had all enjoyed it. At the time, I was working as a Montgomeryshire. We locum contact lens fitter, but needed a more reliable income. currently manage 20 Initially I intended to set up my own business, but I was offered a nature reserves. Our job with Kent Wildlife Trust, which I did for 2 years before aim is to rebuild moving to Montgomeryshire in 2009 biodiversity, and engage people with their environment. What qualifications or experience helped you when you applied for this job?

I have no formal qualifications in my field of work, but I have huge curiosity regarding the natural world. I get as excited as my students when I find something unusual, and I think that’s probably the most important qualification.

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If I am doing a school visit, I start by setting up all the equipment we need, and checking the reserve for things that could cause accidents.

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When the school arrive, I do a short introduction to the reserve before we start our My place of work: Cors Dyfi Nature Reserve activities. Often we do activities like pond dipping, What do you like best about your job? mini-beasting and bird- There is plenty of variety, I get to work outdoors a lot, and most watching. We also play importantly, I feel as if I am helping towards making the world a games which help children better place. to learn about food chains, senses, and wildlife needs.

What are your hopes for the future of the Dyfi Biosffer ? 14.30 I hope the Dyfi Biosphere will continue to set an example to show others how we can live in a sustainable way that’s good for When the school leaves, it’s the environment. time to tidy up before going back to the office to check my e-mail, make some Do you live sustainably? phone calls, and pack up Largely yes. I live on an organic farm, so I eat plenty of fresh local what I need for the next produce, and live in harmony with the natural environment. day.

Unfortunately I need to use my car to get to work, as there is no public transport where I live.

Monica Lloyd-Williams Field Teacher

I still love looking in my net or sample tray to see what I’ve found and when I can share my enthusiasm with children and young people, I know that I’ve chosen the right job.

Why did you decide to work as a field What is the RSPB? teacher? The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds I feel it is very important that all children should have the chance works to protect birds to explore, enjoy and learn about the natural world around and the environment. them. They should also be able to think about whether they feel Our beautiful RSPB re- it is important to protect habitats and wildlife, ’Biodiversity’, for serve, Ynys-hir is on the the future. I very much enjoy finding out about the world of River Dyfi Estuary. It nature and the animals which live around us and in my job I can has many habitats with share this. I often learn from pupils who point out new animals a variety of birds and or things about them which I had not noticed before. other animals to discover. What qualifications or experience helped you when you applied for this job?

I am teacher trained and have a degree in Zoology but the main qualification was enjoying sharing nature with children.

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Talk to the Reserve Warden to find out if any new birds or other animals have been seen.

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Meet Jenny, the other teacher, to check the plan for the day and set out the equipment we need.

My place of work: Ynys-hir Nature Reserve, Eglwys Fach 10.00

Greet the school group and spend the day with them What do you like best about your job? having fun exploring the reserve, pond I have been working at Ynys-hir for many years but I’m always dipping, grass sweeping and amazed when someone discovers something new. I love sharing playing games. The pupils their excitement when they find an animal which has decided to learn about the animals and make its home in the area. For the first time. plants living in the different habitats. What are your hopes for the future of the 14.30 Dyfi Biosffer ? Say goodbye to the group, I hope that the nature reserves in the Biosphere will carry on clear up the equipment and being managed for wildlife and that numbers of birds such as talk about the day with breeding lapwing increase. I also hope that my children and Jenny to share our experi- grand children and those of my neighbours, can continue to live ences and what we learnt. and work in the area with sustainable jobs and Welsh as a living

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Do you live sustainably? I try, for example by saving water, travelling more by train, recycling and buying local food. I have put in a wood burning stove to heat the house.

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