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Pembrokeshire Youth Enterprise Grant - Guidance and how to apply
1. Introduction 3. Eligibility 4. What is the Grant for? 6. Second Hand Equipment
7. Application and Assessment
8. Procurement Rules 9. Welsh Language 10. Subsidy Control 11. Post Completion - Terms and Conditions 12. Clawback of Funds 13. Data Protection 14. How to Apply
The information shown herein is for guidance only, and the Legal Terms and Conditions of the grant are set out in the Offer Letter of the approved applications. Guidance is still in draft and subject to change.

1. Introduction﻿

As part of their ongoing commitment to economic development and supporting businesses Pembrokeshire County council are delivering the Pembrokeshire Business Youth Enterprise Fund which is funded by the UK Governments Shared Prosperity Fund.

The aim of the grant intervention is to strengthen local entrepreneurial ecosystems and support businesses at all stages of their development to start, sustain, grow, and innovate, including through local networks

The aim of the Youth Enterprise Fund applicants aged 16 to 21 to create new businesses in the County, resulting directly in the creation of jobs, therefore improving the local economy.

The Fund will be a business grant scheme, which will include support towards capital expenditure projects and specialist revenue expenditure (not including ongoing running costs), where new jobs are a created and/or safeguarded because of the financial support.
The detail of the application guidance is in draft and is subject to change
2. The Offer﻿

Grants available between £250 and £1,000.

Each grant award will be based on 50% of eligible costs.

The minimum grant award is £250 (based on at least one new job created) and the maximum grant award per business is £1,000

We encourage that all jobs created with the support of the grant are paid the Real Living Wage (opens in a new tab)

The fund will support new entrepreneurs with their business start-up aspirations by providing financial contribution towards capital expenditure projects and/or specialist revenue expenditure, which will either enable further capital investment projects or a specific business start-up proposal which may involve high revenue costs.

Each business can only apply for the Youth Fund once but may apply for the Pembrokeshire Business Growth Fund for separate projects if they grow the business and create further jobs. The outcomes from the Youth Enterprise fund, i.e., commencement of trading and jobs created must be delivered before the application for the Business Growth Fund can be considered.

All jobs created as part of the grant must be claimed within 6 months of the date of final grant payment or 30th November 2024 whichever is the earliest date

It is important to note that grants are paid retrospectively, applicants must have the financial means to purchase the item(s) in full up front, and then claim the grant value from Pembrokeshire County Council following the claims process (please see in the terms and conditions within this document)

Both claims must be submitted within 3 months of the offer letter or by 30th October the latest whichever is the earliest date. To support cashflow, the grant team will consider the submission of two claims, but prior agreement must be sought from the Council.

3. Eligibility﻿﻿

The Pembrokeshire Youth Enterprise Fund is funded by UK Government via the Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered by Pembrokeshire County Council and as such is only available for application to groups or individuals with viable new businesses proposals to be located within Pembrokeshire and will be operating within or servicing one of the eligible sectors. The grant is only available for prestart businesses (not yet trading)

The grant will be open for application between March 2023 and August 2024 or until the fund is fully allocated.

Support is aimed primarily at new businesses to be operating in or servicing the following growth and foundation sectors:

Applications will however be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to their potential contribution and value to the local economy, e.g. creation of jobs in the County's primary and secondary town centres, rural areas, link to key strategic projects.

The following sectors are ineligible for support: -

All expenditure associated to the grant must be purchased and claimed within 3 months of the date of approval letter or no later than 30th October 2024, whichever is earliest. No extensions will be given for claims to be submitted. The proposed business and associated jobs must be created within 6 months of the final payment of grant or 30th November 2024 whichever is the earliest. Monitoring of the business and jobs created will take place and evidence will be required. Failure to achieve the committed outputs could result in the claw back of grant funds.

Upon giving reasonable notice, Pembrokeshire County Council reserves the right to monitor and maintain evidence at 1, 3 and 5 years from the receipt of a grant application.

﻿4. What you can use the grant for

The grant will apply to capital and/or revenue expenditure within an approved project and can include:

Capital expenditure:

Purchase of new or second hand equipment, e.g. plant, machinery, specialist equipment, etc. Please note plant could include items such as forklift trucks, telehandlers, excavators, etc. General vehicles such as vans and cars are not eligible. **see note below re: purchase of second hand items

Purchase and installation of equipment to create or enhance outdoor trading space, e.g., shelters, gazebos, etc. Please note you will need to provide evidence of the relevant permissions if appropriate, i.e., planning permission, licences, etc.

IT and Telecom hardware if linked directly to the delivery of the project

Fixtures and fittings, furniture, and general office equipment etc. as part of a new office or office move

Specialist revenue expenditure:

Specialist / technical training (not necessarily accredited)

Commissioning / Installation of Machinery

Specialist software

Production of websites, e-commerce/ online shops, apps, etc.

Websites and ecommerce development associated to the grant must be produced bilingually

Promotion and Marketing materials as part of a full marketing plan (assessed on a case-by-case basis)

All marketing and promotional material must be produced bilingually.

Specialist Consultants (assessed on a case-by-case basis)

Quality Assurance Certification (assessed on a case-by-case basis)

Charges associated to the delivery of any capital equipment

﻿5. What you cannot use the grant for

Ineligible expenditure includes: -

General revenue expenditure such as, staff costs or any other taxes, hire purchase/lease purchases,

General Vehicles

Premises improvement / minor building works.

Repair, maintenance, and decoration costs,

Replacement of existing fixtures and fittings.

Contingency fees and costs which were committed or spent before the offer and acceptance of the grant.

Working capital costs such as stock, rent, rates, administration.

Certificates, licences, membership & affiliation to governing bodies, etc.

Costs of work being carried out as a legal statutory requirement, inc. planning permission.

Feasibility studies

If the business is VAT registered, then VAT will be ineligible. VAT will be payable in cases of non-VAT registered companies.

No expenditure should be incurred before grant approval as the grants cannot be awarded retrospectively.

Cash purchases will not be considered for grant payment.

Items purchased through lease purchase, hire purchase, extended credit agreements/finance leases will not be considered for grant funding.

Professional fees associated with general business consultants including business plans/ BID writing and any fees associated in completing an application for grants purposes.

﻿6. Second hand equipment

The purchase costs of second-hand equipment are eligible for grant under the following conditions: -

The seller of the equipment shall provide a declaration stating its origin and confirm that at no point during the previous seven years has it been purchased with the aid of national or European grants.

The price of the equipment shall not exceed its market value and shall be less than the cost of similar new equipment, and

The equipment shall have the technical characteristics necessary for the operation and comply with applicable norms and standards, e.g. Health and Safety

﻿7. Application and Assessment

All completed applications will be considered on first come first served basis until the fund in fully allocated.

Each application will be assessed against the outputs and outcomes of the grant project, i.e.

Initially an applicant is required to submit an Expression of Interest form. The expression of interest will then be assessed for eligibility purposes and if approved you will be invited to submit a full application.

Each applicant must complete and return the following:

It should be noted that the Pembrokeshire Youth Enterprise Fund is a discretionary grant and is subject to approval by Pembrokeshire County Council. Each application will be assessed by a panel which meet monthly to consider applications which meet the standard by the given deadline.

Please Note - Applications will need to be proceedable before they are presented to panel so essential requirements such as match funding, planning permission (where applicable), etc. must be confirmed before the grant team will prepare the application for consideration at panel.

﻿8. Procurement rules - Getting quotes

For Grants Up to £4,999.00 (value excl.VAT)

A minimum of 3 quotes must be received and retained.

Best value for money must be obtained and reasonable care taken to obtain good, services or works of appropriate quality at a competitive price.

Records of decision making must be retained for audit and claim purposes.

Avoiding conflicts of interest in procurement

We recognise it is possible applicants or persons connected with them (such as relatives, business partners or friends) may wish to tender for a contract being offered by the applicant.

Whilst acceptable, applicants will need to ensure that the tendering process is undertaken in an open, transparent and fair manner, as outlined above, which does not give one person or company tendering any advantage over another, which arises from the process. If an applicant / developer or any person connected with them, has an interest in any of the potential bids for a contract offered:

That applicant/developer, person or party with an interest must outline that interest in writing.

That person or party with an interest should take no part whatsoever in any of the tender evaluation procedures.

If you require any guidance on the procurement guidelines please contact the project manager BusinessSupport@Pembrokeshire.gov.uk

9. Welsh Language Standards

Where the Funding includes or relates to the provision of services or written materials (including signage and information published on-line) in Wales, they must be provided in such a way as to not treat the Welsh language less favourably than English, in accordance with the Welsh Language Measure (Wales) 2011.

10. Subsidy Control

This scheme is covered by the current UK Government Subsidy Control Act (2022). The total amount of Minimum Financial Assistance (MFA) received over a rolling period of three fiscal years should not exceed £315,000 per business*. It is the responsibility of the applicant to monitor the level of MFA received; you will be asked to declare that this has not been exceeded in the event of an offer being made. [* The MFA financial threshold applies at company group level.]

All bids must also consider how they will deliver in line with subsidy control as per UK Government guidelines (opens in a new tab)

Where applicants do not adequately demonstrate that the proposed project is compliant under the UK Subsidy Control Regime it may be considered ineligible, and your application could be rejected.

﻿11. Post Completion - Terms and Conditions

It should be noted that the Pembrokeshire Youth Enterprise Fund is a discretionary grant and is subject to approval by Pembrokeshire County Council.

The grant may be recovered should the business cease to trade, relocate or the items purchased as part of the grant are sold on within 5 years of award.

Limited Companies must use the business bank account to purchase all the items associated to the grant. It is encouraged for Sole Traders and partnerships that all goods purchased in relation to the grant are purchased using the business bank account.

It is important to note that grants are paid retrospectively, so applicants must have the means to purchase the item(s) in full up front, and then claim the grant value from Pembrokeshire County Council.

Should the application be successful, the grant money is paid direct into the bank account of the applicant business. This is based on receipt or evidence of purchase and defrayment i.e. original or on-line printed bank statements and original invoices to confirm expenditure.

Any deviations to the application in terms of suppliers and expenditure must be requested to the grant team prior to purchase. Failure to seek approval may result in the grant not being paid for those items.

Photographic evidence of all items associated to the grant will be required to support the claim. In some instances, a site visit will be required.

The applicant must accept the terms and conditions of the grant by completing the Notification of Approval and Terms & Conditions within 30 days from receipt. All expenditure associated to the grant must be completed within 3 months of the date of approval letter or 30th October 2024 whichever is the earliest date. No extension will be given for the submission of the claim

The job(s) created associated with the projects must be achieved / sustained within 6 months of the final payment of grant or March 2025 whichever is the earliest date. Monitoring of the business and jobs created and/or safeguarded will take place and evidence will be required. Failure to achieve the committed outputs could result in the claw back of grant funds.

For all grant purposes monitoring of the claim and evidence will take place with prior notice at 1, 3 and 5 years from the date of award of the grant.

Should the project not proceed within the period stipulated in the offer of grant, the offer of grant will automatically lapse. Any variation to the Terms & Conditions set out in the Approval Letter must be requested and agreed

Cash purchases will not be considered for grant payment.

Items purchased with credit cards are eligible, but applicants will need to evidence the transaction on their credit card bill. ** Limited companies must use the business credit cards to purchase items associated to the grant rather than personal cards of the director(s).

Grants will not be offered or paid if the business or applicant is in arrears with any payment to any of the participating local authorities operating the scheme.

﻿12. Claw Back of Grant Funds

Funding shall be withheld and/or, insofar as payment has been made, the grant recipient shall repay funding either in whole or in part, including if:

1. there has been an overpayment of funding;

2. during its economic life, the project undergoes substantial change defined as being used for purposes other than those specified in the application, or, having a change of owner without notifying Pembrokeshire County Council.

The economic life is the period up to 5 years from date of the final payment of grant and repayment of funding will be required as follows.

Disposal of assets:

Within 1 year - Funding to be repaid in full

Within 2 years - 80% of funding to be repaid

Within 3 years - 60% of funding to be repaid

Within 4 years - 40% of funding to be repaid

Within 5 years - 20% of funding to be repaid

After 5 years - No funding to be repaid

The above are minimum repayment requirements

If the jobs are not created then the County Council has the right to reclaim the grant in part or in full.

The grant must be repaid in full on demand if: -

The applicant is found to have made any misrepresentation in connection with the application.

Ceases to trade

Is a significant change from the details you provided in your application

Sells any items purchased with grant money

Change of ownership

Moves out of Pembrokeshire or is sold

13. Data Protection & Privacy ﻿﻿

Pembrokeshire County Council is the data controller for the personal information you provide on this form. Your information will be used in the exercise of our official authority and will not be used for any other purpose. Please note that we may check the data you provide here against other Council and UK Government datasets in order to verify your application and prevent fraud. For further information on how Pembrokeshire County Council handles your data, please see our corporate privacy notice.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with fraud prevention agencies who will use it to prevent fraud and money-laundering and to verify your identity.If fraud is detected, you could be refused certain services, finance, or employment. Further details of how your information will be used by us and these fraud prevention agencies, and your data protection rights, can be found by visiting: CIFAS (opens in a new tab)

﻿﻿14. How to Apply

Before we ask you to make a full application, you will need to submit an expression of interest which outlines your business proposal and costs. You will need the following information:

You can find the form in the link below.
Expression of Interest form - Apply Here

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Pembrokeshire Youth Enterprise Grant - Guidance and how to apply

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1. Introduction 3. Eligibility 4. What is the Grant for? 6. Second Hand Equipment 7. Application and Assessment 8. Procurement Rules 9. Welsh Language 10. Subsidy Control 11. Post Completion - Terms and Conditions 12. Clawback of Funds 13. Data Protection 14.

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Every year Trainees enjoy what previous course members have created... add then and improve for the next people to enjoy. There is something beautiful right there!

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Wayne completed the sustainable Woodland Management L2 this winter, and his certificate finally arrived. Well done. 

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I said id post this - made by futureworks with some of our talented freelance tutors. Created over a 4 day workshop and donated to a local school.

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We only have a couple of weeks left of the summer course, so we hope you can all make it for the next two weeks, to complete some exciting carpentry projects and put those finishing touches to your workbooks for your course units. See you all in the woods!

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Nature Connection and Wellbeing - Leanne Bird: Hilton Court, Tues 25th July - Tues 29th August.
Embark on a remarkable 6-week journey to unlock the transformative power of nature and enhance your wellbeing. Immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of woodlands and water environments as we guide you on an exploration of reconnecting with and harnessing the wisdom of nature. This immersive experience will not only elevate your physical and mental health but also equip you with practical skills to nurture your overall wellbeing in your everyday life. As a special addition, we will actively contribute to the preservation of nature through citizen science initiatives. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join us and embark on a life-changing adventure towards a healthier, happier you. We eagerly await your presence amidst the awe-inspiring wonders of nature."

Multi-Activity Outdoor Health programme - Llanion Cove: Pembroke Dock Fri 11th Aug - Fri 15th September.
"Llanion Cove is a purpose built activity centre at a lovely riverside location on the upper reaches of the Cleddau Estuary and offers a full range of activities and facilities. Activities over the 6 week programme will include kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, river trips, bushcraft and climbing. Activities are for all ages and abilities and no previous knowledge or swimming ability is required. All kit, instruction and guidance will be provided. We will learn, develop and explore through our activities and will connect with nature as we progress, observing our river and shore life and also our local history. The experience will be fun and engaging, fully supported all the way by our friendly and experienced team." Explore by SUP - Adventure Beyond: Cardigan, Wed 23rd August - Wed 27th September.
"Paddle Boards are the perfect way to explore Nature with the support of our motivated experienced Guides. We will use the time with you to help you gain a love of the outdoors like we have and build the confidence to feel safe on them. The paddle boards are the perfect mode of transport to travel along the waterways or explore the coastline of your local area taking in the amazing wildlife, flora and fauna we have. The Great outdoors is a place where we can connect with nature to help us get rid of the daily worries and concerns for a period of time. The long term aim of this project would be to inspire you to continue paddle boarding and enjoying nature. We will give you the necessary skills to remain safe, comfortable and confident in your ability at the end of the experiences with us. We will help you find long-term places and ways to continue what we have shown you. Fun. Relaxing. Meeting new people. Developing coping strategies through the outdoors."

Paddle and Connect - Windswept CiC: Dale, Fri 8th September - Fri 13th October.
"Join Windswept for this unique experience that combines adventure, learning, and conservation. Learn to paddleboard, explore the stunning bay of Dale, connect with others and contribute to the preservation of seagrass habitats with Project Seagrass."

Woodland Discovery - Buzzard Bushcraft: Kingsmill nr Castlemartin, Tues 12th Sept - Tue 17th October.
"The 6 week programme in Kingsmill wood will allow you to familiarise with this type of woodland through a variety of skills and activity. We will be indulging in plenty of bushcraft skills such as knife & axe use, spoon carving, fire making and hammock & tarp set-up. We will also be foraging and discovering what this woodland is about and the wildlife that makes this woodland buzz."

Ocean Connection and Wellbeing - TYF: St Davids, Thurs 28th Sept - Thurs 2nd November.
"Join TYF Adventure for an exploration of the St. David's and surrounding coastline. This 6-week programme will introduce you to a range of different activities, including coasteering, surfing, coastal walking, wild swimming, kayaking, SUP (stand-up paddleboarding), that will foster a deeper connection to nature, each other and support health and wellbeing. We'll guide you through the programme at your pace and all the activities are optional. This bespoke programme will enable you to appreciate and understand your local natural environment, learn about the local fauna and flora and what you can do to make the world a better place."

Wildlife on one Breath - Celtic Deep: across Pembs, meeting in Haverfordwest, Wed 25th October - Wed 29th November.
"Join us and find out for yourself the joy and connection that exploring our marine world on one breath can offer. During this program we will work closely with you to build confidence in yourself and in the water, learn about some of the incredible marine life found around the Pembrokeshire coastline, and help us create a fun and welcoming community for all. The sessions will be delivered by a team of friendly marine biologists and freedivers to give you the best experience possible. We will build comfort, confidence, and skills at a gentle pace. Progressing from the pool to the ocean and exploring the animals that can be found there. Threaded through the program will also be opportunities to contribute to citizen science projects and some of Celtic Deeps long-term research projects."

Introduction to Wildswimming and Wellbeing - Wildswim Wales: across Pembs, meeting in Haverfordwest, Tues 31st October - Tues 5th December.
"Wild Swim Wales offer beach activity sessions adapted to the weather and suitable for all seasons, all weathers, & all abilities. Our team are welcoming & friendly. None of our activities are compulsory, the emphasis being on enjoyment, inclusion, and personal achievement on whatever level individuals can manage. We encourage everyone to join in but celebrate everyone's level of participation. We can adapt activities to suit participants and conditions on the day. Our 3 hour long beach based sessions includes transport by minibus to our chosen venue from Haverfordwest then activities such as a short easy walk, beach combing, litter pick, citizen science, water/coastal/beach safety, beach craft, rock pooling and beach life, sand/pebble/beach art, a swim/dip/paddle in the sea (which can be adapted to wheelchair users/ALN to include hands/feet in cold water), and beach fire with drinks and snacks. We visit a range of beaches with venues selected to suit the weather. If you're hesitant about some of the more adventurous sports or are nervous of the water, this is a great easy start to learning all about what cold water immersion/being close to moving water/in nature/on the beach can do for your health & mental health and a great step towards making the sea/coast/outdoors a part of your lifestyle."

If you would like to participate then please contact the Pembrokeshire Project Officer so we can find out more about you and explain how we can match you to one of the programmes. Or, if you currently have a councillor or health professional then you can ask them to refer you.

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The Pembrokeshire Outdoor Health Project is delivered in partnership with Coed Lleol Small Woods Wales, with the aim to support the health and wellbeing of the people of Pembrokeshire through nature-based outdoor wellbeing activities.

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Dragonfly craft

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A little cooler in the woods this week. Fox gloves and rosebay willowherb in full bloom and woods looking stunning - rocking the purple hues. We are approaching week 8 out of 12, so will be great to see you all.....i may bring pancakes..
Activities:
Finish workbench off - strip along back
Finish tool rack
Catch up on workbooks
Individual woodcraft projects.

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Online webinar on delivering outdoor learning

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Online webinar on delivering outdoor learning

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How to Master the Art of Outdoor Learning & Forest School | Register Now

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Free Webinar: How to Master the Art of Outdoor Learning & Forest School

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Next week...Barge boards and apple trees

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Next week...Barge boards and apple trees

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Hi Everyone, a quick preview of next week...we will be planting apple trees, those of you who have missed knots and shelters will probably cover those, and the rest of you will be working on carpentry projects. Wednesday....we are going to plan and possibly start replacing the barge boards on the roundhouse. Exciting times. Please can you all make a sterling effort to attend as many sessions as you can - this is so important so Tom and Emily can plan activities needed for your accreditation. See you Tuesday ! and remember if anyone wants to attend volunteering on Monday, sessions run from 10am to 3pm.

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Emily teaches how to tie knots in the woods 1. Clove hitch. 

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Emily teaches how to tie knots in the woods 1. Clove hitch. 

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Clove hitch video L2 PSITO Tir coed Pembs

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The wonderful world of alder plant galls.....

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The wonderful world of alder plant galls.....

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For those of you who spotted these strange growths on the alder trees here is a little bit of info of the biology.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eriophyes_laevis

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Eriophyes laevis is a gall mite which makes small, pimple-like galls on the leaves of alder ( Alnus species). The mite was first described by the Austrian zoologist, Alfred Nalepa in 1889 and is found in Europe and North America.

Eriophyes laevis makes small, more or less, pimple-like galls, up to 2 mm in diameter. They can cover most of the leaf which can restrict growth. Each gall has a narrow opening on the underside of the leaf. The galls are green at first but usually become purple or red later in the year. The mites leave the gall in autumn and spend the winter in empty alder cones or bark crevices.

Species of tree galled include common alder (Alnus glutinosa), grey alder (Alnus incana) & subsp. rugosa + tenuifolia, x pubescens, red alder (Alnus rubra) and green alder (Alnus alnobetula). Leaves are occasionally infected by both this species and Eriophyes inangulis. Identification of gall mites on alder is tentative and the mites need to be examined for positive identification.

Diptacus sacramentae are mites found on the underside of leaves and also live commensally in the gall as an inquiline. D. sacramentae can also occur as an inquiline of E. inangulis.

The mite is found in Europe and the United States of America.

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Eriophyes laevis is a gall mite which makes small, pimple-like galls on the leaves of alder ( Alnus species). The mite was first described by the Austrian zoologist, Alfred Nalepa in 1889 and is found in Europe and North America.

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Hitch or Knot???.... a final answer to the age old question ....'what is the difference between a hitch and a knot...'

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Hitch or Knot???.... a final answer to the age old question ....'what is the difference between a hitch and a knot...'

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Short answer -
Hitch ties a rope to something else.
Knot - Used to join two ropes or a rope to itself.

Usually a hitch is formed around a solid object, such as a spar, post, or ring. Some types of hitches work loose by themselves if the standing part is not subjected to a constant strain (encyclopaedia brittanica https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/knot-hitch-and-splice/275304)

A knot is used to join two ropes together or a rope to itself.  If done correctly a knot will hold shape regardless of it being fixed to something else.  A hitch is used to fix a rope to another object, such as a carabiner or pole, and relies on that object to hold.  You can see this easily by tying an eight follow-thru onto a carabiner.  Do the same with a clove hitch.  Now take the carabiner away and see what happens – it will fall apart.  Some sources classify a hitch as a class of knot but the general distinction remains the same. (ROPE GUERRILLA)

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Strategic Funding Advisor - Natural Resources Wales | Environmentjob.co.uk

Closing date: Sunday 4 June 2023

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Sectors: conservation & wildlife

Closing date: Sunday, 4th June 2023 5 days left

Strategic Funding Advisor

Location: Flexible

Grade & Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)

Post number: 201364

Type of contract: Permanent

Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours. Part Time, Annualised Hours, Compressed Hours or Term Time Working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome.

Closing date: 4 June 2023

Benefits: Civil Service pension, 28 days annual leave, rising to 33 days over 5 years, flexible working options, occupational health including counselling and advisory services and eye care, childcare vouchers and salary sacrifice schemes.

Role Purpose

There is a need for transformative action alongside significant investment to tackle the climate emergency and drive nature recovery.

This role is an opportunity to support our cross-cutting strategic funding work, with a focus on embedding the Sustainable Management of Natural Resources across our approach to funding others via grants and in how we lever in additional funding to deliver on our ambition.

You will be interested in systems thinking with knowledge of facilitation, funding, and, or with practical experience of working with people, organisations and partners across Wales and the UK to support the development of programmes for change.

Using this expertise, you will support an NRW approach to transformative funding through programme design, process and strategy.

If you are excited about igniting change with others, please apply below.

Qualifications and Skills

Knowledge of: Welsh, UK and EU legislation related to natural resource management and the environment; Welsh, UK & EU Government policy drivers on priorities for strategic funding, including knowledge of the funding bodies and the issues and opportunities in Wales.

Experience of: technical analysis and interpretation of a range of environmental information and data to inform the preparation of strategic funding proposals.

Working with/in Welsh Government, funding bodies, local authorities, eNGOs, National Parks.

Working in a programme and project management environment with Project Management experience and/or qualifications.

Share your knowledge and expertise to help solve problems, supporting all Heads of Business in EPP as required.

To apply, please visit our website.

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Sectors: conservation & wildlife Closing date: Sunday, 4th June 2023 5 days left Strategic Funding Advisor Location: Flexible Grade & Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6) Post number: 201364 Type of contract: Permanent Work pattern: Full time, 37 hours. Part Time, Annualised Hours, Compressed Hours or Term Time Working considered - discussions at interview stage welcome.

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Biosecurity Officer - Wales - RSPB | Environmentjob.co.uk

Closing date: Thursday 8 June 2023

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Sectors: conservation & wildlife

Closing date: Thursday, 8th June 2023

Working across Wales, with a wide range of island managers and volunteers, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in seabird conservation. The post holder will join RSPB Cymru as part of the Biosecurity for Wales Project. This new project is focused on ensuring Welsh seabird islands are kept free of non-native invasive mammalian predators. Biosecurity for Wales is funded by the Nature Networks Programme, which is being delivered by the Heritage Fund, on behalf of the Welsh Government. It will build upon the successful Biosecurity For Life project.

As part of this role you will:

Work with stakeholders to develop and implement biosecurity plans for seabird islands in Wales

Train stakeholders and volunteers to carry out biosecurity surveillance checks and implement preventative measures

Deliver awareness raising and training events, including within schools, marinas and harbours

Deliver a series of event/conference talks, webinars and written communications on seabird islands and biosecurity

Establish a data management plan and systems for collecting biosecurity surveillance and incursion response data for Welsh sites

The purpose of this role is to:

Raise awareness with key stakeholders of the threat of invasive predators to seabirds and the importance of biosecurity in safeguarding seabird islands

Provide advice, training and information to landowners, island managers, volunteers and decision makers on biosecurity

Provide biosecurity information and specialist knowledge to support the development of a long-term biosecurity partnership for Welsh seabird islands

Build and maintain positive relationships with key external partners and stakeholders to support the development of a national biosecurity partnership

Carry out relevant survey and monitoring activities as required linked to providing biosecurity advice

Manage relevant data and reporting systems.

Manage and develop volunteers

Contribute to the delivery of the project's funding and communications objectives

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

1. Degree level qualification in a relevant subject or ability to show relevant work experience

2. Knowledge of biosecurity surveillance tools and techniques, used on seabird islands

3. Understanding of biosecurity risks and incursion pathways on seabird islands

4. Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentational) - including an ability to speak well in public to a variety of audiences.

5. Ability to form effective teams (both internal and partnership) and work effectively as a team player.

6. Competent user of core MS Office programmes.

7. Experience of public engagement work.

8. Demonstrable experience of working with multiple stakeholders

Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:

1. Ability to communicate in Welsh - spoken and written

2. Experience of ensuring health and safety, including developing risk assessments, whilst working on offshore islands and boats

3. Working experience of biosecurity surveillance measures on seabird islands

4. Experience of managing volunteers.

This is a fixed-term, full-time role until 31st March 2025.

The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.

We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 14th June 2023. If you would have a preferred interview time or for further information please contact [email protected]

As part of this application process you will be asked to complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.

We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature's side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The RSPB is a licenced sponsor. This role is eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship.

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Sectors: conservation & wildlife Closing date: Thursday, 8th June 2023 Working across Wales, with a wide range of island managers and volunteers, this is a fantastic opportunity to work in seabird conservation. The post holder will join RSPB Cymru as part of the Biosecurity for Wales Project.

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Local Places for Nature Project Officer - Carmarthenshire County Council | Environmentjob.co.uk

Closing date: Wednesday 14 June 2023

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We are now recruiting for an exciting new post in the Place and Sustainability Division. This is a new post that will deliver nature-based projects in Carmarthenshire designed to make the places where…

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Ecologist - Carmarthenshire County Council | Environmentjob.co.uk

Closing date: Tuesday 13 June 2023

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Sectors: ecology

Closing date: Tuesday, 13th June 2023

Welcome to Carmarthenshire &dash; one of the most beautiful and vibrant counties in Wales. Our stunning coastline, well-wooded river valleys, and remote uplands areas support a huge diversity of wildlife and are easy to explore. And our friendly communities, excellent standards in education, and good transport links, all help to make Carmarthenshire a great place to live and work. Come and join us!

We have excellent rates of pay and a highly rated pension scheme, generous holiday, maternity, and paternity allowances and most importantly a caring, approachable, and supportive workforce.

To meet the demand across the Council for ecological advice, and to support the Council in delivering its Section 6 Environment (Wales) Act 2016 duty, we are now recruiting a second Project Ecologists post.

This post will be based in our Place and Sustainability Division, it is a permanent appointment.

Your principal work will be advising colleagues across the organisation (e.g. in Housing, Education etc.) as to how their plans, projects and working practices must be carried out to comply with wildlife legislation and policy.

Your work will evidence how the Council is addressing its Section 6 Environment (Wales) Act 2016 duty. We are looking for a person with experience of obtaining and managing European Protected Species Licences.

You will play a major role in designing, communicating, and overseeing the delivery of practical, cost effective, and sometimes innovative solutions to the provision of net benefit for biodiversity alongside development.

The post will be based in the Rural Conservation Section, in the Council's Place and Sustainability Division.

You will be part of a friendly, multidisciplinary team which covers ecology, landscape biodiversity trees, woodland, and common land.

You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level.

For an informal discussion please contact Rosie Carmichael at [email protected] or Isabel Macho at[email protected]

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Sectors: ecology Closing date: Tuesday, 13th June 2023 Welcome to Carmarthenshire ‐ one of the most beautiful and vibrant counties in Wales. Our stunning coastline, well-wooded river valleys, and remote uplands areas support a huge diversity of wildlife and are easy to explore.

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Assistant Conservation Officer | The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales (welshwildlife.org)

Closing date: Monday 19 June 2023

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We are looking for an enthusiastic ecologist to join our conservation team!

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Another random thing we talked about on the woodland course that I said id find out about.

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Another random thing we talked about on the woodland course that I said id find out about.

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What toxic chemicals are in potatoes?

Glycoalkaloids occur naturally in potatoes and are toxic to humans at high levels. Glycoalkaloids are concentrated in the peel and prolonged exposure of tubers to light will stimulate the formation of glycoalkaloids near the surface of the potato tuber. Glycoalkaloids are not broken down by cooking or frying.

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Here you go. I gracefully demonstrated this on Wednesday....how to measure a tree to make sure it dosnt hit your car when you chop it down...

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Tom mentioned a youtube he did about aincient woodland indicator species. Here it is. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaYo36HZn2M

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No course next week! We are back in the woods on 6th june. 

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No course next week! We are back in the woods on 6th june. 

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If you want to spend more time in our beautiful woods, and get a chance to really develop and improve an area, then why not come along to our volunteer sessions. (Mondays in June / July). We will have some dedicated tutors running sessions, and we are initially opening up the opportunity to past and present trainees. Get fit, gain experience, and learn about woodland management. Contact me for more info or ask tom / emily or nel.

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Well done on completing your short carpentry course. Look at those spatulas.

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This is a great resource for information about the course, what to expect, dates, and health and safety. You will also be sent one of these via email, and a copy will be kept onsite.

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Back to the woods! Welcome week to start Tuesday 18th April. 10am

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Back to the woods! Welcome week to start Tuesday 18th April. 10am

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for those of you who are continuing with us onto the welcome week and carpentry course, get ready to be back in the woods this Tuesday. We are looking forward to the changing seasons, and leaves on the trees, and a chance to spend more time using the new shelter and tools. See you in the woods!

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🇬🇧 Looking for a job with a difference? Tir Coed is recruiting an Activity Leader and Mentor for Pembrokeshire:https://tircoed.org.uk/.../Job-Description-Enhancing...

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🇬🇧 Looking for a job with a difference? Tir Coed is recruiting an Activity Leader and Mentor for Pembrokeshire:https://tircoed.org.uk/.../Job-Description-Enhancing...

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Welcome Week - Intro to Woodland Carpentry SUMMER 2023

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We are looking for a General Farm Worker to join the team on our 300 cow spring block calving dairy farm in South Ceredigion, West Wales. The farm is managed through a Contract Farming Agreement and focusses on milk from forage, practicing an extended grazing season. Our ideal person is enthusiastic…

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Just a note to say we still have places on the tree id / ecology course starting on Tuesday.

we also have a tree planting day on monday, i know some of you have signed up already - but the more the merrier! (there will be cake....)

Tree planting day Scolton
Monday 20th March 10am and 1pm

Ecology Progression course
Tree ID 21st /22nd 28th and 29th March. Scolton

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10-4 22nd March. Cilrath acre Narberth. weave a pea support. 

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Tree ID - ecology progression course. Book your place. 

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Tree ID - ecology progression course. Book your place. 

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Hey all, if you want to brush up on tree ID & survey techniques, sign up for our ecology course - add your name to the list here.
https://forms.gle/QFPgo3wAr64mgRuw6

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Please register my interest for the Free 4 day Ecology Course - Winter Tree ID. Running on 21st / 22nd / 28th and 29th March. Running from Scolton Woods, Haverfordwest. 10am to 3.30pm. Tir Coed is a registered charity (#1115229) and Limited Company (#03918116). Tir Coed, Unit 6G Science Park, Llanbadarn Fawr, Aberystwyth, SY23 3AH.

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Are you interested in the environment? Looking to learn something new? Maybe you're looking to study on a more practical course where you can learn outdoors and in context...

Then come along to our free Discovery Day at Hay Castle from 10am - 2pm on Saturday 11th March!

We will be showcasing our educational offers, including our one-year-long NVQ's in partnership with NPTC Group of Colleges*:

- Level 2 in Regenerative Horticulture

- Level 2 in Sustainable Coppicing and Greenwood Trades

- Level 2 in Nature Recovery (NEW!)

Come and learn about our brand-new degree course: BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology and Systems Change.

These courses are practical, hands-on, and multi-disciplined, which will help you develop a sustainable and rewarding career! Read more about the course content by following the links above.

What to Expect?

Our Discovery Day will provide you with an insight into what BMC can offer you, as well as giving you the opportunity to get involved in our interactive activities.

Watch demonstrations

Take part in hands-on woodworking activities and have a go on the 'Shave Horse' (weather permitting)

Meet and greet some of our fabulous, knowledgeable NVQ and Higher Education tutors

Meet and chat to some of our 2022 NVQ students

Find out more information on our brand-new degree programme and our new NVQ Level 2 in Nature Recovery!

Find out about our past, present and future one-day and residential short courses, and buy your tickets

Join us on a short Farm and Accommodation tour after the event at 3pm

Refreshments available

Scheduled Sessions:
10am - Welcome and refreshments 10.30am - 11.30am - NVQs in Regenerative Horticulture, Sustainable Coppicing and Greenwood Trades and Nature Recovery 11.30am - 1.30pm - Employers Panel Higher Education 3pm - Tours

Discover more about the course content and meet the tutors

Get involved in some interactive activities

Come and have a go on the 'Shave Horse' (weather permitting)

Q&A

Find out some information on our new NVQ - Nature Recovery - launching September 2023!

Speak to potential employers who will answer the question "why would we hire a graduate of the BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology and Systems Change?"

Learn more about Year 3 of the Degree where you will complete work experience to help launch you into your career. Our 'Employers Panel' is there to talk to you about work placement partnerships, potential opportunities available after you graduate, and how we can support you in your future career.

After the event is over, meet us at Talgarth Car Park at 3pm to tour our farm campus and local accommodation options!

We will be visiting a brand-new block of flats that we have on offer for September 2023, a shared 4-bedroom farmhouse (Upper Genffordd), and our Farm campus Troed-yr-Harn.

Lock in your place now by emailing study@blackmountainscollege.uk or just come along on the day! We welcome those of all ages.

*Known as Practical Horticulture, Work-Based Trees and Timber & Countryside and Environment (C&G)

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Discovery Day - 11th March - Black Mountains College

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We will be showcasing our educational offers, including our one-year-long NVQ's in partnership with NPTC Group of Colleges*: - Level 2 in Regenerative Horticulture - Level 2 in Sustainable Coppicing and Greenwood Trades - Level 2 in Nature Recovery (NEW!) Come and learn about our brand-new degree course: BA (Hons) Sustainable Futures: Arts, Ecology and Systems Change.

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Tree planting – 20th march am / pm Scolton https://forms.gle/7CFf2LbX6cPWxccZ6

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TREE PLANTING WORKSHOP SCOLTON LWTW 2023

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Willow weaving – 22nd march Narberth https://forms.gle/yZt3ZERXbdyBwoxVA

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Guide To Baking Wooden Spoons - Deborah Schneebeli Morrell

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Useful guide to change spoon/spatula colour by baking.

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Guide To Baking Wooden Spoons - Deborah Schneebeli Morrell

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Hello all, here are the dates of the upcoming courses for Pembrokeshire Tir Coed. Nel will be in touch with you about the next courses soon.

Introduction to woodland Carpentry
(welcome week)
18th / 19th / 25th / 26th April Scolton

Summer 12 week Woodland Carpentry
Tue & Wed from 2nd May to end July

And for those of you interested in the growing courses:

Recruitment Open Day - Cilrath Acre
Growing 'taster day' / sign up for the growing course
24th April 10am to 2pm

Cilrath Acre Sustainable Horticulture L2 accredited courses:
Mondays 15/22 May
5/12/19/26th June
3/10/17/24/31st July
Tue 1/8/15/22 Aug

Monday 24th April Narberth

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Just had someone cancel for our camp fire cook up event at Cilrath acre tomorrow. So have one possibly 2 spaces if anyone fancies coming along just let me know. its 10am to 2pm and will be cooking on the campfire / woodland walk / walk round the site / and then making corn dolls and a look at the year ahead.

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Sectors: ecology, environmental management, water & hydrology

Closing date: Sunday, 5th February 2023

Water Ecology, Data Specialist

Closing date: 05 February 2023

Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6)

Location: Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday

Post number: 203415

Job description

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the principal adviser to Welsh Government on issues relating to the environment and its natural resources. We aim to underpin our advice and actions with robust evidence. In addition to making use of evidence generated by others, NRW itself gathers evidence, notably through the environmental monitoring we carry out.

Your responsibilities will include:

Manage, develop and provide technical input to the water ecology data archive (WISKI KiEco) as lead system administrator responsible for ensuring compliance with data and IT standards, and responsible for business ownership of the water ecology data assets.

Working with the relevant subject matter experts, lead on the development, implementation and maintenance of associated tools and processes for the input to and output of data into the WISKI water ecology archive, and for the quality of data within the archive.

Provide specialist expertise and knowledge for the development and assessment of appropriate Data Quality standards and metrics for water ecology data.

Support NRW in realising the benefits of the use of WISKI for the archiving of additional environmental data.

Lead development of the water ecology archive to meet the current and future requirements of NRW, taking advantage of changes in technology and developing innovative approaches to improve services, so that benefits are realised, and better ways of working delivered which support user, customer and environmental needs.

Ensure that system development doesn't compromise functionality and integrity of the water ecology archive.

Support system users by delivering solutions to complex problems and large-scale issues.

Act as technical expert for WISKI KiEco for the business, IT service delivery and between NRW and the vendor.

Engage with internal and external partners, in particular the relevant subject matter experts to ensure their needs are understood, our needs and capacity for delivery are communicated, and that arrangements for exchange of WISKI water ecology data and collaborative working are appropriately implemented and managed to ensure they are fit for purpose.

Provide technical advice, support and guidance as lead expert in the organisation for WISKI KiEco and be the principal provider of advanced specialist training to senior users of WISKI7 KiEco.

Establish, manage and maintain data governance processes for water ecology data.

You will be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of the following:

1. Relevant degree or equivalent experience. Membership of a relevant professional body is desirable.

2. Significant experience of using the WISKI KiEco system and of management of water ecology data.

3. Exemplar IT skills and experience of the use and management of water ecology data, meta-data and reference data in related IT systems.

4. Awareness and ability to evaluate IT and data requirements of business processes that produce and use data.

5. Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with a range of partners/stakeholders to influence and gain co-operation of others

6. Be resilient and able to cope with high pressure situations.

7. Able to work independently, demonstrating innovation, initiative and an ability to develop, or be receptive to, new ideas and creative solutions.

This role will offer a range of benefits, including:

1. Agile and Flexible Working (role dependent)

2. Civil Service Pension Scheme offering employer contributions of 26.6% to 30.3%

3. 28 Days Annual Leave, Rising to 33 days

4. Generous Leave Entitlements for all your life needs

5. Health and Wellbeing Benefits and Support

6. Weekly Well-being Hour to use at your choice

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Sectors: ecology, environmental management, water & hydrology Closing date: Sunday, 5th February 2023 Water Ecology, Data Specialist Closing date: 05 February 2023 Salary: £37,308 - £40,806 (Grade 6) Location: Flexible Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: 37 hours, Monday - Friday Post number: 203415 Job description Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is the principal adviser to Welsh Government on issues relating to the environment and its natural resources.

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Places still available at our cook and share event in narberth. Peni our garden tutor will be running this event. Will be a laid back event and chance to learn to cook on open fire and meet new people. Also a chance to look round the cilrath site if anyone interested in the garden courses there. Let me know if you want to book a place. x

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Tree Planting (free) and other short courses that may be of interest available. 

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Tree Planting (free) and other short courses that may be of interest available. 

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https://tocyn.cymru/en/organisation/fbc94a74-5ebe-4ad4-8d00-a4d35c9fb2dd

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National Trust Farm Worker Role - Fishguard

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National Trust Farm Worker Role - Fishguard

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Bore da ! blwyddyn Newydd Dda! (Happy new year!!)Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. See you all in the woods at 10am. Pick up from HW as usual.
any questions, drop me a text or ask on here. wrap up warm / waterproofs tomorrow its going to be a wet one! Beth :)

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the woods last week!

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We are back tomorrow 10am see you all there! thank you for those of you who completed the tasks! A few photos in the blog section of the big freeze last week...brrrr

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Tree ID task

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Today we would love you to research compost loos! when you are back in the woods on Tuesday part of the day will be spent helping to build the inner workings of a compost loo. See what you can find out about different designs.

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CANCELLED!!! GRAFTING / WREATH MAKING / BASKET WEAVING...

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CANCELLED!!! GRAFTING / WREATH MAKING / BASKET WEAVING...

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Register your interest here! https://forms.gle/HeeoZozhy2isHyKr7

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TASK 1 While were out of the woods, here are some great ID sheets to take a look at. 

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TASK 1 While were out of the woods, here are some great ID sheets to take a look at. 

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TASK 1 Cont Check your twig ID... see the link to a quiz below. 

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TASK 1 Cont Check your twig ID... see the link to a quiz below. 

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This quiz is also awesome: http://www.treetoolsforschools.org.uk/activities/quiz/?act=quiz_leaves_twigs_fruit&id=0&col=D2232A&light=0&title=Tree%20ID%20quiz

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TASK 2: Watch this TED TALK - https://youtu.be/V4m9SefyRjg

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TASK 2: Watch this TED TALK - https://youtu.be/V4m9SefyRjg

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The secret language of trees - Camille Defrenne and Suzanne Simard

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Emily says this is really good. Have a watch, and feel free to message with any questions / comments, or we can discuss when we are back in the woods.

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How trees talk to each other | Suzanne Simard

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Due to the very icy weather we are struggling to get tutors to site. We also don't want you risking the journey to the woods with the icy roads. We have therefore taken the decision to cancel the woodland sessions and give you some work to do at home. Details will be posted on here tomorrow and will be sent via text too. Any questions, please feel free to post. thanks Beth :)

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Each season we invite four volunteers to come and live on Skokholm and help the Wardens manage the Island and monitor its wildlife. There are two positions running from 1st April until 30th June 2023 and two from 1st July until 30th September 2023.

You will be instrumental in helping us deliver all of the seabird monitoring work on Skokholm Island, which includes species such as Manx Shearwater, Fulmar, Storm Petrel and Puffin. You will also contribute to the running of the guest accommodation, the management of the Island and the work of Skokholm Bird Observatory.

If you are working towards a career in conservation, with a real interest in seabirds, bird observatories and islands then why not consider becoming part of our small team for three months.
1st April until 30th June 2023 x2 volunteering positions
Spring is a fantastic time to be on Skokholm. The weather can be wild, cold and wet but suddenly there are signs everywhere that breeding seasons are fast approaching. Dark nights see the first of our 175,000 breeding Manx Shearwaters return to the Island and quickly the nights become a cacophony of whaling noises.

The first spring migrants begin to pass Skokholm and the Puffins return (from when evenings are spent counting the large rafts which congregate around the Island). The Razorbills and Guillemots return to the cliff ledges and the gulls begin to lay their eggs. Days are spent counting the nesting seabirds and seeing how the totals fluctuate each day and nights are spent taking guests to see the phenomenal Storm Petrel colony at the Quarry.

A subset of the Manx Shearwater population is monitored by playing their song into burrows and you will take on the responsibility of setting up the Fulmar productivity plots. Moth trapping and the morning census of migrant and resident birds provide a break from the seabird monitoring.

Choughs are secretive around their nests and the staff thus find themselves hidden among the rocks to look for incubation changeovers. The Peregrines and Ravens are more straightforward, as is the mapping of the vocal Oystercatchers. Much of our time is spent establishing seabird study plots and, as the spring progresses, monitoring a sample of each breeding species; this will be the basis of our productivity estimates.

All this, coupled with a long-term Puffin colour ringing study, a study of Manx Shearwater survival rates and the daily ringing of passage birds makes for a full-on but very rewarding time.

1st July until 30th September 2023 x2 volunteering positions

Our second team of long-term volunteers pick up where the first team left off. The productivity monitoring plots are established and most of the chicks have hatched, but we need to follow the progress of the Fulmar, Razorbill, Puffin and gull chicks to see if they fledge.

A large amount of time early on in the period is spent playing Storm Petrel song along several transects, thus allowing an estimate of crevice occupancy to be made. The staff take turns during several 24 hour periods to assess how many of the Puffins arriving with fish lose their chick food to the gulls. Many more visits are made to the Puffin study colony to try and see as many colour ring combinations as possible.

If the weather behaves, evenings are spent ringing adult Storm Petrels which often goes on until the early hours. Attention turns to the Manx Shearwaters in August with visits being made to our study plots to ring the chicks and monitor their development and fledging. A small number of Storm Petrel nests are also monitored throughout this period. More effort is spent seawatching for cetaceans and scarcer seabirds and moth trapping is at its peak.

Autumn migration picks up pace as August progresses and the daily census begins to take longer as the number of birds lurking around the Island increases. If the pond has dried out then there could be several days of hard digging as we continue to remove the sediment which has built up over the decades. September is an exciting month and much time is spent in the field counting common migrant birds and searching for scarcer ones.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on one of Britain's most spectacular Islands and to gain experience in a wide range of survey techniques. But it is not all about the monitoring work!

The successful applicants will be integral to all aspects of Island management, from providing sanitation and clean visitor accommodation to helping with boat deliveries and physical management such as pond digging.

Skokholm relies on bigger groups of volunteers for managing its infrastructure but your help will be needed too; in the spring work concentrates on getting the accommodation ready for guests (so lots of cleaning, painting and lime-washing), whilst in the autumn work usually focusses on the Lighthouse and other specific projects.

Each volunteer has their own bedroom at the Farm and share the same facilities as our paying guests; we are thus looking for people who are happy to spend time with our guests and share their passion for the phenomenal things which inhabit Skokholm.

No qualifications or specific experience are required as training will be given on the Island, however candidates who are working towards a career in conservation are preferred.

Additionally candidates who have previous volunteering experience, island experience, relevant qualifications such as a ringing permit or who are experienced birders will be well placed.

We are looking for people with enthusiasm for UK wildlife who have a desire to learn and get involved in a range of tasks. Candidates must be of a hardy nature as working days can be long and in a range of weather conditions.

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The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire

Skomer Island

Skomer Island is located just off the coast of Pembrokeshire, and is one of Britain's most important seabird colonies. Skomer is internationally important for seabirds, with just under 39,000 Atlantic puffins, 31,790 guillemots, 10,192 razorbills, and almost half the world's population of Manx shearwaters - a staggering 350,000 breeding pairs. The island is also home to an abundance of other wildlife, including breeding chough, curlew, and peregrine, Atlantic grey seals, and its own endemic sub-species of bank vole. Skomer welcomes up to 250 visitors a day, and provides accommodation for 16 overnight guests.

Seabird Monitoring Volunteer

Our seabird monitoring volunteer forms an integral part of the island team, assisting with seasonal monitoring of our internationally important seabird populations.

Dates for the 2023 season are as follows:

Tuesday, 16th May 2023 - Saturday, 24th June 2023.

The successful applicant will gain experience in seabird monitoring techniques, using JNCC methodology, on a National Nature Reserve. Additionally, you will gain experience in the use and operation of VHF radios and working on the island boat, with training being provided in the use of relevant equipment.

The nature of the role requires successful applicants to spend approximately six weeks on Skomer, with limited access to the mainland (where weather permits). Work can be physically taxing, and is carried out in all weather conditions. We think, however, it is incredibly rewarding!
Benefits
How to apply?

For full post description, including criteria and application form, please visit:https://bit.ly/3Fi3Yip.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

All application forms should be sent to Skomer Visitor Officer, Beth Thompson, at [email protected] . Please use SEABIRD MONITORING VOLUNTEER 2023 as the subject of your email.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, 15th January 2023.

Interviews will be scheduled via Teams for the week commencing Monday, 6th February 2023.

We look forward to receiving your application. Pob lwc!

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Seabird Monitoring Volunteer (Skomer Island)

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Skomer Island, Pembrokeshire Skomer Island Skomer Island is located just off the coast of Pembrokeshire, and is one of Britain's most important seabird colonies. Skomer is internationally important for seabirds, with just under 39,000 Atlantic puffins, 31,790 guillemots, 10,192 razorbills, and almost half the world's population of Manx shearwaters - a staggering 350,000 breeding pairs.

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Skomer Island

Skomer Island is located just off the coast of Pembrokeshire, and is one of Britain's most important seabird colonies. Skomer is internationally important for seabirds, with just under 39,000 Atlantic puffins, 31,790 guillemots, 10,192 razorbills, and almost half the world's population of Manx shearwaters - a staggering 350,000 breeding pairs. The island is also home to an abundance of other wildlife, including breeding chough, curlew, and peregrine, Atlantic grey seals, and its own endemic sub-species of bank vole. Skomer welcomes up to 250 visitors a day, and provides accommodation for 16 overnight guests.

Long-Term Volunteering

Our long-term volunteers form an integral part of the island team. Assisting with day-to-day running of the island, and supporting the wardens, visitor officer, and field worker with visitor engagement and wildlife monitoring.

Dates for the 2023 season are as follows:

Saturday, 25th March 2023 - Saturday, 8th July 2023.

Saturday, 8th July 2023 - Saturday, 30th September 2023.

Successful applicants will gain experience in visitor engagement and monitoring techniques (i.e. seabirds, breeding birds, butterflies, moths, marine mammals, etc.) on a National Nature Reserve. Additionally, long-term volunteers will gain experience in basic path and infrastructure maintenance, with training being provided in the use of relevant tools and equipment.

The nature of the role requires successful applicants to spend approximately three months on Skomer, with limited access to the mainland (where weather permits). Work can be physically taxing, and is carried out in all weather conditions. We think, however, it is incredibly rewarding!
Benefits

We provide free accommodation (including bills) on Skomer for the duration of your placement.

Travel expenses to and from Skomer within the UK are covered, including parking where required. Travel to-and-from Skomer via boat is provided free of charge.

We have a training budget for our long-term volunteers. Training provided will vary depending on the time of year, however may include a brushcutter or first aid course. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be supplied.

We provide uniform and binoculars for the duration of your time on the island.

In addition, long-term volunteers who successfully complete their Personal Project, and produce a report, will be eligible for the £250 Friends of Skokholm and Skomer Bursary.

How to apply?

For full post description, including criteria and application form, please visit:https://bit.ly/3Fi3Yip.

All application forms should be sent to Skomer Visitor Officer, Beth Thompson, at [email protected] . Please use LONG-TERM VOLUNTEERING 2023 as the subject of your email.

We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Sunday, 15th January 2023.

Interviews will be scheduled via Teams for the week commencing Monday, 6th February 2023.

We look forward to receiving your application. Pob lwc!

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Skomer Island Skomer Island is located just off the coast of Pembrokeshire, and is one of Britain's most important seabird colonies. Skomer is internationally important for seabirds, with just under 39,000 Atlantic puffins, 31,790 guillemots, 10,192 razorbills, and almost half the world's population of Manx shearwaters - a staggering 350,000 breeding pairs.

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https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-and-wildlife/tree-pests-and-diseases/key-tree-pests-and-diseases/phytophthora-ramorum/

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Credit: Ben Jones / Forestry Commission

Phytophthora ramorum spores spread via wind-driven rain. When they land on a leaf they grow into the tree by breaking down the cell walls in the leaf. This leads to the initial blackening symptoms. It then grows within the tree and blocks its water transport system leading to dieback and eventual death. While this process is happening the pathogen will also be spreading onto other nearby trees and shrubs.

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Credit: Ben Jones / Forestry Commission Phytophthora ramorum spores spread via wind-driven rain. When they land on a leaf they grow into the tree by breaking down the cell walls in the leaf. This leads to the initial blackening symptoms. It then grows within the tree and blocks its water transport system leading to dieback and eventual death.

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Q. asked about catkins and cones on same tree...

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Q. asked about catkins and cones on same tree...

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https://newswire.caes.uga.edu/story/3391/tree-sex.html#:~:text=Sexual%20reproduction%20in%20trees%20allows,possible%20by%20flowers%20or%20cones.

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A polygamous tree has cosexual, male and female flowers on the same tree or in different combinations on different trees. Red maple (pictured), sugar maple, black ash, locust, mulberry, tupelo and sumac are all polygamous trees. (Photo by John Ruter, University of Georgia, Bugwood.org)

Are the trees in your landscape boys or girls? When planting trees, not appreciating different tree genders can lead to many unwanted problems.

Female flowers and female trees produce fruit and seeds. Male flowers and trees produce pollen. Making the correct choice of tree gender can be important. Anyone who has ever smelled putrid ginkgo fruit, washed mulberries off their car or sneezed at tree pollen should understand.

Sexual reproduction in trees allows male genetic components (pollen) to reach female components of the same species, grow to fertilize an egg and produce a viable embryo within a seed. This fertilization process is made possible by flowers or cones.

Looks may be deceiving

The type of flowers or cones a tree produces determines tree gender. Tree flowers can have male parts, female parts, both male and female parts together, or none at all. Some of these parts may or may not be functional. You cannot tell flower function (or gender) just by looking.

Trees do not show their gender until they are sexually mature and start to flower. Sexual maturity in trees, depending upon the species, can occur from 1 to 50 years of age. Sometimes sexual maturity occurs for either the male or female flowers and cones.

For example, young hardwood trees just becoming mature tend to generate male flowers first, and then eventually generate female flowers. The opposite pattern occurs in some young conifer trees. Female cones are generated for many years before male pollen cones are produced on the same tree.

Many trees will remain the same gender their entire life. Once sexually mature, some trees can change gender from one season to the next, over the life of a tree or as the environment changes. For example, in one maple species, 10% of young sexually mature trees in a forest changed gender from year to year.

Multiple sexual systems

Trees have four primary sexual systems: cosexual, monoecious, dioecious and polygamous.

A tree that produces single flowers with both fully functional male and female parts is called cosexual. In the past, this type of flower was called a perfect flower. Trees like red bud, dogwood, yellow poplar, magnolia, apple, cherry, pear, rhododendron and American elm are cosexual.

Monoecious trees separate male and female parts into different flowers or cones on the same tree. Fir, birch, hickory, pecan, chestnut, cedar, hazel, beech, walnut, sweetgum, white cedar and hemlock are examples of monecious trees.

Dioecious trees separate male and female parts on completely different trees where one tree is strictly female and one strictly male. Trees such as boxelder, persimmon, white ash, ginkgo, holly, red cedar, Osage orange, aspen and willow are dioecious trees.

A polygamous tree has cosexual, male and female flowers on the same tree or in different combinations on different trees. Red maple, sugar maple, black ash, locust, mulberry, tupelo and sumac are examples of polygamous trees.

Ash trees are notorious for confusing and blurring tree gender lines as polygamous trees. In one ash species, individual trees averaged 63% male flowers, 36% cosexual flowers and 1% female flowers.

In the Eastern U.S., some 40% of the trees are monoecious, 30 percent are cosexual, 20% are dioecious and 10% are polygamous. Around the globe, about 75% of all trees are cosexual, 10% monoecious, 10% polygamous and 5% dioecious.

Strict gender concepts don't apply

For most trees, sexual behavior is not strictly male or female. Trees effectively reproduce using different combinations of functional sexual parts distributed in different types of flowers and cones.

The strict gender concepts of pure male and pure female we understand with animals must be flexible when applied to trees.

So inspect your trees and take an inventory. Do you have more boys or girls in your landscape?

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Female flowers and female trees produce fruit and seeds. Male flowers and trees produce pollen. Making the correct choice of tree gender can be important. Anyone who has ever smelled putrid ginkgo fruit, washed mulberries off their car or sneezed at tree pollen should understand.

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Customer Services Assistant - Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Part Time 3 days per week (22.2 hrs) Do you get job satisfaction from providing great customer service? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you, as a Customer Services Assistant.

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North Pembrokeshire job opportunity

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Course Resources: Sustainable Woodland Management Week 1

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Course Resources: Sustainable Woodland Management Week 1

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The word forest broadly describes an area that has a large number of trees. There are three general types of forest that exist: temperate, tropical, and boreal. Experts estimate that these forests cover approximately one-third of Earth's surface.

Temperate forests are found across eastern North America and Eurasia. The temperatures of temperate forests vary throughout the year because of the four distinct seasons at these latitudes. Precipitation is abundant and lends to fertile soil that is able to support diverse flora like maples, oak, and birch. Deer, squirrels, and bears are just a few examples of the fauna that call temperate forests home.

Tropical forests are common to areas near the equator, such as Southeast Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and Central America. Temperatures in tropical forests have been reported to range between 20 and 31°C (68 and 88°F). Tropical rainforests are the epitome of biodiversity. Animals include the endangered harpy eagle ( Harpia harpyja)-a large predatory bird-which has become scarce throughout Central and South America, largely due to habitat loss.

Bonobos ( Pan paniscus), an ape species that calls the tropical forests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Africa their home, are also endangered. Deforestation and poaching for human sustenance have caused their populations to decline.

Tropical mangrove forests, characterized by trees and shrubs that grow in salty or brackish water, are found in the tropics and subtropics. The red mangrove forest on the Panamanian island of Escudo de Veragua is home to the critically endangered pygmy three-toed sloth ( Bradypus pygmaeus).

The third type of forest is the boreal forest, also known as taiga. Boreal forests, one of the world's largest land biomes, are found across Siberia, Scandinavia, and North America (Alaska and Canada). Boreal forests have a significant role in removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Temperatures in boreal forests are, on average, below freezing. Conifers, spruce, fir, and pine trees are the predominant needle-leaf plant species in boreal forests. Moose and deer are just a couple of examples of large herbivorous mammals in this environment. Most birds native to the taiga migrate to find warmer conditions during the forest's harsh winters.

National Geographic Society

October 19, 2023

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Forests support a huge diversity of life. Despite the importance of forests, they are being removed at frightening rates.

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We cant wait to welcome new people to our winter course. We will have a mix of existing trainees from our welcome week and summer course and brand new people. Everyone keen to learn about the woods and how to look after them. See you all there on the 29th November.

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All set for our Welcome to the Woods course starting Tuesday 8th November. Remember to dress warm and in layers. Trainee Handbook attached.

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Jobs - full details

Title, Employer, Location:, Basis: (contract details if known)

Featured Job: Tree Action Plan Delivery Lead Adviser(3 posts), Natural England. Dorchester, Bridgwater, Bristol, Leeds, York, Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

This post has a short closing date: Ranger and Gamekeeper, Private Estate. East Sussex (working 10-5, Mon-Fri)
Senior/Principal Ecologist & Licensed Bat Ecologist, Peak Ecology Ltd. Bakewell Derbyshire
Environmental Contracting Operative, Brindle & Green Ltd. Radbourne, Derbyshire
Coast to Coast Project Manager, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. Bainbridge near Leyburn or Tebay
(Fixed term to 31/10/25, part time, 22.5hpw)
Nature Recovery Officer, Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Rushmore Farm, Tollard Royal, Wilts. (37hpw)
Head of Conservation, Vincent Wildlife Trust. Eastnor, Ledbury
Senior Project Officer (River Projects), Groundwork East. Hatfield, Hertfordshire and/or Luton, Bedfordshire (Hybrid role ideally full time 37hpw but part time with min 22.5hpw considered)
Project Officer (Hertfordshire), Groundwork East.  Hertfordshire area with some remote working available (Hybrid role ideally full time 37hpw but part time with min 22.5hpw considered)

RSPB Jobs:
Nature Officer. Morben, Wales - Homebased/Hybrid (12 month)
Conservation Scientist - Centre for Landscape Regeneration. David Attenborough Building, Cambridge (4 years)
Conservation Scientist. Flexible in UK / WFH. (Fixed term 24 months with possible extension
Conservation Officer - Suffolk Coast. Flexible in Eastern England (Permanent, 37.5 hpw)
Senior Conservation Scientist. Flexible in England (Permanent, full time 37.5hpw)
Senior Economist. Flexible in UK/ Hybrid - WFH
Principal Economist. Flexible in UK/ Hybrid - WFH
Conservation Finance Principal. Flexible in UK/ Hybrid - WFH (Part time or full time for 24 months)
Assistant Warden. RSPB Leighton Moss and Morecambe Bay Reserve (Full Time, Permanent)
Field Officer - Peatland Restoration. RSPB Orkney – Stromness (Fixed term to March 2026, full time)
Project Manager - Peatland Restoration. RSPB Orkney – Stromness (Fixed term to March 2026, full time)

National Trust Jobs:
Ranger. Dolmelynllyn Estate, Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd (permanent contract)
Ranger. Gaterigghow Sawmill, Nether Wasdale, Seascale (permanent contract)
Area Ranger. Ightham Mote, Mote Road, Sevenoaks (Permanent Contract)
Gardener. Sheffield Park, Sheffield Park, Uckfield (Permanent Contract)
Gardener. Osterley Park, Jersey Road, Isleworth (Permanent Contract)

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Congratulations to Morgan / Jayson / Caroline and Peter on completing their 12 week summer carpentry course. Da iawn!

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hi, i found out the other day there are local populations of doormice...maybe not in scolton, but you never know! here is a guide on how to ID doormice from hazlenut shells.

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A little update, were going roofing next week. Please can we have all hands on deck! this is a really exciting phase of the project. If anyone has any problems getting in, please let us know, we might be able to help.

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Remember carpentry course starts back on TUE the 31st May. Lets build that shelter!

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Remember carpentry course starts back on TUE the 31st May. Lets build that shelter!

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Foraging with Nel.

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Tidy shed. Thanks for all your hard work everyone. :)

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12 Week course starts on Tuesday 26th April 2022 10am. 

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12 Week course starts on Tuesday 26th April 2022 10am. 

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Are you excited for the summer green woodworking course? we certainly are! The uprights have been delivered and you will be prepping the site on Tuesday ready for the new woodland workshop to be constructed by your very hands. This 12 weeks will be a fantastic opportunity to discover some of the traditional methods for creating a woodland build. Cant wait!

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Watch out for details of welcome week coming soon. Starts 5th April. 

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Watch out for details of welcome week coming soon. Starts 5th April. 

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https://sway.office.com/uZ1O8FE6kA1Tpd9F?ref=Link

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Mid-Pembrokeshire Group Newsletter March 2022

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It is a year since our last newsletter and, thankfully, this time we are not in lockdown. Unfortunately, the virus is still with us and restrictions on attendance at Haverfordwest Leisure Centre have

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Jobs

Title, Employer, Location:, Basis: (contract details if known)

Conservation Project Operative (min of 2 posts), Ecological Land Management Ltd. Wrexham, North Wales
Ecologist / Senior Ecologist, Johns Associates Ltd. Bradford on Avon, near Bath (southwest) (Hybrid Working Policy Full or part-time hours considered
Project Manager - Martens on the Move, Vincent Wildlife Trust. Home-based, ideally Scottish/English or Welsh/English borders (but flexible) (Initially 12 months with prospect of a further four years if the Delivery Phase is approved.
Ornithological Field Surveyors, Carroll Ecology. Throughout Scotland
Visitor Experience Manager – North Coarse Fishing Operational Lead, South West Lakes Trust. Upper Tamar Lake, near Bude (Permanent, full time 40 hpw)
Trapper Team Leader x 3, RSPB. Orkney - Kirkwall Office (2 year contract)
Little Tern Project Officer, RSPB. Norwich (The position is currently 0.7 FTE across each year, working full-time hours between March-August, and then flexible part-time hours to be negotiated over the winter months)
Livestock Person, RSPB. RSPB Nene Washes, Whittlesey nr Peterborough (5.5 months fixed term, full time, 37.5hpw)
Nature Conservation Ranger, Vision Redbridge Culture & Leisure. Office base Ray Park, Woodford Green, London Borough of Redbridge. (Full time)
Ranger (Dungeness NNR), Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership. (6 month fixed term, part time 18.5hpw)
Project Officer (Hertfordshire), Groundwork East. Mill Green, Hatfield (Full time 37hpw although part time may be considered)
Head of Visitor Services & Active Travel, Cairngorms National Park Authority. Grantown on Spey (permanent contract, 375hpw though part time of 30hpw may be considered)
Land Adviser - Bedfordshire, Wildlife Trust BCN. Priory Country Park, Bedford, some home working possible. (2 year fixed term, full time 37.5hpw)
Recreation Ranger, South West Lakes Trust. Wimbleball Lake, near Taunton (Permanent, full time, 40hpw)
Field Studies & Activities Instructor, Lochranza Centre CIC. Isle of Arran (Fixed term (28-35 hpw) contract from April until mid November with possible 2023 contract from January until November)
Seasonal Ranger x 2 - Abernethy, RSPB. Abernethy, Scotland (4 month fixed term contract: one full time, 37.5hpw and one part time, 30hpw)
Trappers (Multiple) – Orkney Native Wildlife Project, RSPB Kirkwall Office (2 year and short 3 month contracts available)
Part Time Visitor Experience Officer, RSPB. Middleton Lakes, Bodymoor Heath (Contract June22 to March 23, part time 30hpw)
Lead Ranger, The Greensand Trust. Ampthill Great Park (5 day week based on 8 hour day)
Tees Swale Farming Support Officer, North Pennines AONB. AONB Offices, Stanhope (Contract to 30/9/25, 37hpw)
Little Tern Warden x 3, Denbighshire County Council. Gronant Dunes, Prestatyn (37 hpw)
Little Tern People Engagement Officer, Denbighshire County Council. Brickfields Pond, Rhyl (37 hpw)
Ecologist / Senior Ecologist, Total Ecology Ltd. Corbridge, Northumberland (full or part time)

Apprenticeships, Interns and paid trainee roles.
Trainee Ranger, Romney Marsh Countryside Partnership. Dover (6 month fixed term, full time)
Tees Swale Engagement and Interpretation Trainee, North Pennines AONB. AONB Offices, Stanhope
Apprentice Forest Craftsperson x 2, Forestry England. Ennerdale & Thornthwaite

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https://rfs.org.uk/insights-publications/quarterly-journal-of-forestry/qjf-photographic-competition/

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QJF Photographic Competition - Royal Forestry Society

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The Royal Forestry Society invites members to submit outstanding photographs to its 2022 photographic competition. The theme is ‘Quality Timber’ (which could encompass growing, processing and/or using quality timber).

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Might be of interest to you aquatic enthusiasts... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../the-micro-world-of... 

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Might be of interest to you aquatic enthusiasts... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../the-micro-world-of... 

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Tuesday 22nd March brings a Zoom presentation by Julian Cremona with his amazing photography and insights into ’The Micro World of The Aquatic Ecosystem’.

Join us if you can and support the Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales - proceeds will go to our local Pembrokeshire reserves - and buy your tickets for the night through Eventbright at £5 each.

Further information is in the recent Newsletter and, while we are still unable to organise meet in person events, we do hope the opportunity to sit in comfort at home with a drink of your choice and be entertained by Julian will be a very acceptable alternative.

The direct Eventbrite ticket link is below and one click will access the event and ticket purchase box.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../the-micro-world-of...