Swallows Swallows (Hirundo rustica) are an annual visitor to the UK, arriving in the summer to breed and migrating to Africa for the winter. They are very distinctive birds with a long forked tail, red forehead and chin. For more … Read More
We are currently recruiting for a Senior or Principal level Ecologist, either based in Cardiff or home-based, within 3 hours travelling time of Cardiff and ideally based either in south-west England, north-west England or the west midlands. The position would … Read More
Senior Ecologist Job We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible senior ecologist to join our team. You will have a good biological degree, at least 3 years’ relevant professional experience and be either an associate or a full member of … Read More
This two day course comprises of Phase One Habitat survey methods on the first day and QGIS software training on the second day. Participants can choose to attend both days or just one of the training days. The Phase One … Read More
Identification and Ecology Pine martens (Martes martes) are a distinctive cat sized member of the mustelid family (which also includes otters and badgers). Pine martens are chocolatey brown in colour with an orangey coloured throat patch, a bushy tail, pointed … Read More
A recent study published in the journal Nature shows how the effects of climate change on the timing of specific events in natures calendar could cause serious problems for animals and plants.These events can be anything from when animals wake … Read More
Grass Identification for Beginners – 5th July 2017 Evening Course 6.00pm – 9.00pm The Grass ID course will provide a focused grass identification training during which we will look at the structure of grasses and learn to understand the terminology … Read More
High summer is here, at the end of this month the school holidays begin so plan ahead and think of some fun outdoor activities to keep the kids occupied. If you’re stuck for ideas, the Woodland Trust have a huge list … Read More
The UK electorate has narrowly decided to leave the European Union. About 70% of the UK’s environmental safeguards and legislation is a result of European legislation which includes the laws that: help ensure our beaches and air are clean; ban bee-harming … Read More
Reptiles, in Britain?! Surprisingly, this is a common question asked by members of the public. There are in fact six species of native reptile: common European adder (Vipera berus), grass snake (Natrix natrix), smooth snake (Coronella austriaca), common lizard (Lacerta … Read More
