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Peatlands Practical Conservation Volunteer
Organisation Details
The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Activity type: Animals, Environment and Gardening, Practical Work and DIY
Sub theme: Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Heritage
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: We are part of the Wildlife Trusts partnership which is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to all wildlife. The network of 47 local Wildlife Trusts and our junior branch, Wildlife Watch, work together with local communities to protect wildlife in all habitats across the UK, in towns, countryside, wetlands and seas. The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside was formed in 1962 by a group of naturalists who wanted to help protect the wildlife of the old county Lancashire. It is now the leading local environmental charity in this region.
Description of role: Practical conservation - Help us to restore and maintain valuable lowland raised bog habitats on 2 different sites in the Greater Manchester area through seasonal tasks such as - planting, scrub clearance, invasive species control, biological surveys and path/boundary maintenance. We meet on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 am to 3pm, as well as one Sunday a month from 10am to 1pm. All tools, gloves and guidance are provided. Contact Ali on arajabali@lancswt.org.uk for more information.
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Practical Skills, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: 4 hours per week
Location:
Little Woolden Moss, Culcheth, Warrington
Warrington
WA3 5AR