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An estimated 200,000 volunteers work in environmental conservation in the UK

Public sector and voluntary organisations account for 4 out of 5 businesses

Environmental conservation organisations in the UK employ 56,100 people


 

Environmental Conservation

Is environmental conservation right for you?

It could be right for you if:

  • You want to make a difference to the environment we live in
  • You care about environmental issues
  • You like finding solutions to complicated problems
  • You relish working with other people and being part of a team
  • You want to learn lots of practical skills

Top five useful skills to develop to work in environmental conservation:

  • Knowledge of habitat management
  • An ability to work as part of a team
  • Knowledge and understanding of ecosystems
  • An ability to be flexible
  • The desire and ability to provide workable solutions
Click here to find out which qualifications could help you get these skills

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Norman Georgeson, Trained Assessor, British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
"Working outdoors, even in bad weather, is unbeatable"
Norman Georgeson

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