Welsh Ministers have recognised the nature emergency and are committed to protect and effectively manage 30% of the marine and 30% of the terrestrial environment in Wales by 2030. Those engaged in nature recovery, the so called ‘nature workforce’ are crucial to the delivery of this ambitious target.
But Welsh Government have limited information, so, we are undertaking a survey to try to understand the people, (roles, skills, qualifications, age profile, numbers etc) and the range of organisations that make up the ‘nature workforce’ in Wales. We have not yet specifically defined the ‘nature workforce’, because we do not yet know enough about the range of people, organisations and roles involved.
So, we are asking you to decide. You may be full or part-time, paid or unpaid (volunteer), in the public, not for profit, academic, third or private sectors.
If you think that you are contributing to conserve or restore nature, in a voluntary, or paid capacity, then please fill in the survey.
Loads of nature events at Pensychnant this Spring.
There will be something for everyone – events for individuals, families and those who are new to nature, to the more seasoned nature lover.
You don't need to attend an event to celebrate Wales Nature Week. Simply get out and appreciate nature on your doorstep in Wales Nature Week. It could be the start of a lifetime's connection!
Be part of the story! Share your nature stories and experiences using #WalesNatureWeek and highlight your passion for nature!
Nature is for everyone- no previous experience needed!
Nominations have opened for the NBN Awards for Wildlife Recording 2025!
These annual Awards celebrate the individuals, the newcomers and the groups of people or whole organisations that are making outstanding contributions to wildlife recording and improving our understanding of the natural world in the UK.
There are seven categories of awards:
· NBN Lifetime Achievement Award 2025
· NBN Verifier’s Award 2025
· NBN Young Person’s Award 2025 (open to individuals aged 11-20)
· NBN Newcomer Award 2025
· NBN Award for Marine Wildlife Recording 2025
· NBN Award for Terrestrial Wildlife Recording 2025
· NBN Group Award 2025
All too often the painstaking work that individual and groups of wildlife recorders undertake is not publicly recognised. So help us put that right, and nominate your unsung heroes!
Nominating someone for an award couldn’t be simpler, you just need to visit:
NBNawards25
and complete the appropriate nomination form(s) either online or email the completed MS Word document back to support
nbn.org.uk by 21 April 2025. Also, individuals and groups can nominate themselves!
An exciting new opportunity to join the North Wales Rivers Trust Team as a project officer. Looking for someone, practical, honest and self-motivated.
Closing date: 2nd February 2025
Salary: £46,746 per annum
Hours: This is a permanent contract, working full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: Home working OR option to work within a local workspace if preferred.
Closing date: Wednesday 22 January 2025 (9am)