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Growing Ty Hyll Project

Part time, 15 hours per week, flexible working is required. At times there may be opportunities to work extra hours (funding dependent)

Fixed term 1 year contract, renewable annually (funding dependent) over 2-year duration of the project. Initial 3-month probationary period

Salary £16700 – (pro rata)

See attached PDF for job details.

Please apply electronically, with a CV and covering letter to Janie Pridham (janiesizeofwales.org.uk) no later than 5pm 2 June 2016. Candidates will be shortlisted by Welsh and non-Welsh speaking staff, therefore please submit applications in English. Interviews will be held bilingually in Mid Wales during the week of 13 June.

A global 2016 report covering the state of the world's flora - new species, threats and conservation news.

E-natur is North Wales Wildlife Trust's first foray into the world of e-news.

Dear friends, Here is the last issue (99, May) in the first series of Bwletin Llen Natur. There will be one or two changes from issue number 100 and you will know more about them next month. In the meantime, may I make a request? Although neither Cymdeithas Edward Llwyd nor its very own Prosiect Llén Natur are in any way party-political, of course, but it is no more than natural as a Welsh environmental movement, and perfectly obvious from the content of the Bwletin, that we are not only in favour of using the Welsh language to the full, but also have a deep concern for what is happening to our global climate. Reflecting this we recently hosted two lectures by Professor Emeritus Gareth Wyn Jones who is in the vanguard in Wales in his efforts to wake us up to the unprecedented dangers that are facing us in this regard.

We know, many of us, of the deficiencies of large sections of the British press regarding the presentation of the highly disturbing scientific facts about climate change that are now available to us. There is no segment of this industry perhaps worse than the Welsh press (with perhaps the honourable exception of Y Cymro). Gareth has recently succeeded in getting the attention of the Western Mail in this regard, and he has been invited to present the evidence as it affects Wales, perhaps for the first time in the English medium Welsh press. This is to be much welcomed, but the WM in its professional wisdom, needs this evidence to be presented with a human face rather than through bare facts alone. The latter is so often such a "turn-off" to many.

My request therefore is as follows: can you let us know of a person or people, especially those of low income, who are making real endeavours to lower their personal carbon footprint. Their story would be really worth having so that Professor Gareth can reach a wider Welsh audience with his underlying message. Therefore if your answer is YES I CAN, please let us know. We really need this information. In this election month, make sure to quiz the Welsh Senedd candidates on their policies and position on Climate change. There is no issue more pressing for our environment and our well being.

Onward to the 200.... !

Duncan Brown Editor, Prosiect Llen Natur

The Wales Biodiversity Partnership is offering a small grant to all Vice County Recorders in Wales. This can be used towards the purchase of identification books, keys, CDs, or other small equipment.

A claim can be up to £25, and may only be claimed once in each financial year. The invoice date must match the financial year in which the claim is made.

To claim, please send your details together with a receipt to the address below by 17th September 2016.

Homeless and hungry pollinators are given a helping hand by this new survey.

This pollinating insect survey is open to all, so please click on the link below to find out more.

All the latest dragonfly news from across North Wales and beyond, with news of a new pond-level recording drive.

Building on the success of the inaugural awards in 2015, the National Biodiversity Network, the National Forum for Biological Recording and the Biological Records Centre are launching the second UK Awards for Biological Recording and Information Sharing.

Please click below for more information on how to nominate people for these awards (closes 31/07/2016).