Do you love wildlife and working outdoors? Are you practical and willing to learn new skills? Ever thought about a career in nature conservation? Natural Prospects offers a series of 24 one-year practical conservation training placements to highly motivated individuals with a keen interest in wildlife and conservation.
If you are looking to start your conservation career in Birmingham or the Black Country, you could be eligible for Natural Prospects.
Natural Rivers and Green Corridors a European Regional Development Funded project aiming to enhance the River Rea catchment and surrounding habitats for all wildlife to enjoy.
The natural world is in a critical condition; new legislation is needed to put nature into recovery. The Wildlife Trusts have a vision of a Wilder Britain where nature is part of everyone’s lives.
“As we prepare to leave the European Union, I believe there is more urgency than ever to make our environmental laws ambitious and meaningful”
Show your support for our plans and help to see nature restored by 2030.
Politicians in the UK have made many big promises for nature, but the Westminster Government's own advisors agree: they're not doing enough to improve the natural world.
That’s why, ahead of the next General Election, over 70 environmental charities have joined forces to create a five-point plan for decision-makers. We want to see this reflected in all Party manifestos, to put a stop to nature’s decline.
The population of Birmingham and the Black Country exceeds 2 million people and is expected to rise dramatically. Birmingham’s population is forecast to grow at a rate of 12% until 2032, resulting in an increase of more than 150,000 people. To account for this, Birmingham City Council is planning to build in excess of 50,000 new homes. The Black Country expects a population growth of over 60,00 in the same period with a need for at least 40,000 new homes. The acute need for new houses and infrastructure brings increased pressure on nature and wildlife
Our Youth Action for Nature Project empowers young people in the region to build a strong relationship with the natural spaces around them, and in turn, to take action to protect those spaces and nature as a whole.
Nature Tots is a Wildlife Trust programme for preschool age children, providing a wonderful opportunity for little ones to enjoy and learn from nature.
As nature becomes apparently less significant to our lives we value it less and do not look after it. As a result, the quality of our natural environment declines, and as it declines it becomes even less significant to us. It is vital that we reverse this disconnect with nature, both for our own sakes and to aid nature’s recovery.