Worcestershire Wildlife Trust Practical Conservation - Monkwood
Create a free account to applyGet hands-on managing a woodland reserve near Worcester: coppice to create glades, clear scrub to open the canopy and ground flora, and maintain vegetation around ponds. Work outdoors with a volunteer team, using basic hand tools in all weather.
Practical Conservation at Monkwood is a volunteering role with Worcestershire Wildlife Trust for people who want to help manage a local woodland reserve near Worcester. Volunteers support the practical conservation work that keeps habitats in good condition for wildlife and helps maintain the site’s special features for the future.
The role involves hands-on reserve management tasks such as coppicing to create glades, scrub clearance to open up the lower canopy and ground flora, and maintaining vegetation around the ponds on site. It is a practical outdoor opportunity for people who enjoy nature, want to learn more about wildlife conservation, and are happy to work as part of a volunteer team.
Volunteers are asked to be willing to work outside in all weather, use basic hand tools, and take part in a variety of tasks as directed. The opportunity is suitable for people with a basic level of fitness and offers a chance to learn about reserve management while spending time outdoors and supporting local biodiversity.
Monthly on the 1st Sunday and/or 3rd Thursday, October to March
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- Interest and enthusiasm for nature and wildlife conservation
- Willingness to work outside in all weathers
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Basic use of hand tools; training will be given
- Willingness to be involved in a number of tasks as directed
- Suitable for everyone with a basic level of fitness
Volunteer role with no pay.
Free to volunteer.
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