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This resource has been developed to support woodland owners and managers to better understand and be able to implement the requirements, best practice and guidance set out in the UK Forestry Standard, and how these support sustainable woodland management. The UK Forestry Standard is a document that…

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These Ancient Woodland Restoration learning resources are open and relevant to those teaching and studying forestry, and related subjects, at Higher Education Institutes. The resources have been developed to supplement existing learning resources and broaden awareness of the value of ancient…

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Thursday 8th October 2026, 10am-4pm at The Bryce Institute, Burneside near Kendal (with field visit in afternoon)

A full-day training course focusing on CHEGD fungi ID aimed at improving surveying skills across Cumbria. Open to all in Cumbria with some prior experience of fungi surveying AND an interest in carrying out grassland fungi surveys in the future. While most of the session will be indoors (do bring a…

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Sunday 1st November 2026, 10am-4pm at CWT Plumgarths (with field visit to St Catherine’s Parkland/Footprint)

A full-day training course focusing on CHEGD fungi ID aimed at improving surveying skills across Cumbria. Open to all in Cumbria with some prior experience of fungi surveying AND an interest in carrying out grassland fungi surveys in the future. While most of the session will be indoors (do bring a…

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This is a 12-month paid training placement starting in Autumn/winter 2026 and is designed to be a launch pad for someone at the beginning of their career in conservation and/or community engagement.Working alongside our team, you will gain practical experience supporting the planning and delivery…

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Our Volunteer Guided Walk leaders help the Lake District National Park Authority run an inspirational programme of around 150 walks every year. We are currently recruiting for Guided Walk Leaders to lead our walks in the North of the Park.Our guided walks programme exists to help unlock the…

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Join United Utilities’ three-year Graduate Programme in their Project Engineering team and kickstart your career. As a Graduate Project Engineer, you’ll work alongside experienced Project Engineers and wider multidisciplinary teams, gaining hands-on experience across the project lifecycle. No two…

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To operate, monitor and maintain all catchment assets within the North area catchment team. This includes impounding reservoirs, boreholes, river intakes, aqueducts, land, built and natural heritage and any associated infrastructure to ensure internal, external and statutory, regulatory and…

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