We are seeking a self-employed individual to assist with Heritage Landscape Management tasks during January, February and March 2026. Tasks will be mainly centered on hedgelaying and coppicing and are located across the county from the Eden Valley to the South Lakes area.The work is part time,…

An opportunity to learn how to convert coppiced Sweet Chestnut into fencing materials.The growing and coppicing of Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa) has generally been confined to the southern counties in the UK. However, around 15 years ago Tim Nicholson of Sleastonhow Farm decided to try…

Are you ready to contribute to ground-breaking science research and support one of the UK’s largest nature restoration programmes? We’re inviting researchers, students, social scientists, ecologists and conservationists to collaborate with our expert team. To apply, you’ll need to send a detailed…

The University of Cumbria is one of the largest providers of degree apprenticeships in the country and our programmes are delivered to apprentices across the whole of England. With experience of assessment, you will conduct assessments in line with the requirements set in the appropriate…

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Coppicing is a manual method of tree maintenance to encourage new growth from old trees. A great way of managing our woodlands and ensuring they last for generations to come.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. The following years after young trees have been planted they need maintenance to ensure they get the best possible chance! This includes removing competition, checking on tree guards and laying hedges.

Volunteer with West Cumbria Rivers Trust. Throughout the winter months we plant trees and hedges along riverbanks and across the catchment. This helps to increase biodiversity, create a haven for wildlife and provide great habitat as well as protects riverbanks, helps to slow the flow and reduce…

Level 3 Forest Craftperson. The broad purpose of the apprenticeship is to carry out the practical operations required to create, maintain and harvest forests and woodlands. Most employers will specialise in either establishment and maintenance, or harvesting. Employees in both sub-sectors would be…

Level 4 Arboriculturist Apprenticeship Standard. This occupation is found in arboricultural, utility, facilities management and grounds maintenance organisations. These include local authorities, arboricultural consultancies, estates, commercial organisations and charities. The broad purpose of the…

Get the micro-volunteering bug today and join the biggest citizen’s science project that National Parks have ever undertaken. Look Wild uses a free nature identification app that will name plants and animals for you and contribute to a huge National Park-led project at the same time. It’s free to…

Level 2 Arborist Standard (CUMBRIA or LANCASHIRE). The arboricultural industry manages trees for their benefits and values in diverse urban and rural locations from city parks and urban woodlands, to country estates and private gardens. The industry manages trees adjacent to highways, railways,…

Get stuck in to practical task on a hands-on conservation day. There's plenty of wildflower planting to do, scrub and bramble removal, bracken bashing, and invasive plant removal, as well as path, bridge and boundary repairs. Lace up your boots and come and join us!