Cumbria’s environment and nature sector is anchored by iconic landscapes and protected sites, alongside active work to restore habitats, improve biodiversity and adapt to climate change. Career paths include conservation and ecology, countryside and access management, ranger services, environmental surveying, peatland and woodland restoration and invasive species control, and community projects that connect people to nature.
Landscape Management is about caring for outdoor spaces so they remain attractive, accessible, functional and beneficial for nature. This can include parks, estates, gardens, public spaces, visitor sites and rural landscapes. The role blends practical land-based skills with planning, maintenance…
Rangers help manage and protect countryside sites, parks, woodlands, wetlands and other outdoor spaces. Their work often combines conservation, visitor engagement, access management and practical site maintenance. Rangers play an important role in helping people enjoy landscapes responsibly while…
Conservation Officers work to protect, restore and enhance habitats, species and landscapes. The role can include practical conservation work, ecological monitoring, planning projects, engaging with communities and helping secure funding or partnerships to support environmental aims.
Boundary Maintenance involves installing, repairing and maintaining features such as fences, gates, walls, hedges and other field or site boundaries. This work is important for livestock control, access, safety, security and the overall management of farms, estates, conservation sites and rural…
