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Friday 22 May 10am to 4pm at Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Plumgarths, Kendal

A comprehensive, Lantra accredited, Grey Squirrel Management Training Course for any level of experience. The course is for anyone interested in, or needing to, manage grey squirrel populations - whether you are a beginner or an experienced controller. It is being provided free of charge by the…

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Friday 5th June 2026 9.00am - 5.00pm

This one-day course provides training in Woodland Condition Assessment (WCA) using the Forestry Commission’s dedicated app for spring/summer conditions.

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4th, 11th and 18th June 2026

Botanical identification training and survey opportunities in a selection of upland hay meadows. There are three days of free training for beginners, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. Wildflower, grasses and surveying 4 June 9:45 am - 4:30 pm. Grasses and sedges identification…

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Flexible on demand training - takes 1-2 hours to complete

A practical guide to enhancing and maintaining biodiversity on school or college grounds, this free online training course is aimed at managers of any outdoor setting. The course has been developed by Natural England and Department for Education in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Data…

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The Species Officer will lead a new project starting work on the control of American Mink, leading to a reintroduction of Water Vole. The Species Officer will also take over running the juvenile fish and White Clawed Crayfish monitoring. They are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic person to…

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The Project Officer will be the focal point for the Trust's work on woodland creation and tree planting. They will develop projects and work closely with other organisations active in woodland creation to drive a strategic approach to riparian woodland creation in the Lune catchment. They are…

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The Lune Rivers Trust is looking to step up their capabilities in providing farm advice and farmer engagement through this new role. They are seeking an experienced farm advisor to join the team and lead these activities into the future. Their experience has proven the benefits of farmer engagement…

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LDNPA are looking for an Assistant Farming Officer to support the delivery of the Farming in Protected Landscapes (FiPL) scheme and other environmental and farming funding initiatives. The role entails helping farmers and land managers to develop strong grant applications and deliver projects that…

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