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- Vocational qualification
- Exeter
- 26 Weeks
...drainage work, fencing, health and safety plus other opportunities dependent upon the season such as hedgelaying, coppicing and pond management...
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History
Established in 1959 by David Attenborough, David Bellamy and Spike Milligan.
Advantages of studying here
You will receive hands-on training in Conservation and Countryside Management. This is invaluable to prove to an employer that you have the skills to do the job, in the highly competitive environmental jobs market. This vocational qualification offers the chance to gain these practical skills as well as theory to back up your work based learning. This course provides the opportunities to carry out work that will have real environmental benefits, and learn as you work to conserve wildlife in the beautiful Devon countryside.
Areas of specialisation
Woodland management
Tree planting
Wildflower meadow creation and management
Coppicing
Dry stone walling
Fencing
Hedgelaying
Stile, gates
Surveys for various types of wildlife
Wildlife reserve management
Species identification and guided walk days
River, pond and stream management
Beach and dune work
Footpath work
Steps, bridges and access work
Dartmoor visits, surveys and guided walks
All are subject to availability and seasonal suitability
Description
The Conservation Volunteers is the UK's largest practical conservation charity. Established in 1959 we work with thousands of volunteers each year to improve Green Spaces.
