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REF 2291-DAILY-1/11 JOB PARK & ESTATE WARDEN

BE4 29/10/10 LOC ATTINGHAM PARK, ATCHAM, SHREWSBURY
PAY 15906 FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES Fixed term for 1 year. Help with a wide range of countryside management tasks, helping to maintain & enhance the
grounds for the benefit of wildlife, livestock & landscape, & ensure it can be enjoyed by all of our visitors. Assist the Events &
Engagement Officer in organising & delivering a wide range of visitor experiences, such as our Plant Fair, Deer Weekend &
Behind the Scenes estate days. Also make sure that machinery, equipment & workshops are safe & I a usable condition.
Includes some weekend & bank holiday working. BUT HND level qualification in countryside management or equivalent
experience; solid experience of practical estate management. Countryside management skills including fencing, hedging,
hedge laying & tree felling. Endless love of the countryside, able to motivate & inspire visitors & volunteers alike. Appropriate
qualifications with equipment such as chainsaw, strimmer & tractors, & full UK driving licence essential. ASK Ref:
NT10/05681. http://bit.ly/NT05681

REF 2292-DAILY-8/11 JOB ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANT

BE4 ? LOC FALKIRK, SCOTLAND
PAY 18000 – 22000 FOR ECHOES ECOLOGY
DES Full time, permanent contract. BUT Highly organised; natural team worker; good communication skills; ability to
use initiative; business acumen. Essential: 2+ years’ ecological consultancy experience; full driving licence; protected
species / ecological surveying skills in 1+ of: Phase 1, Bats, badgers, Otter, Water Vole, Great Crested Newts, Birds;
interpretation of results & reporting skills; ability to deal with clients at different levels in a variety of situations & to work
flexible hours at peak times of the year in accordance with company needs; IT skills (MS Word, MS Excel). Desirable: AIEEM
or MIEEM affiliated; Protected Species Licence(s); experience with ArcGIS, BatSound, AnaLook; presentation / training skills;
first aid qualification; tree climbing / rope access qualification. ASK www.echoesecology.co.uk CV & written statement
(>250 words) explaining why our company would benefit from employing you to enquiries@echoesecology.co.uk

REF 2293-DAILY-15/11 JOB COMMUNITY PROJECT OFFICER MORECOMBE BAY

BE4 15/11/10 9am IV w/c 22/11/10 LOC HEYSHAM
PAY 20300 + 3% option pension cont FOR THE LANCASHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
DES 37.5hrs per week, 33 month contract. Co-ordinate a range of events & activities in partnership with a number of orgs
that’s attracts new audiences to appreciate the natural places of Morecambe Bay with a focus on the coastline. BUT
Dynamic 'can do' attitude & proven experience in project management & working with urban community projects. ASK
www.lancswt.org.uk Completed applications to: khempson@lancswt.org.uk CV's will not be considered – No Agencies

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REF 2294-DAILY-8/11 JOB SITE MANAGER – NORTH SUFFOLK RESERVES

BE4 9/11/10 IV 22/11/10 LOC RSPB MINSMERE RESERVE, SUFFOLK
PAY 23000 – 26000 FOR RSPB
DES To lead the conservation management team on the 1,700ha network of reserves on the north Suffolk coast,
including the RSPB flagship site at Minsmere. This provides a fantastic opportunity to be involved at one of the richest
locations for biodiversity in the UK, leading a skilled & high-performing team to deliver landscape-scale species & habitat
conservation & a high quality visitor experience. BUT Enthusiastic & dynamic with sound leadership, interpersonal &
management abilities capable of influencing at all levels of contact; wide knowledge of lowland habitats, species & land
management. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies or send A4 SAE to Sue Green, Suffolk Coast Area Administrator,
Minsmere RSPB Reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk IP17 3BY 01728 648070 sue.green@rspb.org.uk

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REF 2295-DAILY-1/11 JOB WARDEN
BE4 3/11/10 LOC BLACK DOWN ESTATE, HASLEMERE, SURREY
PAY 15906 pro rata FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES 5 months fixed term contract. Joining a friendly team, help with a wide range of countryside management tasks,
helping us protect & enhance the landscape, habitats & species, whilst providing access opportunities so it can be enjoyed
by all of our visitors. Assist the Head Warden in organising & delivering a wide range of visitor experience & education
activities. Also make sure machinery, equipment & workshops are in a safe & usable condition. Help to lead, develop &
inspire a team of volunteers across the site. BUT NVQ or HND level qualification in countryside management or
conservation (or equivalent experience); wide range of practical countryside management skills; passion for providing great
customer service; experience of working in a similar nature / conservation setting; full UK driving & chainsaw licence. Ideally
to have worked with volunteers & may have brush cutter certificate. Genuine interest in the aims & ambitions of the National
Trust. ASK Ref: NT10/05690. http://bit.ly/NT5690

REF 2296/7-DAILY-15/11 LOC EXMOOR

BE4 15/11/10 (noon) FOR EXMOOR NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY
Exmoor Moorland landscape partnership has been offered funding to help people look after, enjoy & learn about the beautiful
moorlands of Exmoor.
JOB DES
Moorland Education Officer To help deliver a suite of innovative educational projects to help people discover,
appreciate, understand & enjoy the natural beauty, wildlife & cultural heritage of Exmoor’s moorlands. BUT Likely to have a
degree or equivalent qualification, perhaps with a postgraduate certificate in education; experience in education or an
educationally-linked activity & excellent communication skills.
Moorland Heritage Officer Part time, 18.5 hrs per week. To help deliver a suite of projects which will encourage the
understanding & protection of the rich heritage of human activity, history & culture of Exmoor’s moorlands, particularly by
promoting participation in research & surveys & in practical conservation work at moorland archaeological sites. BUT
Degree or equivalent qualification in archaeology or related discipline. Experience of community engagement & partnership
working, & excellent communication skills essential. Both Fixed term contract to 31/12/13. PAY up to 22221 ASK
www.exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk 01398 322205 (24 hrs) info@Exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

REF 2298/300-DIRECT-1/11 JOB ECOLOGICAL SURVEYORS

BE4 ? LOC HOME BASED*
PAY 175 – 200 per day + expenses FOR A9 CONSULTING LIMITED
DES *Willing to travel throughout Scotland. Full time & sub-contractors. Primarily ornithological surveys on a variety of
sites across Scotland. BUT Useful to have NVC Phase 1, small mammals & bat survey experience. ASK Info:
www.a9consulting.co.uk Apply: CV with availability to info@a9consulting.co.uk

REF 2301-DAILY-22/11 JOB GRAZING OFFICER

BE4 19/11/10 LOC NORFOLK
PAY 22500 – 25000 FOR NORFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST
DES Norfolk Wildlife Trust own & manage over 4,000ha across 60 nature reserves, many of them high profile & of
international importance for wildlife. You will lead a team of out-posted staff & volunteers. BUT Experienced grazing officer
with a strong background in grazing management & livestock husbandry. Sound understanding of managing livestock,
preferably for conservation grazing; experienced in managing people & resources; ability to communicate at all levels; good
understanding of livestock legislative compliance & land management grant systems. ASK www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
or send an A4 SAE (79p stamp) to Jen Palmer, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Bewick House, 22 Thorpe Road, Norwich, NR1 1RY

REF 2302-DAILY-1/11 JOB SENIOR RESERVE WARDEN

BE4 27/10/10 IV 3/11/10 LOC WICKEN FEN NATIONAL TRUST NATURE RESERVE, ELY
PAY 18610 – 20252 FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES Oversee the continued conservation of our oldest nature reserve, England’s most famous Fen, & ensure the high
standards of presentation & visitor access are maintained. With endless passion for our work, you’ll lead & inspire a team of
staff & volunteers to ensure routine work programmes are carried out & all equipment is safely stored. Develop & promote
visitor engagement & interpretation events. Includes working weekends & bank holidays on a rota, & occasional evenings.
BUT Rel countryside qualification & experience of working in a similar nature setting; sound knowledge of UK wildlife, nature
conservation & environmental issues. Excellent inter-personal skills & a passion for providing great customer service. Full UK
driving licence & experience of operating conservation equipment & machinery. Direct wetland management experience an
advantage. Genuine interest in the aims & ambitions of the Trust. ASK Ref: NT10/05682. http://bit.ly/NT05682

REF 2303/4-DAILY-1/11 LOC MEDWAY, KENT

BE4 3/11/10 FOR PLANTLIFE
JOB PAY DES
Community Outreach Officer 22000 pro rata 3 year contract, 3 days per week. To deliver a programme of
community activities at our Ranscombe Farm nature reserve. Develop materials & run events aimed at building the
confidence of those wishing to access the natural environment & encourage participation by key audiences including the
elderly, young people, families & pre-school children. BUT 2+ years’ experience & excellent communication skills;
energetic & organised; enthusiastic & innovative at engaging people with the natural environment. IV 9/11/10 in Salisbury.
Ranscombe Project Manager 25000 – 28000 3 year contract. To lead work at our flagship nature reserve. Overall
responsibility for the delivery of an exciting 3-year conservation & community engagement project at the reserve. Implement
our vision at Ranscombe to enhance wildlife in the landscape, engaging with partner organisations & the local community.
BUT Proven experience of a significant role in managing a large conservation project with interpretation, access & public
involvement elements. IV 10/11/10 in Salisbury. ASK Recruitment, Plantlife, 14 Rollestone Street, Salisbury SP1 1DX
jobs@plantlife.org.uk www.plantlife.org.uk 01722 342730.

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REF 2305/6-DAILY-1/11 LOC EAST MEON, HAMPSHIRE
BE4 29/10/10 FOR PERMACULTURE PUBLICATIONS
JOB PAY DES
Accounts Manager 19000 Exciting opportunity to join award winning green publishers of Permaculture
Magazine. BUT Experience of sales & purchase ledgers, credit control, bank reconciliations, month end VAT returns,
customer service plus general office skills. Attention to detail & a working knowledge of Sage Accounting.
Admin / Sales Assistant £6.50 per hour Part time. Provide support to the Accounts Manager on various tasks, such as
purchasing, general accounting & administration tasks plus customer service. Both: Flexibility, good communication skills
& a passion for the environment essential. ASK CV to: Job Application, permanent Publications, The Sustainability Centre,
East Meon, Hampshire GU32 1HR 01730 823 311 info@permaculture.co.uk

REF 2307-DAILY-8/11 JOB RURAL ENTERPRISE PROJECT OFFICER

BE4 8/11/10 LOC MUSSELBURGH but homeworking considered
PAY IRO 25000 pro rata FOR THE SCOTTISH RURAL PROPERTY & BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (SRPBA)
DES 3 years fixed term, 21 hrs per week. SRPBA represents the interests of landowners, land managers, farmers & rural
businesses throughout Scotland. The Rural Enterprise Demo Day Project will proved a training programme throughout
Scotland for farmers & land managers across a wide range of rural enterprise & diversification opportunities.. BUT Self-
motivated with excellent team working & networking skills; knowledge & experience of training provision, event management
& the rural business sector. ASK www.srpba.com 0131 653 5400.

REF 2308/9-DIRECT-1/11 LOC COLDEN COMMON

BE4 See below FOR MARWELL WILDLIFE
JOB DES
Head of Supporter Development Joining our Marketing & Fundraising team, this exciting position will have
primary responsibility for expanding the current membership base, tailoring communications & nurturing supporters in order
to grow fundraised income. BE4 1/11/10. BUT Full conversant with Raier’s Edge or equiv software as a fundraising &
membership database; substantial experience of fundraising & supporter development; strong track record of achieving
significant income targets. Excellent communication & time management skills; experience of developing & implementing a
CRM strategy in a fundraising context, people management & development, & financial management incl developing &
managing income & expenditure budgets, financial processing & Gift Aid claims.
Assistant Guest Services Manager We attract over 500,000 visitors a year to our 140 acre zoological park,
therefore providing exceptional customer service to our guests is essential to our success. You will play a key part in
ensuring these standards are delivered, supporting the Guest Services Manager in leading the dept, covering admissions,
trains, env services & reception. BE4 3/11/10. BUT Experience of working in the Leisure & Tourism industry at Supervisor
level or higher, complaint handling & staff training, mentoring & disciplinary procedures. Excellent written & verbal
communication skills, ability to motivate & lead a team & organisation skills essential. PAY YES ASK
www.marwell.org.uk

REF 2310/1-DAILY-8/11 LOC KINGCOMBE MEADOWS NATURE RESERVE*

BE4 8/11/10 IV 12/11/10 FOR DORSET WILDLIFE TRUST
JOB DES
Land Management Officer (West Dorset Reserves) To plan & carry out day to day operations of estate & reserves
maintenance & habitat management tasks, a key function of the post will be to ensure co-ordination of the work with other
West Dorset team members, contractors & volunteers. Plan & execute a seasonal programme of conservation management
work & liaise with external organisations such as Natural England, other landowners & interest groups. BUT Excellent
organisational & communication skills able to work flexibly both under own initiative & within a team.
Stockperson (West Dorset Reserves) Responsible for the planning & day to day management, welfare &
tasks related to all DWT-owned livestock managing the Trust’s nature reserves in West Dorset. This is a key role leading on
planning future livestock management & development of business opportunities relevant to the Trust’s conservation
objectives. Also work with the team to assist in estate & reserve maintenance & habitat management tasks. BUT
Significant experience in both cattle & sheep management; accurate record keeping & familiar with all policy & legislation
regarding the keeping of livestock on agricultural holdings. Most important will be attention to detail in the day to day care &
attention of stock husbandry & ability to work flexibly during busy periods such as calving, lambing & hay making. Both: *
Based at Kingcombe Meadows but incorporating Powerstock Common & other outlying reserves. PAY 20892 + staff
benefits ASK Debbie Watkins, 01300 321329 / 01305 217960. Job desc & app form: srawles@dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk
www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/vacancies

REF 2312-DAILY-8/11 JOB PLANNING POLICY OFFICER / SENIOR PLANNING POLICY OFFICER
BE4 5/11/10 IV 12 or 18/11/10 LOC SANDY E. BEDS
PAY 24000 – 31000 FOR RSPB
DES 10mth contract to cover secondment. The planning system in England is undergoing radical reform & the RSPB is at
the forefront of the debate. The post-holder will develop & advocate the RSPB’s views on proposed changes to the planning
system & to national planning policy. There is some travel involved, but mostly to London meetings. Appointment at the
senior grade is dependent on skills & experience. BUT Relevant experience in the planning sector, & ideally, you are a
member of the RTPI. Good communication, diplomacy, presentation & team working skills, as well as strong sympathies with
nature conservation. ASK www.rspb.org.uk/vacancies or send A$ SAE to Julia Barker, Administrator, Planning & Regional
Policy, Sustainable Development, UK Headquarters, RSPB, The Lodge, Sandy, Beds SG19 2DL 01767 693187.

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REF VOL-DIRECT-8/11 JOB VOLUNTEER WARDEN
BE4 4/11/10 Informal IV 8/11/10 LOC KILLERTON ESTATE, DEVON
PAY Expenses & accom FOR NATIONAL TRUST

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DES / BUT Min 4 days a week, hours by mutual arrangement. Work alongside time served & skilled wardens learning on
the job the wide range of practical countryside management tasks carried out on this diverse estate. Certs in some machine
operation may be available subject to needs & aptitude. Key elements: to acquire a thorough knowledge of the estate in
particular RoW network; using & maintaining vehicles & equipment; assist with management of Ashclyst forest & other
woodland across the estate incl working on & producing timber for logs & biomass; identify & carry out basic maintenance
works on RoW, estate bridges, walls, gates, stiles & signs; maintain good working relationships with visitors, tenants, farmers
& neighbours, other vol orgs, local communities & local authorities; welcoming & liaising with visitors, may incl public
speaking & assisting or leading guided walks. Shared accommodation provided on site. ASK CV & covering letter setting
out why you are suitable for the post to Sarah Toms 01392 883132 sarah.toms@nationaltrust.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-22/11 JOB VOLUNTEER POST

BE4 19/11/10 LOC MENDIP & POLDEN HILLS, SOMERSET
PAY Training, experience & travel expenses FOR NATIONAL TRUST
DES 9 months. Gain vital experience to develop your career in countryside management, working within a small,
professional & highly motivated team managing iconic sites. Work incl leading groups of vols improving rare habitats of SSSI
standard & maintaining good access for the hundreds of thousands of our visitors. Gain invaluable hands on experience in
practical work, managing vol groups, assisting with events & involvement with a wide variety of other project work. Range of
formal qualified training provided incl off-road driving, brushcutter & first aid. No accommodation provided. Opportunity to
train for Level II Diploma in work based Env Conservation. BUT Recently completed a course in cside management &
looking for experience. Able to work on own initiative, show enthusiasm & interest in the cside & ideally have practical
aptitude. Some practical experience desirable. ASK / Chat: Robert Holden, 01934 844 518
robert.holden@nationaltrust.org.uk

REF VOL-DIRECT-1/11 JOB VOLUNTEER ECOLOGIST

BE4 1/11/10 LOC ALDERNEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
PAY 0 FOR ALDERNEY WILDLIFE TRUST
DES Initial 12mth placement, ideally beginning Dec or early Jan. AWT promotes the conservation of Alderney’s terrestrial
& marine wildlife & associated habitats. Main duties incl: management & monitoring of Alderney’s Ramsar site (internationally
important wetland); development of the Alderney Record Centre; co-ordination of &/or conducting of other ecological
monitoring projects; organising / assisting with AWT events. BUT Higher level BSc or further degree in ecology, zoology or
rel field, or 2+ years’ rel experience. Field survey skills, pref with some ornithological research experience; versatility;
outgoing personality, able to integrate into established team & tight knit island community; willing to learn on the job, be
intuitive & show initiative; IT competence desirable esp GIS & databases; experience of small power boats advantageous;
prepared to be positive. ASK Jen Stockdale, Ecologist, info: 07781 464913 CV & letter: ecologist@alderneywildlife.org

REF VOL-DIRECT-15/11 JOB VOLUNTEER CONSERVATION OFFICER

BE4 12/11/10 LOC ALDERNEY, CHANNEL ISLANDS
PAY 0 FOR ALDERNEY WILDLIFE TRUST
DES Initial 12mth placement, ideally beginning Dec or early Jan. Main duties incl: lead the development & ongoing
management of the Alderney Community Woodland Project; lead development & management plans for the island’s 2 nature
reserves; lead public relations management of both Community Woodland & Reserves projects; support the Trust Manager
in development & management of the Alderney Grazing Animals Project. BUT Higher level BSc or further degree in
conservation management, envl science, forestry or related field, or 2+ years’ rel experience. Planning skills & strategic
approach to work; versatility; good communicator, able to integrate into established team & tight knit island community;
willing to learn on the job, be intuitive & show initiative; IT competence desirable esp GIS & databases; clean driving licence;
experience of hand tools, power machinery, tractors & even small power boats if possible; prepared to be positive. ASK
Roland Gauvain, Trust Manager, Further info: 07781 415468 CV & covering letter: manager@alderneywildlife.org

News Headlines from the past week. Stories in full online.

Monday:
'Ten years' to solve nature crisis, UN meeting hears – reported by BBC News
Twenty one years of UK Apple Day yet a third of our apple orchards have been lost in the last decade - CPRE
Otters back from the brink of extinction in England says the Environment Agency
The bumblebee was declared Britain's environmental mascot at the 2010 Earthwatch debate on the 14th October. –
Bumblebee Conservation Trust
Cuts could close off the countryside – Ramblers warn
Tuesday:
The state of the UK's birds: a conservation barometer
Working together to preserve Dartmoor’s prehistoric cairns
Rare thatched moss found on new sites in southern England
A new website: ProtectedPlanet.net - The latest initiative harnessing the World Database on Protected Areas.
Wednesday:
Dorset's lead in the Big Society – the Wildlife Trusts
Helping butterflies flourish in a Monmouthshire woodland – Forestry Commission, Wales

Thursday:
It's Apple Day. On October the 21st every year, an annual celebration of apple, orchards and local distinctiveness. Initiated
by Common Ground in 1990 it has since been celebrated each year by people organising hundreds of local events.

A day after the announcement of the Comprehensive Spending Review here's a round up of who said what and some
reactions.

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Statement from DEFRA
Comprehensive Spending Review – Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs
Over the course of the Spending Review period, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will reduce
resource spending by 29% and capital spending by 34%. The Department’s Administration budget will be reduced by 33%.
Departmental Expenditure Limit (DEL)
Defra will reprioritise its spending, focusing tax payer’s money on British farming and food production; enhancing the
environment and biodiversity; and supporting a green economy resilient to climate change.
http://ww2.defra.gov.uk/news/2010/10/20/comprehensive-spending-review/

Reaction from the organisations affected

Wildlife Trusts response to the Spending Review
Major impacts on vital natural environment work are likely - through the loss of a third of Defra’s budget1 – so The Wildlife
Trusts urge the Government to ensure the remaining investment achieves the greatest benefits for the environment.
The review could provide the opportunity to identify where Government investment could achieve greatest value for money.
The Wildlife Trusts believe a healthy natural environment is the cornerstone of a healthy economy and a healthy society.
Government, private and voluntary sectors and wider society all have a role in helping to create a healthy natural
environment.
Challenging times for the environment, but hope for green farming - CPRE
Following the announcement of the results of the comprehensive spending review, Ben Stafford, CPRE Head of Campaigns,
says:
“This Government has set itself a high bar by pledging to be the ‘greenest ever’. Significant cuts to the main environmental
departments will not make clearing that bar any easier.
“Inevitably, many rural people will face hardship as a result of these cuts. We await further detail, but subsidised rural bus
services are likely to face challenging times, thanks to the combination of a 20 per cent cut in bus subsidy grant and a 28 per
cent cut in local authority funding.
Wildlife friendly farming survives environmental cuts - RSPB
The RSPB has welcomed Government’s decision to safeguard wildlife friendly farming schemes in the face of wider
environmental cuts.
In today’s Comprehensive Spending Review, the chancellor George Osborne announced a cut to the Department for the
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs of 8% per annum over 4 years.
However details released by the department reveal that the Higher Level Scheme (HLS), which helps farmers create
environmental measures to protect threatened farmland birds and other wildlife, has been saved from the axe. HLS has been
prioritised and extra European funding has been found to fill the gap, and help the scheme grow by 80 per cent.
RSPB director of conservation Mark Avery said: “Environment secretary Caroline Spelman has done a good job in defending
wildlife friendly farming against the worst of the cuts.
Kew and the Comprehensive Spending Review
Whilst awaiting details of the scale and phasing of any cuts to its Government grant, Kew will continue to focus on delivering
its mission and meeting the demand for its vital services.
CLA broadband victory in Comprehensive Spending Review
The CLA today (20 October) celebrated victory for its rural broadband campaign as the Government announced £530 million
of funding to roll-out a superfast broadband network to rural areas.
The Association, the first to recognise the importance of broadband to sustain the future of rural businesses and
communities, had argued for many years that a significant amount of public sector money should be provided to roll-out
superfast broadband in the countryside.

And interpretation from the press:

Independent - Defra: Nature reserves set to go private and Kew suffers
The privatisation of England's 224 National Nature Reserves is a likely outcome of the 30 per cent cut in the budget of the
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew budget will also be cut.
The network of reserves, which shelter some of Britain's most precious species and habitats, is mostly maintained by Natural
England, the Government's wildlife agency, which is a Defra-funded arms-length body likely to have its own budget cut by up
to a third. But as a major money-saving exercise, it seems certain to be handed over in whole or in part to wildlife
conservation charities including the National Trust, the Wildlife Trusts and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
Guardian - Spending review: 'Greenest government ever' reserves worst cuts for Defra
Environment department has budget cut by 30% compared to government average of 19%
The self-proclaimed "greenest government ever" today delivered some of its most vicious spending cuts to the environment.
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) had its total budget cut by 30%, including the effect of
inflation, considerably higher than the government average of 19%.
It means that Defra's budget will shrink from about £3bn this year by about £700m by the end of the four-year spending
period, in 2015. As a result, the department and its delivery agencies, including the Environment Agency, which monitors
pollution and protects against flooding, and Natural England, which helps look after the natural world, will shed 5,000-8,000
out of a total of 30,000 jobs.
Telegraph - Spending Review: what it means for the Environment and Climate Change
Big energy projects will go ahead but the environment has suffered with funds for flooding defence and wildlife cut.
Overall Defra will have to cut £700 million, the largest cut of any department outside the Treasury. Environment campaigners
are relieved funding for conservation was not harder hit. But the fact remains that money for wildlife will be squeezed. Also
flooding and animal disease prevention, despite the risks to public safety.
However, Caroline Spelman, the Secretary of State, insisted most of the savings will be through efficiencies such as £174
million saved through cutting staff numbers and more efficient IT.

And for some light relief some wonderful pictures.- Ant silhouette wins wildlife photographer of the year
The photograph captures a busy, highly organised scene - a rare close-up of insects in action.

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Possibly the most amazing thing about this year's winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year award was that it was
taken in the dead of night.
The judges commended winning photographer, Hungarian Bence Mate, for his "artistic" image, A marvel of ants.

Friday:
Devon Hedge Week starts tomorrow
Devon Hedge Week is an annual event, run by the Devon Hedge Group, in association with Devon Farming and Wildlife
Advisory Group (FWAG). Its purpose is to raise awareness and appreciation of Devon's magnificent network of hedges. It
takes the form of a week of hedge-related events and activities for all the family. This year the focus of Devon Hedge Week
is 'Fruit and Nuts'.
Devon Hedge Week events will run from Saturday 23rd October to Sunday 31st October 2010.
Heritage, environment and health helped by Sustainable Development Fund – Peak District National Park Authority
A new Kinder Heritage Centre, an environmentally-friendly bus-washer, and healthcare through farm work are all among new
projects to receive backing from the Peak District Sustainable Development Fund.
Set up to support long-term environmental and social wellbeing in and around the Peak District National Park, the
Sustainable Development Fund has allocated more than £70,000 in grants in its latest round.
South West stretch of England coast path gears up for the Olympics – Natural England
Natural England begins public consultation on plans for improved coastal access in Dorset
Proposals for an improved coastal access route from Lulworth to Portland are published for consultation starting 15 October,
marking the first stages of the England Coast Path set in motion by the Marine & Coastal Access Act 2009.
Natural England has set out proposals for an enhanced route to be created along the Lulworth to Portland stretch of the
Dorset coast in time for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games – providing greater access for the many people expected
to watch the Olympic sailing events that will be held around the Weymouth area.

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CJS Jobs Digest, (a review of adverts from other sources, published during the past week):
REF 2314-WHORT-8/11 JOB TREE & LANDSCAPE OFFICER
BE4 ? LOC BRAINTREE, ESSEX
PAY 26276 – 28636 FOR BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
DES Provide arb & landscape advice to support the planning functions of the Council incl planning applications, TPOs &
Conservation Area Notifications. Also carry out ad hoc tree inspections across the District. BUT Proven experience in a
similar role & solid post qual experience carrying out professional tree inspections. Arb qual to level 3 of the National
Qualification Framework or similar. ASK Braintree.gov.uk hr@Braintree.gov.uk

REF 2315/6-GUARDIAN-8/11 LOC HOME BASED

BE4 ? FOR INTERNATIONAL TREE FOUNDATION
JOB PAY DES / BUT
Fundraising & Communications Manager c 30000 1 year renewable contract.
Web Editor c £120 / day 1 dpw. ASK www.internationaltreefoundation.org.uk/jobs

REF 2317-WGUAR-8/11 JOB EDUCATION PROGRAMME CO-ORDINATOR

BE4 ? LOC LONDON
PAY 25000 – 30000 FOR BOTANIC GARDENS CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
DES / BUT Plants for the planet. We are looking for an exceptional individual with excellent education & communication
skills to work in BGCI’s Education Department. ASK www.bgci.org/resources/jobs

REF 2317-WGUAR-15/11 JOB Community Education Officer – Hampstead Heath Open Spaces Department
BE4 12/11/10 (noon) LOC NORTH LONDON
PAY 31990 – 36340 FOR CITY OF LONDON CORPORATION
DES To continue our commitment to outdoor learning & to engage the local & wider London community in learning about
& enjoying this open space. BUT Proven experience in an outdoor learning setting, in delivering high quality education,
interpretation & events programmes. Proven success in community engagement as well as managing vols & support staff.
CRB Disclosure. ASK Ref: OS066. www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/jobs 020 7332 3978 (24 hrs).

REF 2318-TES-8/11 JOB HEAD OF ANIMAL MANAGEMENT

BE4 8/11/10 IV 22/11/10 LOC YORK
PAY 40000 – 45000 FOR ASKHAM BRYAN COLLEGE
DES / BUT An experienced manager with a background in the subject area to lead a large section providing a range of
courses from level 1 to honours degrees & also to co-ordinate the delivery from various sites across Yorkshire & the North
East via our Centre Managers. ASK www.askham-bryan.ac.uk Chat: Tim Englefield, Deputy Principal 01904 772295

REF 2319-THECOURIER-1/11 JOB GIS TECHNICIAN

BE4 3/11/10 LOC DUNKELD
PAY 20023 – 23777 + Benefits FOR FORESTRY COMMISSION SCOTLAND
DES / BUT Fixed term appointment until July 2011 (Maternity Cover) ASK www.forestry.gov.uk/vacancies No agencies.

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