Record year for Scotland’s tallest bird after return from extinction - @rspb.bsky.social Scotland's tallest species of bird had a record breeding season in 2025 following its return from extinction in the country. Cranes are the UK’s tallest bird with adult birds growing to more than a metre high.

Coastal wildlife study to help protect sensitive bird species on North Wales beach - @NatResWales A survey has been completed at Traeth Lafan to improve understanding of how human activity may be disturbing wintering wading birds at one of Wales’s most important coastal wildlife sites.

Cynefin i Wenyn Senior Project Officer with @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social Full-time, 35 hours per week. Fixed-term basis until March 2029. Home-based (Carmarthenshire Coast). c-js.uk/4chXwbD

Engagement Officer with @wwtworldwide.bsky.social Full time, fixed term contract for 12 months, Caerlaverock c-js.uk/4tfUiLi

Record number of rare flower documented on Ben Lawers - @n-t-s.bsky.social More than 1,100 alpine gentians were recorded during monitoring carried out by the Trust’s Seasonal Ecologist, Lewis Donaghy, last summer, with many more out of reach and uncounted on inaccessible cliffs. c-js.co.uk/4m9rrGm

Litter Heroes pledged to pick up 451,887 bags of rubbish during #GBSpringClean Communities answered our call to support country’s biggest environmental campaign! @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social thanked an army of litter-pickers who pledged to collect 451,887 bags of litter. c-js.co.uk/4bNW1BY

@royentsoc.bsky.social is looking for a Conservation Project Officer. Fixed-term for 18 months. Location: Project Office, Dorset / Head Office, London (flexible). c-js.co.uk/4m5CfW3

How to hit Scotland’s nature targets – new report Focused leadership, expert staffing and an ‘early warning system’ will be key to meeting Scotland’s targets to restore nature, according to a new report released today by @scotlink.bsky.social c-js.co.uk/3PNfKJh

🌌 85% of people can’t see the Milky Way from where they live anymore 😔 Dark skies matter for wildlife & nature. Good to see places like the @northyorkmoors.org.uk leading the way to protect them ✨ Read more ahead of #DarkSkyWeek 👉 c-js.uk/3N0G6GG #IDSW #DarkSkies

Assistant Ecologist / Ecologist vacancies with Hankinson Duckett Associates. The Stables, Howbery Park, Wallingford, OX10 8BA c-js.uk/4bZhzu3

Assistant Warden opportunity with @rspb.bsky.social Full-time, Seasonal 6-month fixed term contract. Location: Ouse Washes, PE15 c-js.uk/4bNJUov

@wwtworldwide.bsky.social wants to appoint a Living Collection Manager. Full time, permanent post based at Martin Mere c-js.uk/4ciEW34

A number of organisations, including Buglife, have joined together to share a statement with the Food Security Minister and Defra Director Mike Rowe calling on the UK Government to consider the impacts of the removal of species-rich grassland action from the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026.

Avon Wildlife Trust has an opening for a Community Ecologist. Part time (30 hpw), 10 months fixed term in Bristol. c-js.uk/41b9Fc7

New briefing to help farmers become beaver-ready The Wildlife Trusts and @beavertrust.org warn Government must secure long-term support to ensure beaver reintroduction success c-js.co.uk/3NGq1q9

Forester required with Cowdray Estate. Full-time. Midhurst, West Sussex c-js.uk/3NZgtGP

Bedfordshire Rural Communities Charity (BRCC) seeks an Ecology & Environment Officer. 21-35 hours per week (flexible). Initial 12 month contract with possible extension. Cardington HQ + sites across Bedfordshire. c-js.uk/3NZg5rR

Pembrokeshire Coast Charitable Trust is pleased to announce new support from The Waterloo Foundation, enabling the First 1,000 Days early years outdoor play programme, delivered by the Pembrokeshire Coast NPA, to continue running up to the summer of 2026 while longer term funding is secured.

Rare Orkney Vole on the rise thanks to ambitious native wildlife project - @rspb.bsky.social New report shows reduction in invasive Stoats is making a positive difference for wildlife. A vole found only on Scotland’s Orkney islands has had its best season yet according to the latest report.

A second Forest Craftsperson vacancy with Forestry and Land Scotland. Permanent post in Banchory. c-js.uk/4c457Jz

Conservation Projects Manager (Species Recovery) maternity cover for @bumblebeetrust.bsky.social Fixed term for 12 months, 35 hours per week. Home-based (ideally in south-east England) with frequent travel to project locations. c-js.uk/4tn2Ujr

@wwtworldwide.bsky.social wants to appoint a Senior Project Manager (Design & Delivery, Wetland Cities). Permanent posted based at WWT Slimbridge in Gloucestershire. c-js.uk/4m2Uw6d

More than 100 species set to go extinct in Britain by 2080 - @nhm-london.bsky.social The UK is one of the most nature depleted nations on Earth & it’s about to get worse. Climate change & habitat loss will see numerous plants, butterflies & birds lost by the end of the century. c-js.co.uk/3PGmyIJ

What does “accessible outdoors” really mean? Natural Resources Wales share what they’ve learned—from trail assessments to phototrails—and why accessibility is about more than just surfaces. Read more: Making the outdoors more accessible for everyone c-js.uk/46uQM77 What’s working where you are?

Forest Craftsperson x 2 with Forestry and Land Scotland. Permanent post in Fort William. c-js.uk/4tcxAUk

Biodiversity Officer for The Heart of England Forest. Full time (37.5 hours) or part-time would be considered. Warwickshire. c-js.uk/4sKYjrv

Doddington Place Gardens is seeking an Estate Worker. Working hours 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday. Near Sittingbourne, Kent. c-js.uk/4lYCh1I

Regulatory Officer (Agriculture) Wessex with Environment Agency c-js.uk/4v0GXYX

New research from the @ramblers.org.uk shows overwhelming public support for access to nature yet millions of Brits are being locked out of nature by a “shameful web of barriers”. c-js.uk/3PG7gDL

England’s Community Forests has reached a major milestone: planting 10 million trees across England through its Trees for Climate programme. The landmark figure highlights the scale and pace of tree planting delivered by the network of 15 Community Forests c-js.uk/4v1Gq9b

The Environment Agency today has expanded its surveillance of the water network to record levels, completing over 10,000 inspections of water company assets in the last year. c-js.uk/4rYviap

Senior Research Ecologist (Climate Change) required with @btobirds.bsky.social Location: BTO office in Thetford, Stirling, Bangor or Lisburn c-js.uk/4dlsXD2

@teeswildlife.bsky.social is looking for a Ranger – Conservation. Full time (37.5hrs per week). Fixed term for 1 year from start date. Location: Margrove Heritage Centre c-js.uk/3Qbh4Wr

Around #ApprenticeshipWeek we ran a CJS Focus on… Series of articles highlighting how important apprenticeships are, experiences of participants & opportunities to gain training on the job. Read them all at c-js.uk/4c4VPPa

Confor reports that an important new report has confirmed that the modest investment the Scottish Government makes in forestry delivers significant benefits for Scotland, including economic growth, rural employment, climate action and biodiversity. c-js.uk/4lZ49mB

@ordnancesurvey.bsky.social reveals new series of dog-friendly short walks made easy guides for three National Parks. Designed to help walkers enjoy stress-free adventures with their four-legged companions, everything dog owners need for a safe and enjoyable outing. c-js.uk/4dfTHET

The BGCI reports as experts warn restoration projects risk biodiversity harm without independent verification. 258 conservation and restoration experts have signed a peer-reviewed open letter calling for independent biodiversity verification in restoration finance. c-js.uk/4sGHnlI

@nationaltrust.org.uk has an opening for a Ranger. Permanent f/t (37.5 hrs pw). Leith Hill, Leith Hill Lane, Dorking, RH5 6LY c-js.uk/4m3tvzC

Species Recovery Officer - Beaver Projects Coordinator with Forestry England. Based at any Forestry England office, with hybrid home working available. Travel across England will be required. c-js.uk/4uXiOTr

Barrisdale Estate is seeking a Seasonal Housekeeper. Remote Highland Estate. Accommodation provided on site. c-js.uk/3NDzBKq

2 x Assistant Ranger with Kent County Council, 1 x full-time/permanent and 1 x full-time/fixed term c-js.uk/4v1jHdm

Landscape Observatory GIS and Digitisation Technician with @peakdistrict.bsky.social based in Bakewell, Derbyshire, full-time, fixed term position c-js.uk/3NBYPJ8

HeRe Assistant Public Engagement Ranger with @southdownsnp.bsky.social, 22.2 hpw, fixed term for 6 months c-js.uk/4thOHV4

A new seasonal fire byelaw for the @cairngormsnews.bsky.social National Park will come into force on Wednesday. From 1 April to 30 September each year, campfires and barbecues will not be permitted in the National Park. c-js.uk/48jsspt

Farming In Protected Landscapes Adviser with Shropshire Council, based at Drovers House, Craven Arms and homeworking, full-time, fixed term position c-js.uk/4takxCW

#WildlifeRecording is vital for #ConservationUK. Who are your recording heroes? Nominate them for @nbntrust.bsky.social #NBNawards26 7 categories: bit.ly/NBNawards26n... Deadline-18 May. c-js.uk/4g3OGgc

Trustee - Honorary Treasurer with @worcswt.bsky.social time commitment: once a month, based at Lower Smite Farm c-js.uk/4tbtpYV

Trustee with @worcswt.bsky.social based at Lower Smite Farm / online, once a month c-js.co.uk/4m7serq

Cows & goats are playing a vital role in restoring some of the most important freshwater wildlife habitats in mid-Wales. Livestock is being introduced to carefully chosen sites as part of the River Irfon Catchment Project, led by @freshwaterhabitats.bsky.social. c-js.uk/3PR6SCl

3 adverts for #volunteerstoday: Bartonsham Trainee Project Assistant with @herefordshirewt.bsky.social, 3 days per week for 6 months at Queenswood Country Park. You will gain work experience and training in practical and applied conservation work, working with committed local volunteers and groups.