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Would you like to find out more about Working for Nature? In these videos you can find out about the different ways that people are working to restore Nature across Scotland.

We have contributions from a Wildlife Adviser, Woodland Manager, Wildlife Surveyor and a Peatland Restorer – so there really is something for everyone!

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Working for Nature

The video showcases young people working in the Nature-Based sector, in a range of roles and with a range of experiences to share. 

Check out the Green Jobs for Nature website to access profiles of a wide range of nature-based jobs, careers advice, where to look for vacancies and work experience opportunities and how to secure your first job Working for Nature.

Read our recent article on the Countryside Jobs Service (CJS) website: NatureScot - Working for Scotland's Nature.

A description can be found below

Seawilding Ltd.

Phillip Price, Seawilder.

 

A description can be found below

Benson Wemyss Farms

Beth Hunt, Nature Friendly Farmer.

A description can be found below

The Scottish Seabird Centre

Emily Burton, Conservation Officer.

A description can be found below

BH Wildlife Consultancy

Ben Harrower, Wildlife Surveyor.

A description can be found below

NatureScot

Rachel Elliott, Wildlife Adviser.

A description can be found below

McGowan Environmental Engineering Ltd.

Darren McLeod, Peatland Restorer.

A description can be found below

Nith Catchment Fisheries Trust

Shalom Oyenekan, Freshwater Ecologist.

A description can be found below

RSPB

Izzy Baker, Woodland Manager.

Last updated:16/05/2024
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