Do you love wildlife and working outdoors? Are you practical and willing to learn new skills? Ever thought about a career in nature conservation? Natural Prospects offers a series of 24 one-year practical conservation training placements to highly motivated individuals with a keen interest in wildlife and conservation.
If you are looking to start your conservation career in Birmingham or the Black Country, you could be eligible for Natural Prospects. 

Natural Prospects Recruitment & Marketing 19/20

The ‘Natural’ Curriculum

The Benefits of Learning in Natural Spaces

Natural Rivers and Green Corridors a European Regional Development Funded project aiming to enhance the River Rea catchment and surrounding habitats for all wildlife to enjoy.

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The natural world is in a critical condition; new legislation is needed to put nature into recovery. The Wildlife Trusts have a vision of a Wilder Britain where nature is part of everyone’s lives. 

“As we prepare to leave the European Union, I believe there is more urgency than ever to make our environmental laws ambitious and meaningful”

Sir David Attenborough

President Emeritus, The Wildlife Trusts

The population of Birmingham and the Black Country exceeds 2 million people and is expected to rise dramatically. Birmingham’s population is forecast to grow at a rate of 12% until 2032, resulting in an increase of more than 150,000 people. To account for this, Birmingham City Council is planning to build in excess of 50,000 new homes. The Black Country expects a population growth of over 60,00 in the same period with a need for at least 40,000 new homes. The acute need for new houses and infrastructure brings increased pressure on nature and wildlife

Show your support for our plans and help to see nature restored by 2030.

Politicians in the UK have made many big promises for nature, but the Westminster Government's own advisors agree: they're not doing enough to improve the natural world.

That’s why, ahead of the next General Election, over 70 environmental charities have joined forces to create a five-point plan for decision-makers. We want to see this reflected in all Party manifestos, to put a stop to nature’s decline.

Our Youth Action for Nature Project empowers young people in the region to build a strong relationship with the natural spaces around them, and in turn, to take action to protect those spaces and nature as a whole.

Pledge4Nature