Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT)

www.gwct.org.uk

Research-led conservation for a thriving countryside

Offering Hope for the future of wildlife

For nearly 100 years the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust has been a champion for wildlife through an evidence-led approach to conservation. From waders to woodland birds, game management to farmland ecology, wild salmon to pollinators, habitat restoration to moorland management – the breadth of research carried out by the GWCT makes it unique.

Through sound advice and support the GWCT helps farmers, land managers, gamekeepers and other ‘working conservationists’ across the UK succeed in their mission to enhance the British countryside.

The GWCT believes that wildlife can thrive if we focus on integrating it alongside other land uses, and that game management can be both sustainable, improve biodiversity and aid species recovery.

More than 70% of the UK is made up of farmland - by following GWCT guidelines farms have shown they can double their songbird numbers and remain just as productive as before.

Wild salmon is disappearing from our rivers. The GWCT’s Fisheries Department is trying to identify what is causing the decline and what can be done to reverse it. Waders such as curlew, lapwing and oystercatcher are all declining at an alarming rate, but our researchers have shown how habitat management and predation control can help these birds breed successfully.

We employ more than 60 post-doctoral scientists and other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects, mammals, farming, fish and statistics. Our research and projects are funded by donations, contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies.

Sectors: Countryside Fieldwork and Research Policy and Advice Practical Land Management Wildlife

Regions: National Scotland (North) Scotland (South) Wales England East Anglia Midlands North East North West South South West Home Based

HQ or Main Location: Fordingbridge, Hampshire

This organisation offers Voluntary Opportunities.

This organisation may have apprenticeships or internship vacancies.

Organisation Size: Medium (50-249)

Overview

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust – providing research-led conservation for a thriving countryside. The GWCT is an independent wildlife conservation charity which has carried out scientific research into Britain’s game and wildlife since the 1930s. We advise farmers and landowners on improving wildlife habitats. We employ more than 60 post-doctoral scientists and other research staff with expertise in areas such as birds, insects, mammals, farming, fish and statistics. We undertake our own research as well as projects funded by contract and grant-aid from Government and private bodies. The Trust also has a dedicated professional advisory service to make sure that the results of its research are easily available to farmers, landowners, gamekeepers, and others delivering practical conservation.