Flat Holm Island, Bristol Channel, South Wales , UK
Description:
Flat Holm Island is a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Geological Conservation Review Site and Local Nature Reserve. Education, conservation and buildings management go hand in hand. Home to one of the largest Lesser Black Backed Gull colonies in Wales and home to the rare Wild Leek.
Species:
Shelduck, Lesser Black-Backed Gulls, Butterflies, Moths.Habitat:
Limestone Grassland, rocky shore, scrub habitats.Location:
Bristol Channel, Wales, UKTravel:
Plane to cardiff, Train to Barry Island Station,10 minute walk.Duration:
Up to one yearMinimum 2 weeks preferably committment of 6 months to 1 year.
Period:
Year RoundLong Term:
Up to 1 yearVolunteers Age:
NDQualifications:
No specific qualifications. Keen interest in conservation, education and a general level of practical ability.Work:
Species monitoring, habitat management, buildings maintenance, livestock husbandry, env education, guided tours.Language(s):
EnglishAccommodation:
House with Bunkbeds. May need to share. Sleeping bags requiredCost:
£10 per day food and accommodation for short stay(2 weeks). Free for long term volunteers of 6 months.Application:
CV & cover letter stating interest & abilities to flatholmproject@cardiff.gov.ukAbsolutely do not show up at ANY PROJECT without adequate e-mail or telephone correspondence, and properly going through the required application process.
Project valid until:
31/12/2010Please directly contact the organisation to apply to this project.
Organisation details
Name:
Flat Holm ProjectCountry of Head Office:
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