Do you have a passion for nature and would like to work outdoors? We are looking for an enthusiastic trainee who is keen to learn about rainforest restoration.
Rainforest Restoration Trainee
Reference: JAN20256692
Location: Morvern
Salary: £23,401.00 - £25,122.00 pa
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 1 year fixed-term
You only need to step foot in Scotland's lush, verdant and atmospheric rainforests to understand their enchantment. Bursting with biodiversity, these woodlands are one of the world's rarest habitats. But Scotland's Rainforest is in trouble and urgent action is needed to save it.
The Morvern peninsula contains some of Scotland's finest remaining rainforest, and there is immense potential to restore and expand this habitat for the benefit of people and wildlife. Through the RSPB-led Saving Morvern's Rainforest project, we hope to support landowners, land managers and the local community to realise their vision of a thriving, healthy rainforest.
You will be part of a close team, helping to remove the invasive shrub, Rhododendron ponticum, across the Morvern peninsula in the West Highlands. Which, if left unmanaged, can dominate the woodland and stop trees and plants from growing.
The role will be very practical and physically demanding at times. It will involve overnight stays in remote places, including islands off the coast of Morvern.
As a full-time member of staff, this traineeship will immerse you in the world of conservation for a whole year. It will give you the opportunity to develop practical transferable skills to help kickstart your career in conservation, including certifications in off-road 4x4 driving, safe handling and application of herbicides, chainsaw, and outdoor first aid.
Integration with the local community is essential to ensure the project’s success, and fostering strong relationships with local landowners, managers, and community members will be key. Additionally, working collaboratively within a close-knit team is crucial to achieving the shared vision of a thriving rainforest.
Given the remote locations and limited public transport, the ability to drive is essential for this role.
Closing date: 23:59, Monday, 3rd March 2025
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