Situations Vacant
Temporary Biodiversity Services Assistant
A new opportunity with the Lincolnshire Biodiversity Partnership, based at the Trust's headquarters in Horncastle.
Membership Recruiters
Could you help recruit new members for the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust?
Future Jobs Fund Work Experience
Do you want to gain work experience in wildlife conservation? If you are between 18 and 24 years old and have been out of work for nine months or more then this may be of interest to you!
Catering Assistant (part-time)
Are you looking for a new challenge in a catering environment? You may be interested in our vacancy at the Gibraltar Point Wash Study Centre.
Willow Tree Fen Archaeological Weekend
Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 January 2010
9am - 4pm both days
Archaeological investigations are taking place prior to fenland restoration and you are invited to be involved.
- A team from Archaeological Project Services will be doing geophysical survey, field-walking the site, augering test deposits and digging test pits, all with your help.
- In addition their ceramics specialists will be on hand to identify your finds and an illustrator will show you how to record them.
- Andrew and Annelise Fielding will be undertaking some experimental sea salt making reflecting the use of the site in the Roman period.
Stout footwear/wellington boots recommended.
Wrap up warm and bring a packed lunch.
The event is free but please book your place in advance with Heritage Lincolnshire on 01529 461499.
Willow Tree Fen is between Bourne and Spalding, south of the River Glen on the Tongue End to Pode Hole road. Entrance bridge at grid ref TF 181 213
January 2010
Winter days on Wildlife Trust nature reserves
Deeping Lakes
Send your snowy photos of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust nature reserves to info@lincstrust.co.uk (please don't send any files larger than 1 MB)
January 2010
Honouring services to conservation
Our congratulations to all of those in the New Years Honours list 2010. Those honoured for their services to nature conservation include Stephanie Hilbourne, chief executive of The Wildlife Trusts, who has become an OBE. Michael Allen, chair of The Wildlife Trusts, said: "We are all delighted at this signal honour and it is recognition of the enormous commitment and energy which Stephanie always shows in our work."
Congratulations also to Simon King, The Wildlife Trusts’ vice-president, who received an OBE for services to wildlife photography and to conservation, and the RSPB's chief executive, Graham Wynne, who received a knighthood.
January 2010
New website for children and families
Nature action, ‘vole-tastic’ gaming, wildlife screensavers and ringtones, plus regular Tweets by naturalist and broadcaster Nick Baker – are all part of the new Wildlife Watch digital media package on offer to children and families, from The Wildlife Trusts.
Wildlife Watch is the junior membership branch of The Wildlife Trusts and now has a new-look website, a Twitter profile where Nick Baker keeps an online nature diary, a YouTube channel which features ‘How to’ videos for budding naturalists, and an exclusive water vole game where you fight for survival against fearsome foes like the tawny owl. Users can also download illustrated activity sheets and search an online wildlife database of over 800 plants and animals.
> The new Wildlife Watch website
> Wildlife Watch on YouTube
> Nick Baker's Wildlife Watch Twitter
January 2010
Postcards from Copenhagen
Whilst the outcome of the United Nations climate change conference Copenhagen was not what we had hoped for, perhaps it was a step in the right direction. Dr Gary Mantle MBE, director of the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust, represented The Wildlife Trusts at the conference. His e-postcards, sent during the conference give an insight into proceedings; this is an extract from his final postcard from Copenhagen:
"The agreement reached at Copenhagen won’t stop average global temperatures rising by more than two degrees and world leaders failed to agree a deal that to millions around the world were demanding. Despite overwhelming scientific evidence and massive popular support from people all around the world, some world leaders chose national self interest over the fate of future generations and they failed to resolve the issues blocking the way to a legally binding, fair and ambitious agreement. However, while the conference was not the success we hoped for, I don’t think it was an overwhelming failure. People travelled to Copenhagen with the hope of great strides being taken in tackling climate change. But in the end only a small step was possible. But at least it wasn’t two steps backwards! It very nearly was."
> Read Gary Mantle’s postcards from Copenhagen on the Wiltshire Wildlife Trust website
January 2010
Tree O'Clock World Record Attempt
2,566 trees planted as part of World Record Attempt
120 people took part in the world record tree planting attempt at the new Monks Wood near Dunholme (part of Ashing Lane Nature Reserve). From 11am until 12noon on Saturday 5 December, 2,566 trees were planted.
This was a Guinness Book of World Records attempt to plant the most number of trees in one hour in multiple locations, which was organised nationally by BBC Breathing Places and at Monks Wood by the Nettleham Woodland Trust. BBC Breathing Places are counting how many trees were planted and will announce the results, and whether the world record was broken, soon.
If you planted a tree between 11am – 12 noon on the 5 December remember to email a digital photo to breathingplacestrees@bbc.co.uk, stating which type of native tree it is and giving your full postal address, by the deadline of noon on Friday 11 December so that it can count towards the record. (Independent verification is required for plantings of more than five trees, which simply means you need to have someone with you who can sign a piece of paper to say that you did it! Go to the Breathing Places website for full details.)
> Read the press release
> Visit the Tree O'Clock website
October 2009
New Marine legislation celebrated
Nationally important nature reserves protect our coastal wildlife in the Humber, The Wash and the open coast. But, until now, out to sea there was little protection for wildlife.
On 12 November 2009, the Marine and Coastal Access Bill received Royal Assent and became an Act and law.
The Wildlife Trusts have campaigned for 10 years for better protection of marine habitats and wildlife, as well as improved management of activities at sea. The Marine and Coastal Access Act will bring about new laws allowing the creation of a network of ecologically coherent Marine Protected Areas.
Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s Chief Executive, Paul Learoyd, said: "This new law is important for everyone who works, lives near or enjoys our coasts and seas on holiday. The protection it will bring is vital for life in our seas. I am delighted that after so much effort our seas can now receive the protection they deserve."
> Read the full press release: Riding the Wave
> Find out more by visiting the Living Seas pages of this website and the Wildlife Trusts' North Sea Project website.
November 2009
Re-creating the wild fen
The Trust is delighted to be able to report that funding has been secured for the purchase of 283 acres at Willow Tree Farm in the south of the county. Thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund, Natural England, Environment Agency and the Lincolnshire Waterways Partnership we are able to embark on an ambitious scheme to recreate wild fen habitat.
Willow Tree Farm, a former fenland washland, is linked to our two existing fenland nature reserves by the River Glen and the wildlife-rich Counter Drain. This is an exceptional opportunity to increase Lincolnshire's remaining fenlands by 200%. Watch this space for more news about this exciting scheme…
> Find out more about the Lincolnshire Fens
> Visit the South Lincolnshire Fenlands website (opens in new browser window)
April 2009
Lincolnshire coastal landscape to benefit
The Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) has awarded an earmarked first-round pass to the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes as part of its Landscape Partnership (LP) programme. The grant of £904,500, including £47,100 development funding, will form part of a £1.7million project to help safeguard the unique natural and historic heritage of the coastal plain.
The Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes Project has been developed by a partnership which brings together interested parties from local authorities and agriculture, environment, conservation and heritage sector bodies. Practical and financial support will be available for local farmers in the conservation and management of grassland and livestock through a capital grant scheme and training programme; there will be opportunities, through a programme of activities, for local people and visitors to learn about the history, traditions and wildlife of this forgotten part of Lincolnshire; people will be encouraged to interpret the local landscape and celebrate local legends, customs and myths through art, creative writing and performance; and a series of nature and heritage trails, themed cycle routes and new horse-riding trails will allow people to explore the area and appreciate its unique charm and beauty.
Lincolnshire County Council will be the lead partner in the next stage; to develop these themes further and produce detailed proposals and project plans. Involvement of local communities will be essential in this process to make sure that the project incorporates people’s ideas about what is special and distinctive about the local landscape and its history.
> Visit the Coastal Grazing Marshes website (opens in new browser window)
April 2009
Car Parking Season Tickets
A combined car parking season ticket for Gibraltar Point and Snipe Dales is available for £7.50 for 12 months.
The season ticket is available at the Snipe Dales Office, Gibraltar Point Visitor Centre or by post from:
Banovallum House, Manor House Street, Horncastle LN9 5HF
Please make cheques payable to Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust.
Mark your envelope CPST and enclose a stamped addressed envelope.
February 2007
