Brian Heppenstall on LinkedIn: #careers #placement #achievement (2024)

Going through the moth trap every morning is something I miss from my former career as a Ranger. Out of all regular monitoring, moths seemed by far the most accessible as they would largely sit peacefully while you identify them (assuming it's not hot in the morning sun!). It's really heartening to see interest in them increasing.

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Can you help us to make careers in ecology and environmental management more visible to young people?We're looking for students, careers advisors, educators and parents to get in touch and help to create resources that will be an important step in building capacity within the sector.If you want to get involved - get in touch with Ash (contact details below)

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🌳 Green Job opportunity in Dorset! 🦎A beautiful set of species from a days survey, and this job could be yours as Kelly today has announced she will be moving into a new role. If you are interested in working for Dorset Wildlife Trust, then take a look at the job role herehttps://lnkd.in/gkQsbhdQ

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🌿Event Success: Online Careers Meet and Greet in the Ecology Sector🌿I'm thrilled that yesterday's inaugural Career Connect event between students and employers in the ecology sector was successful! The enthusiasm and engagement from both the students and the panelists made this event truly memorable.A heartfelt thank you to our incredible panelists who shared their valuable insights and inspiring stories. Here are a couple of standout quotes:"The sector is constantly changing and I am looking for people who have the curiosity to grow with it; be creative and innovative" Rebecca Finbow"Everything I know I learnt from someone, networking is so important" Ashleigh Kitchiner"See whatever you are doing as having value, even it isn't your dream job, it will likely provide you with transferable skills" a sentiment shared by Helen Robertson and Paul HawkinsA huge thank you to all of our panelists, including Hannah McBlain, Gillie Molland, Rick Stafford, Ajay Tegala, Jason Winslow, Jennifer Deane and Edward Nicholson for generously supporting the event and to Mark Nason for tech support! And to the students who participated and contributed to this event's success. Together, we are fostering the next generation of ecologists who will lead the way in sustainability and conservation.This was a pilot event with a limited invitation, similar future events will be open to all aspiring ecologists.Here's to many more successful events and a brighter future for our planet! 🌍✨

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"If we can't name it, we can't protect it"A quote from Rebecca Farley-Brown during the Species ID Skills Virtual Symposium this morning, a reminder of the importance of narrowing the known skills gap in species identification in the UK.If you work in UK ecology and conservation, what are your tips for developing and maintaining your identification skills?

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