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LERC Wales are currently recruiting for one role, to be hosted by SEWBReC.

Front-end Developer (Aderyn): 0.6FTE (21 hours), 18-month fixed term contract (with possibility of extension). We are seeking an experienced and motivated developer with a solid foundation in front-end development. This unique opportunity will allow the successful candidate to work with a modern and bespoke web platform, built from the ground up specifically to meet the needs of LERC Wales, its partners and customers. The successful candidate will lead development of the front-end of the application with support, direction and training provided by LERC Wales Aderyn Lead Developer and colleagues, but will also have some involvement in the server side of the application.

Please apply for this LERC Wales role by emailing your CV to recruitmentsewbrec.org.uk. Your email should also include a short supporting statement (800 words maximum) highlighting how you meet the person specification and explaining why you believe you are a good match for this role.

There is no closing date for this role, but please apply as soon as possible, as the post will be filled as soon as we find a suitable candidate.

March to July 2024, ICA 5

Gylfinir Cymru/ Curlew Wales are fourteen different organisations working together for curlew in Wales. The population of this iconic bird is in steep decline in Wales. Survey work is vital in finding curlew during the breeding season to allow conservation measures to be put in place.

This local project is part of Curlew Connections Wales and covers the Important Curlew Area in Denbighshire, stretching across in to Flintshire and Wrexham a little.

NWWT are seeking volunteers for the Osprey Lookout, Hide and Visitor Centre based at Llyn Brenig. They also need volunteers to keep an eye on the ospreys between 6pm and 8am each night, via online footage from the comfort of their own home.

We are aiming to collect nocturnal parasitoid wasps that occur at moth traps from across the country. We are looking for people who trap frequently, especially in woodland/natural areas between May and September of this year. Gardens are also fine, although due to limited funding, we may have to cap participation and prioritise areas that are more likely to attract parasitoid wasps. We will ask participants to collect parasitoid wasps in tubes containing ethanol and to send these back to the NHM, where these will be identified and incorporated into the museum's Hymenoptera collections (with due credit to the collector). ID will be returned to the collector. Collecting equipment (tubes and ethanol) and postage will be provided. If you are interested in participating, please get in touch.

Photo from Kevin Hitch submitted to Cofnod ORS.

The field visits to record plants are led by Jo Clark and Heather Garrett, volunteer BSBI Joint Vice-County Recorders for Meirionnydd. We welcome beginner and more established botanists to join us, so please email Jo or Heather to register for our group emails giving joining instructions etc. We meet at 10am and usually finish around 3:30 pm. Bring your lunch, drinks, and wear clothing appropriate to the weather, season and terrain. Members attend at their own risk.

Be part of Vincent Wildlife Trust's fourth Citizen Science National Polecat Survey.

Help VWT find out how polecats are recovering from their historical decline.

VWT is also interested in receiving hair and whisker samples from deceased polecats for future research. Contact Katherine Morley for more information if you have found a deceased polecat and are happy to collect samples.

Anglesey Fens For All, Forever - Farm Engagement Officer (17.5 hours per week – 0.5FTE)

North Wales Wildlife Trust - Bangor office, Bangor, Gwynedd

£27-28K per annum

Closing date: Monday 19 February 2024

NWWT are looking for an experienced, friendly, outgoing individual with a good understanding of farming and an interest in exploring realistic sustainable land management options with farmers.

Anglesey Fens For All, Forever - Project Administrator

North Wales Wildlife Trust - Bangor office, Bangor, Gwynedd

£27-28K per annum

Closing date: Monday 12 February 2024

NWWT are looking for an efficient, organised and self-motivated administrator to support a small project team in delivering the detailed 2-year Development Phase (Phase 1) of our Anglesey Fens For All, Forever Project.

Anglesey Fens For All, Forever - Project Manager North Wales Wildlife Trust - Bangor office, Bangor, Gwynedd

£34-35K per annum

Closing date: Monday 29 January 2024

NWWT are looking for an experienced, confident, dynamic and highly-motivated individual to lead the 2-year Development Phase (Phase 1) of our Anglesey Fens For All, Forever Project.

The once ubiquitous milk-stand Now a source of stories and family memories.

The September weather - started hot, breezy and dry, and ended hot, windy and wet.

… and breaking all records.

…with illustrated highlights from Cymuned Llên Natur.

A Moroccan dust storm brings consternation to Welsh motorists.

What is the Welsh for a ‘cloudburst’?

Fungus foray Quiz.