What is the National Polecat Survey?
This is the only dedicated national survey for polecats and calls on members of the public to submit any sightings of polecats. The survey will run until the end of 2025 and will be followed up bby a survey report of the national findings.
The National Polecat Survey is supported by other organisations including The Mammal Society, local mammal groups and biological record centres from around Britain through the sharing of polecat data.
Anyone can get involved
No prior experience is necessary, but you will need access to a computer or smartphone to submit your sighting. If you can, please send a photograph or video of the animal to help with our verification and recording.
VWT’s 'Report a Sighting' form
Welsh Ministers have recognised the nature emergency and are committed to protect and effectively manage 30% of the marine and 30% of the terrestrial environment in Wales by 2030. Those engaged in nature recovery, the so called ‘nature workforce’ are crucial to the delivery of this ambitious target.
But Welsh Government have limited information, so, we are undertaking a survey to try to understand the people, (roles, skills, qualifications, age profile, numbers etc) and the range of organisations that make up the ‘nature workforce’ in Wales. We have not yet specifically defined the ‘nature workforce’, because we do not yet know enough about the range of people, organisations and roles involved.
So, we are asking you to decide. You may be full or part-time, paid or unpaid (volunteer), in the public, not for profit, academic, third or private sectors.
If you think that you are contributing to conserve or restore nature, in a voluntary, or paid capacity, then please fill in the survey.
Loads of nature events at Pensychnant this Spring.
Experts and enthusiasts will scour the reserve to
discover & record the different species that call this
rock their home.
Join LERC Wales for a field trip to Cors Fochno (Borth Bog) to look for rare Sphagnums, jumping spiders and other bog specialists.
Site warden Justin Lyons will give us a tour of the site at the start and direct us to where we can safely explore.
Meet at the Ynyslas Car Park (currently £4 for the day) at 10 am and we will car share to the site which has limited parking.
Bring refreshments and a packed lunch as there will be no on site food facilities. The Ynyslas toilets should be open.
There will be something for everyone – events for individuals, families and those who are new to nature, to the more seasoned nature lover.
You don't need to attend an event to celebrate Wales Nature Week. Simply get out and appreciate nature on your doorstep in Wales Nature Week. It could be the start of a lifetime's connection!
Be part of the story! Share your nature stories and experiences using #WalesNatureWeek and highlight your passion for nature!
Nature is for everyone- no previous experience needed!