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Bookings are now open for this year’s Cofnod Conference. We are still developing the programme of speakers, so this is not available just yet, but we know many will be keen to secure their place at this annual event.

A free vegetarian buffet lunch will be provided to delegates.

There is also an opportunity to present a short 10 minute soapbox talk at the event. This would be good to promote any wildlife/recording related projects you are involved with - please specify the talk subject when you book.

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Saturday 11th October 2025, 10am - 4pm

Local entertainment

Light refreshments available all day

PollAGen are looking for entomologists, recorders or hobbyists who would like to be involved in this exciting research and able to collect specimens from across the UK. There are 15 pollinator species on the list; eight bees, two wasps and five hoverflies (summarised in the table provided), all with a relatively good UK distribution and easy to identify in the field. The project will provide all equipment as well as guidance around sample preservation for genetic research - the only requirement is each species cannot be collected more than twice at each site, so there is a high enough geographical distribution of specimens.

If you would like to get involved, or have any questions at all, please don't hesitate to contact PollAGen Project Coordinator Inez Januszczak.

The latest 2024 NE Wales Bird Report can now be downloaded from the report archive website link.

Download reports here.

BIS are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Engagement Officer to inspire communities across Powys and Bannau Brycheiniog to connect with nature through events and social media and help them discover and record the wildlife around them. You'll raise awareness of biological recording, work on projects that support new and experienced recorders and strengthen local knowledge of biodiversity. Through your work, you'll support our team to build a more informed and active recording community and contribute towards nature recovery across our area.

Salary: £27,000 (pro-rata).

Enfys Ecology, is seeking experienced Great Crested Newt trappers, and a well-organised Project Scheduling Officer, to support two licensed mitigation projects in North East Wales.

Closing date: Friday 11 July 2025.

This role's purpose is to carry out activities and assessments in line with the Council's Biodiversity policies to improve biodiversity across the county while working in collaboration with the Local Nature Partnership (LNP) team.

Closing date: 30 June 2025