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A guide on how to FIND your dream job in wildlife conservation

In the competitive world of wildlife conservation, you cannot afford to miss any opportunity. That's why its so important to keep on top...

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Empowering female wildlife conservationist's - for women everywhere

Where do I even start? We've all seen the media recently. The tragic death of another young women. The shocking, yet not unexpected,...

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Highs and lows of fieldwork in wildlife conservation

Let's face it, there is a tendency to 'glamourize' fieldwork. Its the aspect of wildlife conservation that often draws people in. That...

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Top 3 pros and cons to a career in wildlife conservation

I'll tell you this now. Its not what I thought it was going to be. I had the stirrings of wanting to work in wildlife conservation from...

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How does a wildlife conservationist really spend their time?

There is no such thing as a typical day in my job. When describing my position, as Capercaillie Advisory Officer for the RSPB, I...

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Tough decisions for a wildlife conservationist - we can't save them all

Her body was still warm. I was shocked by her weight. I had never been this close to a red deer before. I'd underestimated the size of...

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My winter in a wild Highland Forest - A conservationist's tale

So here I was. It was pitch black. I could vaguely make out the shape of what seemed to be a impossibly large building. We'd been...

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A tale from a Farne Island Ranger - What its really like to live on an isolated seabird island

It was the size of it that struck me first. It really was just a rock in the ocean. As we approached in our little boat, I found myself...

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5 essential tips for budding conservationists

Its finally happening. I try and remain professional as I open the email and not let the excitement get away from me. My first one. ...

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A woman within the wildlife conservation world

I have always been proud of my gender. Growing up with three brothers made me feel special as I was different from my siblings. It also...

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Take a walk in a capercaillie forest with me

As I leave the forest track my eyes are already scanning the undergrowth. Today, I am a detective. I start to move through the forest...

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My morning with capercaillie

Its 4am and I'm frantically lurching out of sleep to turn off my buzzing alarm. I listen intently but can only hear the odd creaking of...

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