Nature Conservation FAQs

 

Conservation - What does it mean?

 

The word 'conservation' can be applied to both the built and the natural environment. If you are unsure who you need to talk to please tell the telephonist whether your enquiry relates to buildings or nature conservation tel: 01329 236100. Information is also available on buildings conservation.

 

 

What can be done to improve this area for wildlife?

 

Contact the Fareham Countryside Service tel: 01329 236100 for advice on conservation or on practical conservation. They will be able to give you advice on management and planting schemes to achieve this aim.

 

 

How do I become a Fareham Conservation Volunteer?

 

Contact the Fareham Countryside Service tel:01329 236100. They can also send you a free volunteer newsletter listing all the conservation tasks. Then pick a task you like the sound of and just turn up. Its that simple.

 

 

How do I get into nature conservation work?

 

Nature conservation work is a very competitive area with a limited number of jobs available. You will need to be very determined to succeed. The following is a typical route into a career in this field:

  • first do some voluntary work to make sure you enjoy this type of work
  • if you like what you find, do a relevant college course for example, Countryside Management or Ecology
  • then do some more voluntary work to obtain relevant work experience
  • finally, apply for jobs and persevere

 

For more information on nature conservation please contact the telephone numbers given above, or send an e-mail: parks@fareham.gov.uk.