Green Careers Week 2026
The rapid expansion of the 'green job' sector is creating more employment opportunities, making specific skills valuable for new entrants looking to successfully break into the field. Join us for a series of 5 short sessions, aimed at learners in P6 - S2, that highlight some of the key skills required to work in nature conservation. We'll be speaking to a range of different people working on nature based projects across Scotland, covering surveying, mapping, people skills, practical skills and identification skills. These sessions highlight the wide range of indoor and outdoor opportunities in nature conservation.
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| Surveying Skills | Monday 2nd November | 11:00 - 11:30 | Discover some of the key skills involved in conducting wildlife and habitat surveys using a variety of scientific methods. This session features insights from leading conservation bodies, including Butterfly Conservation, NatureScot, and the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI). | Click here to watch the recording | |
| Mapping Skills | Tuesday 3rd November | 11:00 - 11:30 | Discover how mapping skills are used to manage and protect critical habitats and species. Experts from NatureScot, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS), and Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels will demonstrate the real-world importance of spatial awareness in conservation. | Click here to watch the recording | |
| Species Identification Skills | Wednesday 4th November | 11:00 - 11:30 | Learn the importance of species identification skills for different plant and animals in the field. Representatives from Buglife, NatureScot, and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) will guide you through some basic identification. | Click here to watch the recording | |
| People Skills | Thursday 5th November | 11:00 - 11:30 | Hear about some of the interpersonal skills needed to engage the public, share impactful stories, and work effectively within the environmental sector. Experts from NatureScot, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park, CIEEM and Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels will demonstrate the importance of soft skills in conservation. | Click here to watch the recording | |
| Practical Skills | Friday 6th November | 11:00 - 11:30 | Explore the hands-on, physical techniques required to manage and restore Scotland's natural landscapes. Experts from NatureScot and the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative share practical demonstrations on tree-planting and shar input on building bird boxes, controlling invasive species and analysing soil textures. | Click here to watch the recording |
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Surveying Skills
Mapping Skills
Species Identification Skills
People Skills
Practical Skills
