Conservation Apprentices

This project will deliver a programme of training to meet the needs identified within the Moor than meets the eye Skills Audit, which will help to address the risks to the landscape heritage of changing farming practices, and losing traditional skills in managing vernacular buildings.

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A training programme for new graduates (or industrial placement students) to develop their vocational experience. Trainees will be offered a year’s tailored formal training that includes key vocational qualifications (e.g. for chainsaw and pesticides application) as well as the opportunity to obtain a Dartmoor Diploma in Landscape Conservation level II or III. Although the traineeships will be on a voluntary basis, a small bursary will be awarded to help with travel and subsistence costs.

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While the sun descended over Trendlebere Down one August evening a small group of naturalists gathered. Along with Andy Carr, bat researcher from the University of Bristol, Barry Henwood and Bob Heckford brought their specialist knowledge of moths. Andy and his team of volunteers has previously revealed some of the foraging habits of the rare barbastelle bats of the Bovey Valley and now he needs to know more about the range and availability of their food. It’s well known that the bats tend to feed on moths but specific information would require further work. A species list of around 20 night flying moths had previously been produced and needed updating.

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