Environmental Conservation

ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

Do you want to help protect the UK’s natural environment? If you’re keen to work outdoors and want to learn how to protect the British countryside, Reaseheath is the perfect place to study an Environmental Conservation qualification!

British habitats, and the wildlife they support, are increasingly under threat. For people who are passionate about our great outdoors, there are careers in conservation which help make a positive impact on our environment.

Our environmental conservation courses at Reaseheath College have been designed to equip you with the scientific knowledge and practical skills to start your journey towards a challenging and rewarding career in conservation.

You’ll cover a broad range of subjects through practical sessions and classroom activities whilst carrying out coastal habitat surveys, undertaking woodland management and working with local communities on a host of outreach projects.

So, if you are ready to start your career in this rewarding sector and help make a difference to our natural environment, explore our range of Environmental Conservation courses today!

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Get ahead with our industry contacts

Courses at Reaseheath College are industry focused, which means during your studies you will benefit from:

Our strong industry links with leading organisations such as Groundwork, Natural England, Environment Agency and RSPB, who will be able to support you learning important new skills for the benefit of local communities.

Industry extended work placements aimed at developing your knowledge and practical skills within an established working environment.

Our strong training partnerships with key environmental organisations including the National Trust, the Forestry Commission and the Wildlife Trusts.
The chance to complete additional industry qualifications such as chainsaw handling and safe use of brush cutters, all to help complement your core studies and further enhance your employability.

Learn surrounded by natural resources

Reaseheath College is the perfect place to study a conservation qualification as we have a wealth of natural resources for you to study right here on campus, including:

330 hectares of farms, parklands, lake and woodland to develop your practical skills on campus.

Almost a thousand trees have been planted by our conservation students on-site at Reaseheath and across local sites, helping to combat climate change and improving biodiversity.
Some of the best countryside the UK has to offer right on the doorstep, such as Cannock Chase, The Roaches, the Peak District and North Wales.

Nurture your growth

The focus of this course is on the UK countryside, but you will also be well equipped to work anywhere in the world! By completing several study tours as part of your course, you will be able to explore the countryside in more depth and make strong industry connections. Recent study tours include:

Trips to Anglesey and the Shropshire Wildlife Trust. Students took part in surveys and lots of other practical conservation work, all adding to their practical skills and knowledge while introducing them to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the UK.

We have strong links with Field Studies Council’s natural history courses and have stayed in their amazing centres of learning across the UK.
Trips to the coast to carry out a beach clean and helping local communities to protect their most valuable habitats.