Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Faces Backlash Over Unpaid Trainee Role Advertised as Ideal Career Opportunity Tuesday, May 26, 2026 conservation wildlife traineeship unpaidwork charity funding careers gloucestershire training volunteering Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust (GWT) has come under intense scrutiny after advertising an unpaid voluntary “wild trainee” position as the “perfect opportunity” for building a career in UK conservation. The role, … Read More
Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid at Risk Following Council’s Six-Month Consultation Delay Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere conservation community consultation heritage ecotourism localgovernment environment The Forest of Dean’s ambitious bid to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status now faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean’s UNESCO Biosphere Bid After Council Approves Six-Month Consultation Pause Tuesday, May 26, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere consultation conservation community sustainability ecotourism heritage council The Forest of Dean’s aspiration to achieve UNESCO biosphere reserve status faces uncertainty after the District Council voted to pause the application process for six months to allow further public consultation. Green … Read More
I Visited the UK’s Best Zoo Just 50 Minutes from Gloucester — It Exceeded All My Expectations Monday, May 25, 2026 zoo wildlife animals cotswolds oxfordshire conservation family giraffes nature education Nestled in the gentle hills of Oxfordshire, Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens stands out as one of the finest zoos in the UK. Recently crowned the nation’s best zoo in a comprehensive survey evaluating species diversity, … Read More
Countryfile Opens with Heartbreaking Update as BBC Host Left Speechless Sunday, May 24, 2026 countryfile wildfires wales forestry conservation environment climate arson wildlife fireprevention In the latest episode of Countryfile aired on Sunday, 24 May, viewers were confronted with sobering news about the increasing threat of wildfires in the Welsh valleys. Presenters Matt Baker and Sammi Kinghorn visited the … Read More
Beloved Cotswolds Zoo, Home to Famous Film Animals, Closes After Nearly 50 Years Wednesday, May 20, 2026 heythrop zoo cotswolds animals film jimclubb retirement conservation wildlife cinema Heythrop Zoo, a cherished Cotswolds institution known for its exotic animals and role in numerous iconic British films and TV shows, has permanently closed. The zoo, described by its founder as “the only one of its kind … Read More