Surveying volunteer (Species on the Edge)

• Buglife - The Invertebrate Conservation Trust - Falkirk

• VO100179

Buglife would like volunteers to survey the rare and threatened Short-necked Oil Beetle on the Hebrides on sand dunes and machair grassland across Uist (primarily the west coast)

Experience required

General fitness and ability to walk on uneven surfaces for 1-3 hours. We can support you in doing surveys, which require less walking or can be done at a slower pace, just let us know what your level of ability is.
Willingness to learn wildlife identification and survey skills, building your personal training record.
Ability to complete the surveys as an individual or in small groups.
Ability to travel independently to survey sites.
Good organisation skills.

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Dates

1 March 2024 - 30 June 2026

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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This volunteering opportunity is also advertised across Na h-Eileanan Siar.

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