This post was updated on 12 July 2021 with new information We want to share with you what we've learnt about conservation career paths. 'What are the different types of conservation?' and 'How do you become a wildlife conservationist?' are some of the most commonly asked questions from aspiring conservationists who volunteer on…

How to decide what is the right conservation career ‘What’s the right conservation career for me?’ is a question we’re commonly asked. Nature conservation is a diverse and expanding field, but there’s one common thread for all practitioners: an absolute passion for nature and its wildlife. Apart from this closeness to nature, there are only…

This post was updated on 14 July 2020 Traditionally, it has been true that the route to a job in conservation was via a university degree in Life Sciences. The range of subjects, such as Biology, Botany, (Marine) Ecology and Zoology, has expanded in recent decades. Today, there is a wide choice of relevant degrees.…