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  BTCV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
BTCV – formerly known as British Trust for Conservation Volunteers – is the biggest practical conservation charity in Britain.
The charity enables over 130,000 volunteers per year to engage in practical conservation work in both the urban and the rural environment.
The BTCV Institute for Environmental Conservation (BIEC) is a partnership between BTCV and Broxtowe College, Nottingham, funded by the Learning and Skills Council.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/British_Trust_for_Conservation_Volunteers   (577 words)

  
 British Trust for Conservation Volunteers - UK CHM
The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers is a non-government organisation which promotes practicle conservation through the organisation of volunteer projects in a variety of habitats.
The Trust provides volunteers with training and education opportunities in practical conservation activities in the UK and internationally, including: tree planting, dry stone walling, footpath construction and wildlife habitat creation.
The Trust also produces practical conservation handbooks, which are used as a standard throughout the environmental planning field.
www.chm.org.uk /detail.asp?m=242   (117 words)

  
 British Trust for Conservation Volunteers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
BTCV in the North West aims to support individuals and communities in taking voluntary action to improve and sustain their local environment.
We also provide practical conservation land management services to landowners and managers of all kinds and work in partnership with a wide range of groups and organisations to raise awareness of conservation issues and develop opportunities for volunteering and community involvement.
As BTCV owns no land of its own, our capacity to run conservation volunteering and training programmes is dependent on our ability to meet the needs of the many landowners and managers who invite us to help plan and/or implement conservation projects on their land each year.
www.cheshire-biodiversity.org.uk /partners-btcv.htm   (853 words)

  
 Partnership with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers - UKAEA
Partnership with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers - UKAEA
Partnership with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers
As well as bird conservation, the Trust uses the grounds of the Castle for conservation lessons for local schools.
www.ukaea.org.uk /about/partnership.htm   (300 words)

  
 British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
BTCV is a national charity that supports people in practical conservation activities around the U.K. enabling all sections of the community to take positive action in our countryside, towns and cities.
BTCV holidays are also avaliable to any volunteer thinking about working through summer holidays, weekends etc. These holidays are based in the northwest and carry out tasks similar to the mid week group over a set period of time.
BTCV is committed towards equal opportunities and we positively welcome people from all sections of the community.
www.lancaster.gov.uk /General.asp?id=SXEA19-A7808242   (514 words)

  
 Volunteering at The Colobus Trust
The Colobus Trust is a conservation organization working to promote the conservation, preservation and protection of primates and particularly the Angolan fl and white colobus monkey and its habitat on the South Coast of Kenya.
The Trust headquarters are at Colobus Cottage, a two-bedroom residence on a 20-acre piece of beachfront property in Diani Beach, nestled into a forest.
The Colobus Trust has a very limited number of places available throughout the year, and all prospective candidates are assessed on their qualifications and practical experience before being accepted.
www.colobustrust.org /trust/volunteering.html   (506 words)

  
 Naturenet: BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers)
The BTCV is a charity supporting practical conservation work by volunteers throughout Britain.
BTCV is a great way to get experience of the conservation industry.
The series of BTCV practical handbooks are the definitive publications giving comprehensive information about practical management tasks.
www.naturenet.net /orgs/btcv.html   (127 words)

  
 hertsdirect.org Wildlife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers BTCV is the UK's leading charity working with people to bring about positive environmental change.
One of 46 Wildlife Trusts throughout the UK within the Wildlife Trusts Partnership.
The Woodland Trust The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading conservation charity dedicated to the protection of our native woodland heritage.
www.hertsdirect.org /atozoflinks/wildlife   (208 words)

  
 BTCV in West Norfolk
Conservation Volunteers Programme - A programme of conservation projects in the local area helping to renovate and improve the environment in West Norfolk.
Conservation Courses - Training courses in conservation matters delivered by the BTCV throughout West Norfolk.
Volunteer Officers - Full and part-time volunteer places within the BTCV for individuals who wish to gain a wide range of experience in the environmental sector.
www.btcvwestnorfolk.ukonline.co.uk   (354 words)

  
 Conservation work - safety
Voluntary conservation work is a healthy and enjoyable activity however there are a number of precautions that should be taken when working outdoors.
Volunteers are advised to follow these guidelines to avoid injury or ill health to themselves, fellow volunteers or the visiting public.
volunteers are properly clothed for the conditions, and in particular have appropriate work gloves.
www.waverley.gov.uk /countryside/safety.asp   (1166 words)

  
 A day out with the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV). Sensory Trust
The South Devon branch of BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) work on a regular basis with a group called the Ropewalk Resource Centre.
The Sensory Trust team was invited to spend a day working outdoors with some members of the Centre.
Jemma Sharman, the BTCV officer who manages the group said “The group have got so much out of their volunteering over the past year...
www.sensorytrust.org.uk /news/newsletters/newsletter_8/btcv_day.html   (346 words)

  
 Conservation
David Bellamy is an ideal choice for the wildlife trust; it would seem with his tree hating credentials well in place, who else could possibly compete.
The national trusts aristocratic management thought it was so important that these mounds of earth be seen that they had 500 oak trees cut down.
Another exercise in conservation vandalism by Hampshire county council is their Shavalsky horse project.
www.angelfire.com /sd2/conservation   (3013 words)

  
 Derbyshire Conservation Volunteers - Main Page
The Derbyshire Conservation Volunteers (DCV) are a local group who undertake practical outdoor tasks to conserve and enhance the wildlife potential of rural and urban sites mainly in the county of Derbyshire.
The Derbyshire Conservation Volunteers are affiliated to the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV) which is a registered charity.
Most of the conservation is done at the weekend, usually on a Sunday on alternate weeks.
www.derby-cv.org.uk   (153 words)

  
 Trails, World, GB, BTCV Page 1   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers is registered in England as a charity supporting practical conservation work by volunteers throughout the UK.
Local BTCV offices around the UK run one-day conservation projects, many configured for young people aged 16 to 24.
Select a BTCV local office by region and county: www.btcv.org/frameadd.html.
home.earthlink.net /~campydog/wgbbtcv01.html   (135 words)

  
 Environment UK
Its oldest national conservation organisation is the Open Spaces Society which was founded in 1865.
Together with Canon Rawnsley, Hunter and Hill went on to establish the National Trust in 1895.
ZeroCarbonCity is our global British Council campaign looking at the role of cities in the climate change debate worldwide.
www.britishcouncil.org /environmentuk/charities.htm   (235 words)

  
 Conservation Volunteers | Safety Policy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
In October 1997 Birmingham University Conservation Volunteers Society (BUCV) became a member of the Guild Athletic Union (GAU).
Practical conservation work is often carried out in rough or inaccessible terrain and may include hazardous activities such as tree felling or the use of potentially dangerous tools.
Insurance for members of the society whilst carrying out conservation work is provided by the BTCV subject to certain conditions.
students.bugs.bham.ac.uk /BUCV/safety.html   (663 words)

  
 EASY: British Trust for Conservation Volunteers, South Yorkshire Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
DESCRIPTION: BTCV is the country's leading organisation enabling volunteers from all sections of the community to take practical environmental action in towns, cities and the countryside.
The BTCV South Yorkshire office runs a mid-week group, training events in both practical and organisational skills and supports community-based environmental projects.
VOLUNTARY WORK: Practical conservation tasks including dry stone walling, footpath repair, hedge-laying, tree planting, habitat creation, etc. Volunteers are also needed to co-ordinate and lead projects.
www.btinternet.com /~rb.freelance/easy/pages/btcv.htm   (237 words)

  
 British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BTCV)
BTCV offers Conservation Holidays in the UK and 23 countries worldwide.
Projects range from turtle conservation in Thailand, Greece and Grenada, wetland management in Hungary, to footpath construction in Iceland.
By not ticking this box you are indicating your consent to be contacted by WDCS for the purposes of marketing, fundraising, and campaigns.
www.wdcs.org /dan/publishing.nsf/allweb/28E873C228E7B17480256BAC003255E7   (89 words)

  
 Earthworks Conservation Volunteers
This website is to promote the activities of Earthworks Conservation Volunteers and to update members and non-members alike.
Earthworks is a volunteer group of ordinary people who meet every 3 or 4 weeks to carry out practical conservation work.
Here’s a quote from one of our most recent volunteers, Viv: “I've always had a lifelong interest in the environment, countryside and wildlife but have never done anything positive about it until now.
freespace.virgin.net /stu.san/earthworks.htm   (544 words)

  
 Bedfordshire Conservation Volunteers Web Site
Bedfordshire Conservation Volunteers have been carrying out practical conservation work since 1982.
The group exists to conserve the countryside, help, protect and enhance wildlife sites and to allow people to put something back into the environment.
Conservation Volunteers the UK's leading practical conservation charity.
www.bedscv.freeserve.co.uk   (133 words)

  
 BTCV Scotland Edinburgh Office   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
BTCV Scotland provides opportunities for individuals and communities to improve their local environment through practical action.
The social event of the year (though Hello magazine have yet to report on it!) was at the Holyrood Tavern on the 8 th December and was a great success.
BTCV Scotland actively delivers a range of Volunteering Opportunities and Community Support Services across Scotland as well as Waste Minimisation schemes in the Highlands and Islands and in Central Scotland through Action Recycle.
comm.bio.ed.ac.uk /cve   (435 words)

  
 Dysg - British Trust of Conservation Volunteers (Volunteering and Skills)
This is a way of improving the prospects and self-esteem of volunteers who have little or no qualifications as well as learning difficulties.
Since many of the volunteers had little or no qualifications and some ahd learning difficulties, this was seen as a realistic way of improving the prospects and self-esteem of the volunteers.
When the project was drawn up, the staff had not envisaged any other key skills being covered, however the communication level 1 qualification is now a real possibiliity, which would be a positive addition to the experience and achievements of the BTCV volunteer.
www.dysg.org.uk /content/view/133/79   (248 words)

  
 Information about other groups   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The group are affiliated to the BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) and carry out all types of practical conservation tasks
GOG is a network of community groups in Bolton that develop community food gardens, growing and cookery courses, sustainable energy and childcare projects.
BTCV supports volunteers from all sections of the community in activities to protect and improve their local environment
www.btinternet.com /~john.burton/groups.htm   (432 words)

  
 Sheffield Conservation Volunteers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
This is a charitable organisation that runs training courses in environmental conservation.
One of our regular projects is the Sheffield General Cemetery and the Friends of the General Cemetery who manage it's upkeep have an informative page relating to the cemetery.
S.C. is affilated to the British Trust for Conservation volunteers.
uk.geocities.com /sheffieldconservationvolunteers/links.html   (148 words)

  
 BTCV (British Trust For Conservation Volunteers) - London Area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
BTCV (British Trust For Conservation Volunteers) - London Area
A conservation charity enabling people to work for a better environment.
Organises practical conservation projects for volunteers throughout the UK and abroad.
www.libraries.islington.gov.uk /inform/published/390/396.html   (100 words)

  
 BTCV: Woodland Action Leaflet - Invertebrate Conservation News - Conservation - Amateur Entomologists' Society (AES)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
This leaflet was published, with sponsorship from Halifax plc, to coincide with the BTCV's fifth annual Woodland Action Week at the end of February 1998.
In this contect, notes are provided on coppicing, dead wood protection and the maintenance of structural diversity at woodland edges, rides and glades and by areas of open water.
The only invertebrate organisation on the address list is Butterfly Conservation but this is probably no reason to criticise BTCV, as there is not yet an organisation for British invertebrates in general that can handle the day-to-day issues of invertebrate conservation.
www.amentsoc.org /btcv.htm   (264 words)

  
 Friends of Luxulyan Valley Homepage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Friends of the Valley are a group concerned with the conservation of the Luxulyan Valley.
We are also members of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers and would welcome anyone interested in supporting our objectives.
In the Autumn of 1992, ownership of a large part of the Luxulyan Valley passed as a gift from English China Clays International to the joint management of Cornwall County Council and Restormel Borough Council, ensuring its future preservation as one of Cornwall's finest historic landscapes.
luxulyanvalley.co.uk   (750 words)

  
 Untitled   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The Bilton Conservation Group has a membership of almost 500 residents living in Bilton on the rural fringe of north
, North Yorkshire, U.K. The group is a member of the Council for the Protection of Rural England, the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers and the Nidd Gorge Advisory Partnership for Conservation.
Bilton Conservation Group continues to serve the community by its traditional conservation activities — bird boxes, bat boxes, habitat improvement, pond digging, footpath work, guided walks, slide-talks, school field trips, minibeast demonstrations, wildlife recording, fundraising, tree planting, mass bulb planting (urban roadside verges), amphibia breeding/release programmes, wild flower restoration etc.
www.biltonconservationgroup.co.uk   (494 words)

  
 Gloucester Vale Conservation Volunteers
GVCV is a group which has been carrying out conservation work in Gloucestershire for the past 20 years.
A day’s work in the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside is very satisfying and you'd be learning country crafts and helping to conserve the natural environment.
Browse through the task reports, see the sorts of things we do and consider becoming one of the Gloucester Vale Conservation Volunteers.
www.gvcv.org.uk   (218 words)

  
 Berkshire Conservation Volunteers
Below is a list of links to other conservation volunteer groups around southern England, and other conservation related sites.
Online version of the handbooks published by BTCV describing the type of work we do, how to do it, and why we do it.
Woodland Trust A national conservation organisation that owns the Bisham Woods reserve near Marlow.
www.frankum.co.uk /BeC/BeClinks.htm   (179 words)

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