Working with the Environment - Softcover

Ryder, Tim; Penrith, Deborah

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1854583123 ISBN 13: 9781854583123

Publisher: Vacation - Work, 2011

Synopsis

This title spans the entire range of work available involving the natural environment, ranging from part-time wardening in wildlife reserves to full-time careers in environmental protection and pollution control. It includes paid and unpaid possibilities for those with and without qualifications.

About this title

About the Author

When writing this book author Tim Ryder was helped by both his degree in ecology and his experience of work with Scottish National Heritage and in a tree nursery. Deborah Penrith is the author of several books for Vacation Work and recently trained with the Lake District National Park Authority under its Voluntary Warden Scheme.

From the Back Cover

There has never been greater public awareness of the environmental problems facing the world. Pollution, the destruction of the ozone layer and the disappearing rainforests of Latin America are just some of the problems facing the natural world. Many people would like to do their bit to help the planet but do not know where to begin; the best starting place is this third edition of the highly regarded Working with the Environment, the definitive guide to paid and voluntary opportunities around the world ranging from working as a part-time warden in wildlife reserves to full-time careers in environmental protection and pollution control.

Working with the Environment indicates the range of different organizations which are involved in the protection and management of the environment, describes the types of work that are available and explains how readers can set about finding work--whether to satisfy a desire to do something for the environment on a short-term or part-time basis, or to establish an environmental career.

Areas covered include forestry, ecotourism, wildlife and habitat conservation, national parks, water industry, organic agriculture, government departments and agencies, business and industry, scientific research, and more.

Working with the Environment gives full details of over 275 organizations offering paid and unpaid opportunities, and contact addresses are given for hundreds more. The organizations listed range from government departments and multinational companies to small conservation groups. Some of the possibilities included are for fully qualified and experienced professionals, while others call for nothing but enthusiasm.

From the Inside Flap

Working with the Environment
The definitive guide to the full range of paid and voluntary opportunities in Britain, The USA, Europe and overseas
Lists the huge variety of work available involving the natural environment, ranging from part-time wardening in wildlife parks to full-time careers in environmental protection and pollution control.
Details of Opportunities in:
- Forestry
- Environmental Education
- Wildlife and Habitat Conservation
- Ecotourism
- Business and Industry
- National Parks
- Local Government
- Waste Management
- The Water Industry
- Scientific Research
- Sustainable Technology and Living
- Wind, Solar and Tidal Energy
- Overseas Development
- Organic Agriculture
- Green Pressure Groups
- Environmental Consultancies
- Government Departments and Agencies

- Over 275 organisations, and contact addresses for hundreds more
- The qualifications needed and where to get them

Edition details

• Publisher: Vacation - Work
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854583123
• ISBN 13: 9781854583123
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 287