Plantlife International

What the government does in its first 100 days can pave the way for five years of new policy and by acting now, the fortunes of wild plants and fungi could be transformed. As new ministers settle into their departments, we’ve written to the secretary of state calling on the government to: 🌱Commit to a Grassland Action Plan 🌳Establish a National Rainforest Fund 📝Legislate to end peat sales 🍄Show global leadership in species recovery These are the critical first steps to building a healthy and prosperous society underpinned by a thriving and resilient natural environment. And as time begins to run out, we are using our position to bring lasting and positive change to our natural world – for everyone’s sake. Find out more 👇 https://lnkd.in/dBBSSE_f #UKGovernment #UKGov #Leadership #Conservation #NewGovernment #Grasslands #TemperateRainforests #SpeciesRecovery

Photography Competition 📢 The competition is open to everyone, with free entry to the Plants and Fungi category for Plantlife members! 🍄 Check it out 👇

Internship Opportunity📢 We're #hiring for a Marketing and Communications Intern! 🌷 We are looking for someone who is a natural storyteller, a quick learner with a knack in using technology, somebody interested in the natural world. 🌻 Salary: £21,840 – £23,640 per annum ⏰ Hours: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months, working full-time (35 hours per week) 🏠 Location: Working from home – Monthly team meetings in London or Salisbury 🚨 Closes: Thursday 25 July 2024 (9 am) Find out more and apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eshG64Xr 🌱 Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date so please apply early to avoid disappointment🌱 #Internship #ConservationJobs #Wildflowers #Communications #SciComm #CommsJobs #CharityJobs #HiringNow

Yellow Rattle is the most important plant you need when creating a wildflower meadow 🌻 Without it, vigorous grasses can grow unchecked and smother the flowers you want to encourage. But how does it work: 🌱 Seeds germinate in early spring 🌿 Roots seek our roots of nearby plants, like grasses 💙 It draws nutrients and water from nearby plants 🌷 Leaving space for wildflowers to grow Yellow Rattle is clearly a very useful starting plant for a wildflower meadow, but it can a little tricky to establish. Right now is the perfect time to get collecting! 🌻 Volunteers have been out at our Three Hagges Woodmeadow Nature Reserve collecting yellow rattle seed from the wildflower meadow. We will spread this seed in areas of the meadow that are dominated by long grasses, enabling more delicate wildflower species to grow. Many thanks to Biffa Award for their generous funding, helping to improve the biodiversity of this wonderful nature reserve Follow our expert advice to get you started 👉 https://lnkd.in/e6vQnSHi #Meadows #BritishWildflowers #YellowRattle #Wildflowers #Volunteering #NatureReserve

What covers a third of Scotland’s land yet is hugely overlooked?    Grasslands! Though not all grasslands are equal. Much of Scotland is actually covered by monoculture grassland that’s overfertilized and doesn’t provide space for nature to grow and thrive🌱   But with careful management by farmers, crofters, and land managers, grasslands can be crucibles of life. These species-rich grasslands can support:  🌸Rare species, like Globeflower (Trollius europaeus) and Curlew  🐝Pollinators, like the incredibly rare Great yellow bumblebee  🐮Traditional crofting & farming livelihoods, producing food & fibre from the land  🌡carbon storage securely in grassland soils  🌊Climate adaptation, such as slowing and reducing the impact of flood waters  🗨Better air & water quality, through reduced use of artificial fertiliser    It’s time to make the most of Scotland’s grasslands. Read Plantlife Scotland’s new report on making the most of Scotland’s grasslands👇 https://lnkd.in/era4cBpB #Grasslands #Biodiversity #Meadows #Farming #Scotland #ScottishLandscape

Closing Soon 📢 We're #hiring for a Senior Conservation Officer - Fungi (Maternity Cover)! Find out more 👇 Please share with your networks 🍄

We're #hiring! 📢 Want to contribute to a world rich in wild plants & fungi? Come work with us, we're hiring for a Head of Global! 🌍 🌺 Salary: £46,746-£50,598.45 per annum 🌿 Hours: This is a permanent role, working full-time (35 hours per week) 🏠 Location: Location is flexible within the UK. The role can be home based or we have offices in Salisbury or Retford if a hybrid arrangement or office base is preferred. International and some domestic travel will be required, the frequency of which will vary. ⏰ Closing date: Thursday 11 July 2024 (9 am) 🌱 What will you be doing? Together with our partners, we work to ensure that global and national strategies for nature, people and the climate prioritise and invest in the restoration of native wild plant species and habitats – for a healthy, diverse, plant rich world. The Head of Global is a new global team leadership position, to lead a team and programmes that develop and deliver Plantlife’s global conservation ambitions. 🌻 Who are we looking for? We are looking for an experienced, inspirational leader who has the skills and drive to grow Plantlife’s influence within global frameworks, partnerships and programmes. You will be confident in networking and collaborating, able to engage diverse and high-level audiences in global flora. You will have a strong track record in international development or substantial experience of working to influence global frameworks and/or programmes linked to sustainability, climate or biodiversity. Find out more and apply 👉https://lnkd.in/e7jp_zQH #ConservationJobs #GreenJobs #CharityJobs #InternationalDevelopment #SDGs #Hiring #HiringNow

Online talk: Murder most Florid📢 Plants too are silent witnesses to crimes 🔎 Their presence in many crime scenes can help an investigator identify a suspect or locate a victim. Forensic botanist Dr Mark Spencer, will share how apparently mundane plants such as brambles and nettles can provide valuable insights into when a crime was committed or place a suspect at a scene. Plantlife’s Dr Rachel Murphy will talk about other ways in which botanical records can be used for good. 📅 Thursday 11 July ⏰ 7-8pm Become a member to book your space now 👉 https://lnkd.in/eA8jiYUK #OnlineTalk #Webinar #ForensicBotany #BritishWildflowers

Want to a contribute to a world rich in wild plants and fungi? 🌿 We're hiring for a Senior Conservation Officer - Fungi (Maternity Cover)! 🍄 Salary: £32,277 – £34,937 per annum Hours: This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months (maternity cover), working full-time (35 hours per week) Location: Hybrid or home working – to be agreed. We have offices in Salisbury, Wiltshire and Retford, Notts. Occasional travel across the UK will be required. Closing date: Sunday 14 July 2024 🍃 What will you be doing? In this maternity cover role you will work to strengthen and extend our existing network with relevant stakeholders. Together with organisations working in mycological conservation you will collaboratively identify shared priorities and current conservation activities to develop a new strategy for conservation of the UK’s fungi. You will also facilitate collaborative research projects and support ongoing fungal activities within Plantlife’s existing programmes. 🔎 Who are we looking for? We are looking for someone with an expertise in fungal conservation. You will be confident and enthusiastic and knowledgeable and passionate about fungi. You will be highly organised and motivated, with an ability to develop strong relationships with a range of stakeholders, you will also be comfortable liaising with colleagues across the organisation to support and develop ongoing fungal activities. You will be able to prioritise effectively and communicate at a range of levels to influence and collaborate on multiple work activities. Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e98uUnVS #ConservationJobs #Mycology #MycologyJobs #EnvironmentalJob #GreenJobs #EcologyJobs #Fungi

What at an amazing day at the #RestoreNatureNow March on Saturday in London! 🎉 Thank you to all who joined us in speaking up for our wild plants and fungi 🌱 🍄 It was really inspiring to march alongside more than 60,000 people all calling for one simple message – to Restore Nature Now!📢 Thank you to Leif Bersweden & Plantlife's Meg Griffiths for telling the crowd about how amazing our plants and fungi are 💚 Wildlife and Countryside Link