Double Page Talent Spread!
Natural Talent has a double page spread in the new issue of the CLAN Bulletin, BTCV Scotland's newsletter.
Read all about our first 'batch' of Apprentices and learn more about our successful Open Day recently held at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.
Vote for Natural Talent!
BTCV's Natural Talent natural history apprenticeship scheme has been nominated for an award!
The scheme has reached The National Lottery Awards semi-final stage and the three projects with the most votes in the Best Environmental Project category will progress to the final round.
Voting closes at midday on 4 July.
Thank you for your support!
Natural Talent in the Scotsman
Recently Natural Talent featured in The Scotsman and you can read the two articles by clicking on the links below:
Recruitment article (pdf - 2.6mb)
Insight into Neville Kilkenny's apprenticeship (pdf - 1.1mb)
Naturally Talented!
Read article online
The Press & Journal ran this article on 30 May 2008 and Maren, our apprentice bryologist, shares her experiences as a Natural Talent Apprentice.
Giant Himalayan Hogweed Invasion
Lyn Byrn, our Invasive species apprentice, talks to Sara McClintock from WWF, on how to recognise Giant Himalayan Hogweed and also what she's doing to reduce its numbers along the Ballinderry River.
As the name suggests, this plant isn't native to Northern Ireland and yet it is taking over our river banks at an alarming rate. This invasive species is taking preventing native plants from growing and its toxic sap makes it dangerous for local people to go near it.
Visit the WWF web page to listen to the interview.
'shrooms with Natural Talent
BBC2 Scotland's Landward programme recently covered the BTCV Natural Talent apprenticeship scheme.
Some of the apprentices are keen young graduates who want to get a foothold, others come from a totally different background and are keen to start a new life. Sarah Mack meets two with totally different perspectives.
Watch the Landward video here.
Natural Talent Media Contacts
Welcome to the Natural Talent media page. Natural Talent has enjoyed a high profile from its launch in 2006 and here you can find links to our latest press releases and a selection of our appearances in the local and national press.
Media Contacts
For enquiries regarding Natural Talent please contact:
John McFarlane
Environment Development Officer
Tel: 01786 479 697
Email: natural-talent@btcv.org.uk
BTCV Scotland, Balallan House, 24 Allan Park, Stirling FK8 2QG
For all other BTCV media enquiries please contact:
Helen Mitchell
PR Manager, BTCV
Tel: 01491 821612
Email: h.mitchell@btcv.org.uk
BTCV, Howbery Park, Wallingford, Oxon OX10 8BA
