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Invertebrates are key indicators of environmental health and represent the majority of biodiversity within the Soutpansberg Mountains. The Lajuma Research Centre supports long-term biodiversity monitoring to document species presence, distribution, and ecological roles.  Internship Overview Interns assist with surveys targeting a range of invertebrate groups, including insects, arachnids, and other terrestrial invertebrates. The project provides broad exposure to field sampling techniques and identification methods. Activities may include: Conducting sweep-netting, pitfall trapping, and active searches Documenting habitat characteristics and microclimates Photographing specimens for identification Assisting with data organisation and reporting Fieldwork Requirements All fieldwork is carried out on foot, often over uneven terrain and in variable weather. Students should be comfortable living remotely, hiking, and have a basic...

2027 Trail Apprentice Program Overview: The 2027 Trail Apprentice Program will provide workforce training to young leaders interested in a career in recreation, natural resource management, conservation, historic preservation, or a related field .  Selected Apprentices will participate in leadership development, career exploration, networking and educational opportunities amongst the National Trails community.  This is a 6 month apprenticeship from December 2026 to June 2027.    Throughout the 2027 program, Apprentices will build leadership skills by working with PNTS and one of the National Scenic or Historic Trails on a project. The projects may involve developing skills in communications, social media, fundraising, advocacy and policy, community engagement, research, programs, and more. Apprentices will be matched with a project based on skill set, interests, and geographic location. Project work will take place between December 14, 2026 and...

Summary: American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Bureau of Land Management (BLM) New Mexico State Office Minerals Division, is seeking one Natural Resource Specialist to work alongside Natural Resources Staff staff from the BLM Roswell Field Office. For more information about ACE, please visit our website. Start Date: As soon as possible. Estimated End Date: July 27, 2027 *The start date is contingent upon a federal background check processing. The start date will be pushed forward if the candidate's background check has not been processed by the start date listed above. * Location Details/Description: Roswell Field Office, New Mexico For more information about BLM Roswell Field Office, please visit their agency website. Position Overview: The BLM New Mexico State Office is providing an opportunity for one member to gain hands-on experience in the fields of natural resource management,...

Start Date:  April 2027 About This project focuses on small mammal research and species diversity monitoring within a private game reserve. Interns will contribute to species identification, data collection, and ecological monitoring aimed at improving understanding of small mammal diversity, distribution, and habitat use within the reserve. The project framework and methodology are already established; however, interns will take primary responsibility for running the project on a day-to-day basis. Full training is provided at the start of the internship, followed by ongoing guidance and supervision from BBRC staff. This project is suited to motivated interns who are comfortable working independently while contributing meaningful data to long-term biodiversity research. Key Activities: Recording species data including identification, measurements, and other key ecological information Conduct habitat assessments to understand how vegetation and...

Bushveld Biodiversity Research Centre (BBRC) invites applications to support our insect biodiversity project on a 27,000-hectare (66,700-acre) wildlife reserve. This is an opportunity to help expand the reserve’s newly established insect species list, contributing to long-term ecological research and conservation.  What You’ll Gain Field Sampling Skills: Learn methods such as pitfall trapping, sweep netting, and microhabitat surveys. List Management: Contribute to the insect species list for the reserve. Research Experience: Participate in baseline biodiversity studies in an area where no formal insect surveys have been conducted before. Why It Matters Our winter surveys already documented over 100 insect specimens across diverse groups. With your involvement, especially during the summer months when insects are most active, this list has the potential to expand, providing a valuable resource for conservation and future ecological studies....

The Lajuma Research Centre, in the Soutpansberg Mountains of Limpopo, South Africa, has been a base for wildlife research and conservation for over 20 years. The reserve is home to all five South African primate species, which include the endangered samango monkey ( Cercopithecus albogularis schwarzi ). This project focuses on understanding their behaviour and ecology while supporting the conservation of the forests and wildlife that share this unique mountain landscape. Internship Overview The Samango Monkey Project continues this long-term research by focusing on behavioural and dietary studies. Interns contribute to ongoing data collection that informs both primatology and conservation management. Key Activities: Conducting behavioural observations Recording feeding ecology (fruits, leaves, insects, and other food sources) Documenting vocalizations, social interactions, and troop movements Fieldwork Requirements  All fieldwork...

The Lajuma Research Centre provides a unique opportunity to study an exceptional diversity of birdlife within one of South Africa’s most ecologically varied mountain environments. More than 215 species have been recorded on the reserve, including the purple-crested turaco, narina trogon, cape vulture, violet-backed starling, African fish eagle, crowned eagle, crested guineafowl, and multiple owl species. The landscape encompasses woody grasslands, mountain bushveld, mistbelt forest, riverine forest, and clear mountain streams, offering an ideal setting for comparative research on avian diversity, habitat use, and behaviour. Internship Focus: This internship provides hands-on experience in bird monitoring, species documentation, and ecological field methods. Interns work largely independently while contributing to long-term data collection and broader conservation efforts at the centre. Activities may include: Recording species presence, behaviour, and...

Position Summary Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) is an AmeriCorps program that assists Montana’s watershed communities to make a measurable difference in local conservation efforts while strengthening the experience of young professionals.  BSWC members develop and implement conservation resiliency initiatives through stream and riparian restoration projects, re-vegetation projects, low-tech process-based restoration, drought planning, water quality/quantity monitoring, riparian fencing, river clean-ups, terrestrial/aquatic invasive species removal, abandoned mine reclamation, beaver mimicry, irrigation infrastructure improvements, watershed inventories and more. BSWC members also promote watershed health and natural resource conservation through outreach and education by engaging local communities through lessons in schools, community field days, workshops, trainings, and volunteer opportunities. Overall, BSWC members confront conservation challenges with...