The first and second year students, who are studying for a National Diploma in Countryside Management, will be spending the summer discovering how to identify different habitats, plants and animals, as well as learning about how to manage and improve rare environments.
The students are also gaining hands-on experience, taking part in conservation works at Gentleshaw Common, Christian Fields and Muckley Corner Common.
Chris Walsh, Lichfield District Council’s Biodiversity Officer, said: “It’s really important to gain practical experiences on vocational courses, in preparation of the profession you’re training for. That is why we were pleased to once again offer our services to help the next generation of nature conservationists. In return, we’re getting help with our own conservation work, so it’s a great partnership.”
Eleanor Atkins, Countryside Management Course Tutor at South Staffordshire College, Rodbaston Campus, said: “We’re pleased our students will continue to get inside industry tuition and valuable work experience.
