For Students
This page is for students of any age looking for more indepth
information about the National Park. If you are researching a project or
writing a dissertation we can help you access the relevant information from
here.
Resources
The National Park Authority produce a variety of publications
that offer information on a range of topics related to the National Park.
Our magazine A'
phàirc and the State
of the Park Report 2005 are fantastic resources and provide a wealth of
information on the National Park's geology, ecology, geography, communities,
environmental issues and conservation activity. Our Research
documents examine particular issues in more detail within these areas.
Useful Links
UK Biodiversity Action PlanThe United Kingdom Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) is the governmental response to the Convention on Biological Diversity. It describes the UK's biological resources and commits a detailed plan for the protection of these resources.
Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
The Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH) is the UK's Centre of Excellence for research in the land and freshwater environmental sciences.
Young People’s Trust for the Environment
The Young People's Trust for the Environment is a charity which aims to encourage young people's understanding of the environment and the need for sustainability.
Work Placements
During 2011 we are unable to provide any placement or work
experience opportunities. This is due to limited staff capacity,
especially in the summer months. However, this will be reviewed in the autumn and any updates will be given here.
Volunteering
Why not become a volunteer for the National Park? It's a
fantastic way to gain practical experience in many of the different jobs in the
Park and improve your knowledge and skills. It’s also loads of fun and can be a
great way to get fit. For more details about our volunteer
programme please click here.
Contact
If you are finding it difficult to locate information on our
website for a particular project/essay please contact:
Jim Downie
Learning & Development Adviser
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Authority
Tel: 01389 727736
Email:
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