Geographical careers in the conservation sector

This resource introduces students to geographical careers in the conservation sector.

The resource outlines names of organisations and job roles available in the conservation sector, and showcases a real-world example of a geographer, Chris, who works as an Area Ranger for the National Trust.

The accompanying student activity requires students to reflect on each of the job roles and ‘think like a geographer’ to apply their knowledge and skills to a real-world scenario.

Curriculum links

This resource is aimed at KS3 and GCSE students. GCSE curriculum links include:

Edexcel A
Topic 3 - Ecosystems, biodiversty and Management
3.3 - 'The UK has its own variety of distinctive ecosystems that it relies on'
3.6 'Deciduous woodlands show a range of distinguishing features'
3.7 Deciduous woodland ecosystems provide a range of goods and services, some of which are under threat

AQA
Section C: Physical landscapes in the UK
3.1.3.1 - The UK has a range of diverse landscapes

OCR A
Living in the UK today - Landscapes of the UK
1.1.1 - The physical landscapes of the UK have distinctive characteristics

WJEC
Key idea 1.1: Distinctive landscapes in Wales
1.1.1 - What makes landscapes distinctive in Wales?
1.1.2 - How are physical landscapes affected by human activity?
1.1.3 - How can landscapes in Wales be managed?