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A vacancy has arisen within the Trust for an Assistant Administration Officer Posted Thursday, 19th June 2008 at 11:42:42

This is a 2 year full time post based at the Trust's offices in Boscombe.

Give the adder a boost - and contribute to our national adder survey. Posted Friday, 16th May 2008 at 16:42:47

Let us know about adders you, or someone you know, has seen (or even just heard about second hand). Loved, loathed, feared, misunderstood. Just mentioning the adder in conversation will bring out a whole range of emotions.

The latest Volunteer Newsletter is out now! Posted Tuesday, 01st April 2008 at 12:21:10

Professional Training Courses Posted Wednesday, 05th March 2008 at 15:34:27

The HCT is providing four Amphibian and Reptile training courses for Spring 2008.

Bringing Back the Natterjack Conference Posted Wednesday, 05th March 2008 at 11:50:08

A two day conference looking at the work undertaken for natterjacks in Cumbria will be held on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2008 at Waterside House, Cumbria.

Chytrid Screening Project - how can you help? Posted Thursday, 28th February 2008 at 13:04:02

In 2008 The HCT is working jointly on a chytrid screening project with Natural England and the Institute of Zoology (IoZ).

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