Conserving The Park Environment

NEW COURSE COMING SOON

CITO are developing a new one day course that incorporates the principles of the David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme and builds on to the NVQ Unit 'Contributing to Environmental Conservation in Active Leisure & Recreation' with the aim of helping delegates develop an environment plan for their parks, by discussion, example and good practice.

The one day course will aim to assist parks maintain, develop and promote their status within the David Bellamy Conservation Award Scheme and aid parks wishing to join the scheme by:

• Increase awareness of environmental conservation and sustainability issues
• Give an appreciation why conservation is such a vital issue
• Identify park responsibilities for preventing pollution and manage resources
• Show how money can be saved by reducing use of resources
• Boost the use of local products, services and facilities
• Show how outdoor areas can enhance the natural environment and benefit wildlife
• Help the environment by working together

Participants will be given work to complete after the course – for example to show that they can implement what has been discussed by influencing environmental impact on the park, and considering routes for improvement.  The course is aimed mainly at the 'doers' on the park, the staff who put good environmental principles into practice - everyone can make a difference.  There will be no certification from the course unless the follow up work is adequately completed. 

Any delegates who may subsequently wish to complete the environmental unit of the parks NVQ will be able to use the coursework as prior learning.

Pilot Course

• Tuesday 1st July 2008 - Nr Canterbury, KENT

As this is a pilot course the cost will be just £30+VAT to cover venue and refreshment expenses. Post Pilot courses will be priced £150+VAT for BH&HPA/NCC Members (and £180+VAT for non members).

Further Information:

• Course Coordinator: OJ Donnelly
• Telephone: 01252 796085
• Booking Form: view/print Info Pack
• Email: contact us

1st November 2008