Shepherding and Livestock Checker Volunteers
The health and wellbeing of our livestock are paramount to Gwent Wildlife Trust. Daily checks on location and general wellbeing need to be carried out.
The main role of the volunteer shepherds and livestock checkers is to carry out a daily check taking around 45mins and walking approximately 1-2km. The number of checks per month are based on a rota. On average we would ask for 2 - 3 checks/month.
The main role of the volunteer shepherds and livestock checkers is to carry out a daily check taking around 45mins and walking approximately 1-2km. The number of checks per month are based on a rota. On average we would ask for 2 - 3 checks/month.
Gwent Wildlife Trust owns a herd of Hereford cattle, a flock of rare breed sheep, goats and ponies. The livestock mainly graze the permanent pasture of Pentwyn Farm and WyseWood Meadow reserves, located on the top of the Wye Valley next to the village of Penallt. The livestock play a crucial role in the management of meadows for biodiversity. Owning our own livestock gives us the opportunity to graze the meadows in the best possible way to improve grassland biodiversity.
Contact details
If you are interested in registering to join our Shepherding and Livestock Checker Volunteers, please contact Senior Conservation Grazing Officer jryder@gwentwildife.org