The Wild Paths programme was a three-year project jointly hosted by Avon, Devon, Dorset, Somerset and Wiltshire Wildlife Trusts, to give people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to undertake a 10-month long training placement in conservation and engagement.
Thanks to National Lottery players and the National Lottery Heritage Fund, trainees were given their first steps into a career in nature through a paid bursary for practical skills training and the opportunity to gain key qualifications.
A short film has now been produced to highlight the legacy of this programme, featuring Wild Paths trainees from Avon Wildlife Trust who have all gone on to develop careers in conservation: