The Field Studies Council, which has its headquarters near Shrewsbury, says the UK urgently needs people with the skills and knowledge to combat climate change and biodiversity loss.
This, it says should ensure that high quality fieldwork is embedded in the curriculum and residential fieldwork trips are accessible for all learners throughout their time at school, not just for those that can afford it. The FSC has been leading the way in residential and day fieldwork trips for those studying biology, geography and other environment-related courses for more than 80 years.
“We are trying to fill the gap for these skills which are so clearly in demand through our subsidised courses and scholarships but our funds only stretch so far.
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