Yorkshire Wildlife Trust manages over 100 reserves, restoring biodiversity, protecting habitats and wildlife and providing wonderful opportunities for visitors to get close up and see some of our most enthralling wildlife. Part of the management of many of our grassland, fen and heathland reserves is carried out by grazing animals.

Grazing helps control competitive ‘rough’ plant species that can out-compete the finer, more interesting species of grass and wildflower that we seek to encourage.  Livestock on the reserves need to be checked on three to four times a week to ensure that their health is good, and that they are still all there. 

For more information, please read the Livestock Checker Volunteer Role Description below and send in a completed volunteer application form to volunteering@ywt.org.uk