Course: Bryophytes: An Introduction

Field Studies Council

Epping Forest Field Centre, Essex
5th October 2024

Cost: £65 - 20% for students using the code BioStudent20 at checkout

Sectors: ecology, conservation & wildlife


This beginner bryophytes course is a great place to start for those taking their first steps into the world of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts.

During this course, you will gain a better understanding of this diverse group, all under the guidance of an engaging and knowledgeable expert in the field. You will learn about their biology and ecology, with the chance to see different types of mosses and liverworts, collect specimens and learn basic field identification tips. With over half of all European moss, liverwort, and hornwort species present in the UK, there is so much to explore!

What will be covered during this course?

  • An introduction to bryophyte biology
  • An introduction to bryophyte ecology
  • An overview of the species diversity within the UK
  • Please note that this course is not a species identification course

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off. 

Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.


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