Our Biodiversity Shorts are a series of webinars that delve into a range of natural history topics, with live discussion and tuition from an expert tutor. All webinars will be hosted on Zoom, and they will be approximately one hour long, including time for questions from participants.

About the National Vegetation Classification (NVC)

The National Vegetation Classification (NVC) is a scheme that was created to help ecologists understand the relationships that exist between natural, semi-natural and major artificial plant communities, and their environment. It can be used to help us understand how vegetation works; how particular plant communities are related to climate, soil and human interventions. It can be used to help us understand what the internal dynamics are, and how they change from place to place and through time.

The predictive capacity of the NVC means that it can be used for the basis for developing management options for sites or landscapes and as a framework for restoration and design guidelines.

This webinar will cover:

• The reasons behind the creation of this system of classification.
• The method used for the classification system.
• Illustrations of outputs demonstrating the practicality and power of the system.

By the end of the webinar, learners will:

• Understand the reasons behind the creation of the classification system.
• Be familiar with the method used in the classification system.
• Recognise the practicality and power of the system through illustrative outputs.

About the tutor

John Handley is the Director of CH Ecology, an independent ecologist and consultant, providing surveys and training on behalf of conservation agencies and Local Authorities. John has a background within amenity horticulture as a Technical Manager, providing advice and training to Local Authorities, prominent sports facilities and private land owners. John is an enthusiastic communicator and botanist.

Webinar details:

Date: 23rd September 2024

Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Price: £10. Booking in advance is essential.

Please refer to our website for further information and to book.