Course: Lichens of Birch and Pine Woodlands

Field Studies Council

30th - 31st August 2025
Pitcaple, Inverurie, Scotland
£220 - students can get 20% off using the code 'BioStudent20' at checkout

EcologyConservation & Wildlife


This beginner-intermediate course will focus on lichens as they are found in birch and pine woodland.

You will be introduced to some of the characteristic lichen species and their identification characteristics as can be seen with a hand lens in the field, as well as investigate the range of substrata present in these habitats and the specific lichen communities these attract, and aspects of their ecology.

This course will cover:

  • Characteristic lichen species of birch and pine woodland
  • Identification of lichens
  • Lichen substrata and the lichen communities they attract
  • The contribution of lichens to the ecology of birch and pine woodland

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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Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes

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