Half-day online course covering newt ecology, conservation, legal protection and survey techniques.

About this Event

An online course covering

• The identification and ecology of Great Crested Newts
• The legislation protecting them
• Application of the Habitat Suitability Index
• Survey standards and techniques, including Environmental DNA
• Mitigation measures

At the end of the course attendees will be issued with an attendance certificate.

Tutor: Holly Stanworth

Holly Stanworth will be running the course through an online tutorial. With 11 years experience in ecological consultancy, she has first hand experience of completing great crested surveys, designing and implementing appropriate mitigation, and managing habitats for amphibians. In addition to being a consultant, she is a Conservation Officer at The Species Recovery Trust and is very passionate about conserving our rarest and most protected species.