The traditional arable flora of Britain has suffered many changes since the 1940s as farming methods have become more intensive. Many species have become rare; some have become extinct, while others ...
This course offers an introduction to the ID and ecology of GCN, protective legislation, survey techniques and standards, and result analysis. The course is designed to refine practical survey ...
Grasses, sedges and rushes are often a group that are initially dismissed by those developing an interest in our wild plants. The course will begin by learning about the differences between these ...
Gardening is a popular pastime, but not one that we do alone. Whether hidden beneath the soil, buzzing in the borders or singing on the fence, thousands of wild animals share our spaces. ...
This course will teach you everything you need to know about designing, planting and maintaining a forest garden, including forest garden characteristics, windbreaks and shelter, managing different ...
This two-day gathering will bring together the leading voices and key change-makers from across the rewilding movement in the UK, including environment, rewilding, wildlife, finance and tech ...
Invasive crayfish are one of the biggest threats to aquatic ecosystems worldwide. They can cause major adverse effects on native crayfish, invertebrates, fish and plant communities as well ...
Whether you are cramming for a FISC test, feeling nervous about an upcoming year of surveys, or just trying to get better at botany, this is the course for you. We've taken roughly 200 species of ...
The Species Recovery Trust run a wide range of online short courses on topics aimed to improve your identification skills and understanding of ecosystems. They run throughout the year and include a ...
The FSC Ecosystem Services course is designed to give participants an introduction to the FSC Ecosystem Services procedure and the range of opportunities for use of the procedure by forest ...
If you work or lead groups outside, do conservation work, volunteer, coach or exercise in the outdoors, then this Outdoor First Aid Level 2 course is ideal for you. There will be a ...
In this beginners online course, you will learn more about the biology and ecology of UK seal species that you may see around our coastline. By the end, you will appreciate their ...
The workshop provides training in organising and leading a bat walk. It gives participants, who may be relatively new to bats, an introduction to bat biology, ecology and identification so ...
This six-part online course is designed for those new to bats and wanting to develop a broader understanding of the species we have here in the UK, their ecology and lifestyle, the threats they face ...
This presentation will explore some of the smaller and less distinctive British longhorn beetle species (both rare and common), with tips on their ID features, ecology and distribution - as well as ...
The UK has 31 species of earthworms that can be found occurring in natural habitats that have been recorded to date. This presentation will explore these species and discuss what we know and ...
Bats are fascinating animals, but very elusive and challenging to study. This beginner-intermediate course will explore the world of bats in woodlands and demonstrate the special techniques ...
This training course has been developed with input from experienced practitioners to help conservationists manage conservation projects of any type or size. You will learn how to: Apply a set of ...
This self-led online course is designed to give learners an overview of the fundamentals that underpin the biodiversity metric and Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG.) On completion, learners will ...
The entoLIVE webinar series is a programme of virtual talks exploring the science of insects and other invertebrates. Understanding the latest scientific findings about our wildlife is ...
This course is designed to give a theoretical and practical experience in botanical and habitat survey techniques available in the UK. You will learn how to select the appropriate methods ...
An increasing number of people are choosing to invest their savings in the purchase of woodland, for the many recreational, ecological and physical benefits that owning such a space can ...
This training course has been developed with input from experienced practitioners to help conservationists engage effectively with the right stakeholders for any type of conservation project. ...
Gain industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills with our hands-on MSc Ecological Survey Skills with Placement degree. This course will provide all you need to work in the competitive consultancy ...