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Short Training Courses (10
day consecutive maximum)
All courses available as a downloadable
Excel spreadsheet.
Countryside Management Techniques
Typical courses include:
Sustainable Woodland Management, Coastal Dune Management, Ponds for
Wildlife, Managing for Biodiversity.
Practical courses (chainsaw certificate etc)
have a
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March
Duridge Bay Partnerships: Visiting a Wetlands & Coastal Site
Explains how the requirements of priority farmland
birds & wider wildlife can be practically integrated within different
types of lowland livestock/mixed farming systems.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
For anyone involved in habitat creation, including
landscape architects, countryside advisers, managers & ecologists. For
more details & to book a place
www.losehilltraining.org.uk
Scottish seas and coasts support
a wealth of wildlife, and marine wildlife tourism is becoming an
important part of Scotland’s economy. Brings together those most closely
involved with marine wildlife and related industries: tour operators,
scientists, NGOs, managers, policy makers and others, to exchange
information and share experiences. We will discuss how information can
be collected and exchanged, now and into the future, in order to better
understand and protect our precious wildlife.
www.snh.org.uk/sgp
For policy makers, researchers & agencies involved
in managing access & conservation of uplands. Discuss societal, economic
& environmental trends shaping the management of access & conservation
in our uplands & share experiences of responses to these trends & the
challenges now facing us. 0161 4383333
Cath@thebmc.co.ukwww.thebmc.co.uk
Learn basic garden design concepts & apply these to
develop & enhance your garden or site to attract a greater diversity of
wildlife. 0207 278 4294
london@btcv.org.uk
Outlines the key elements of marketing & explores
how they can be applied to the green space environment. This course is
for parks professionals responsible for marketing their green spaces &
for increasing visitor numbers by organising events within their parks.
http://www.ipgs.org.uk/Workshops.php
stuartm@ipgs.org.uk
Examine types & classifications of woodlands. Use
survey & mapping methods & learn about the management techniques used to
maintain & enhance the woodland habitats in management planning. 0207
2784294
london@btcv.org.uk
Includes reviews of progress towards the 2010
target from the UK, Europe and countries throughout the world, as well
as the latest science on how to reverse the decline of butterflies and
moths, and conserve habitats. The Symposium will end with a forward look
at future challenges, including the impact of climate change.
http://www.butterfly-conservation.org/text/2751/international_symposia.html
for details.
Classroom based course taught by Dr Sandie Sowler
MIEEM. Course covers techniques to mitigate for roost loss from a range
of structures, as well as giving mitigation suggestions for loss of
foraging & commuting routes. Species specific advice will be given,
along with case studies of successful & unsuccessful schemes. 01392
682401 info@acornecology.co.ukwww.acornecology.co.uk
A practical look at the technical best practice
requirements to successfully restore & manage wet grasslands for
breeding waders & other wetland wildlife covering the ecology of key
species & cover practical topics such as hydrological control, sward
management & grazing regimes.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
This course is for anyone thinking about building their own home and
anyone interested in learning about Earthships and includes practical
workshops
http://www.brightonpermaculture.org.uk/
Aims to provide those new to project management
with tools & techniques, encourage a systematic approach to project
planning & delivery & recognise the importance of effective teamwork.
Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
Find out how to maximise farm wildlife conservation
on farmland: how to determine which species to focus on, putting
together the right package of measures & how to manage them to get the
best results for the farmer & the wildlife.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Aims to provide those new to project management
with tools & techniques, encourage a systematic approach to project
planning & delivery & recognise the importance of effective teamwork.
Fees: £110/ £165 + VAT 0121 359 2113
etn@btcv.org.uk
Explore the various woodland management operations
that provide woodfuel, how they can help the conservation of priority
wildlife, & how to ensure sustainable harvesting to avoid adverse impact
on wildlife. It will also review the main grants available for managing
woods for woodfuel & wildlife. conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk
Sue Lawson, Conservation Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Improve your understanding & knowledge of wildlife
requirements in parks & green spaces. They will enable you to look for,
& identify opportunities that help make the management of urban green
space better for people & wildlife.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Explore the various woodland management operations
that provide woodfuel, how they can help the conservation of priority
wildlife, & how to ensure sustainable harvesting to avoid adverse impact
on wildlife. It will also review the main grants available for managing
woods for woodfuel & wildlife. conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk
Sue Lawson, Conservation Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
A practical look at fen & reedbed management
techniques, combining conservation & commercial approaches. Grazing,
cutting & water management regimes will be just some of the issues we
will cover, whilst utilising the RSPB’s spectacular Sutton Fen reserve
as a case study & site visit venue.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Learn about the varieties we use here at CAT, &
why. Spend time in the garden learning about the beneficial insects. Pot
up some seeds, & take home some of CAT’s seedlings for your own garden.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Explore the various woodland management operations
that provide woodfuel, how they can help the conservation of priority
wildlife, & how to ensure sustainable harvesting to avoid adverse impact
on wildlife. It will also review the main grants available for managing
woods for woodfuel & wildlife. conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk
Sue Lawson, Conservation Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Find out about the native plants of Scotland that
will thrive in your garden, their cultivation, habitats and history on
this 1-day course.
www.rbge.org.uk/education
Find out how to maximise farm wildlife conservation
on farmland: how to determine which species to focus on, putting
together the right package of measures & how to manage them to get the
best results for the farmer & the wildlife.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Explore the various woodland management operations
that provide woodfuel, how they can help the conservation of priority
wildlife, & how to ensure sustainable harvesting to avoid adverse impact
on wildlife. It will also review the main grants available for managing
woods for woodfuel & wildlife. conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk
Sue Lawson, Conservation Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Improve your understanding & knowledge of wildlife
requirements in parks & green spaces. They will enable you to look for,
& identify opportunities that help make the management of urban green
space better for people & wildlife.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Melmerby, Nr Penrith, Cumbria. A comprehensive &
critical look at NVC methodology, as well as covering a range of lowland
& upland grasslands at their peak flowering time. This is not an
identification course. Beginners should undergo some flowering grass id
training first.
enquiries@ptyxis.com 01434 321199
Review current best practice reedbed management
techniques & bittern ecology & then cover the practical methods of
undertaking their own reedbed audits out in the field.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Learn about all stages of the process from design &
planning through to bringing in the diggers & dumpers. We will also
consider the statutory requirements of such projects including planning
permissions, flood risk assessments & EA licences. NB: 2 day course,
cost £140
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Explains how the requirements of priority farmland
birds & wider wildlife can be practically integrated within different
types of lowland livestock/mixed farming systems. conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk
Sue Lawson, Conservation Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Learn how to piece together a sound management plan
for a woodland & what things in particular you should be doing to
maintain or preserve it. Woodland types, applicable laws & sound
management practices will all be discussed. 10 – 4pm
www.ajscrafts.co.uk
Improve your understanding & knowledge of wildlife
requirements in parks & green spaces. They will enable you to look for,
& identify opportunities that help make the management of urban green
space better for people & wildlife.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
Innovative techniques to manage & restore reedbeds
are being developed & trialled at Ham Wall nature reserve.
Ground-breaking trials are turning cut reed into sustainable compost.
New machinery is turning back the successional clock. Find out more in
this practical look forward to a more sustainable approach to reedbed
management.
conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk Sue Lawson, Conservation
Advice Co-ordinator 01767 693308
3 – 5/12/10 Practical Woodland Management, Coppicing & Products
with Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) A practical introduction to
woodland management in small woodlands, covering growing, harvesting
coppice, selecting timber trees & managing under-storey, felling,
coppicing, sorting materials, planting and layering, sharpening & safe
use of tools such as billhooks.
www.cat.org.uk/shortcourses
Aimed primarily at contract
managers and supervisors, landscape contractors and direct labour
workforces with some, or limited ecological knowledge. Aims to improve
the basic understanding and knowledge of wildlife requirements. You will
be able to look for, and identify opportunities that will help make the
management of urban green space better for people and wildlife.
www.rspb.org.uk
Course can be held at Allerton
Project at Loddington in Leicestershire or based at any suitable
location nationwide for a gp of 10 or more. Total of 3 days: Tuition for
the course lasts two and a half days; followed by a two-hour examination
by BASIS on the afternoon of the third day.
www.gct.org.uk and follow “Advisory”
link.
Environmental Conservation Workshop- ‘What Will It Take?
A Deeper Approach to Nature Conservation’ If you care about nature and
the environment - and if you want to help make a difference - this
workshop will interest you. The workshop is free-of-charge. For details
please phone Jonathan on 07906 697226 or 01273 748405.
We will explain how to maximise farm wildlife
conservation on an arable farm; how to determine which species to focus
on; putting together the right package of measures and how to manage
them to get the best results for the farmer and the wildlife.
www.rspb.org.uk/conservationtraining
The course covers all aspects of
sustainable woodland management, including the felling of trees, using
or selling the timber, planting trees and regenerating woodland, as well
as woodland ecology and landscape concerns. Full of practical tips,
know-how and walks in the woods.
www.lowimpact.org
Ranger Training.Covers the duties of a
ranger & includes information about leading walks, interpretation, site
inspections, engaging communities & wildlife & habitat management. A
field trip to a local nature reserve will be undertaken during the
afternoon session. 01469 535049
angie.neave@pspl.co.uk
Hedgerows. This
comprehensive course encompasses the theory & practice of hedgerow
survey work for conservation & designation for all species of flora &
fauna typically encountered. A practical hedgerow survey will be carried
out during the afternoon workshop session. 01469 535049
angie.neave@pspl.co.uk
