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CJS Professional: 13 August 2026

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Jobs

26 adverts for paid posts included in this edition at time of publication

Volunteers

Trustees required. Three adverts this month

CJS Updates and other useful information

A reminder that CJS is still the original and still the best
In 32 years the level of Service we strive to deliver has not changed, neither has our commitment to putting as much back into the conservation of the UK countryside as possible. Or that you can still advertise with us completely free of charge. There have been plenty of changes though: just this year we've added searchable maps and become AI approved, read on.

It's been the Wildlife Trust's Marine Week which this year had the theme of Incredible Journeys. The week is a reminder that the seas around us are every bit as important as the landscapes we see every day. Read on for some inspiration plus signposts to CJS marine linked resources.

The fifth article from this year’s feature charity: Groundwork: This time it's to celebrate National Allotment Week.
Green Community Hubs: Spaces where communities take root by Sarah Bailey, Green Community Hubs Development Manager
“We grow people, I think.” Says long-term volunteer and now Groundwork employee, Nigel, capturing the nature of Groundwork’s Green Community Hubs.

With a little help from our friends. On the International Day of Friendship, we celebrated something that often goes unnoticed in conservation: partnership.
No single organisation can protect our countryside alone. Behind every restored habitat, every supported ranger, every career started and every conservation success are people and organisations working together, often quietly, towards the same goal.
At CJS, we're proud to play a small part in that network. Discover more.

The People's Emergency Briefing is a free film bringing together leading experts to explain what the climate and nature emergency means for the UK
Find out more including how you can host a showing of the film.

Features and In Depth Articles

No Signal. No Backup. Now What? by Victoria Theodorou, Course Coordinator at DAC Education Ltd
Whether you're working in the countryside, surveying wildlife, or simply exploring the outdoors, emergencies don't always happen where help is close by.
If someone was seriously injured and what would you do if you were the only person there? Most of us hope we'll never face that situation, but it's worth asking the question before it happens.

The Long and Winding Road into Marine Biology by Sarah Neill, Marine Biologist, Scuba Diver, Expedition Leader and Lecturer
Published for Marine Week, this article offered a fascinating insight into a world that many of us working in land-based conservation only glimpse from the shoreline. As Sarah's career demonstrates that there is no single route into conservation.

Cycle to Work Day: Supporting better rural commutes by Charlotte Murray, Senior Communications Officer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust
Could cycling to work be an option where you live? It's not always easy in rural areas, but it's more possible than many people think. For Cycle To Work Day, Walk Wheel Cycle Trust (the new name for Sustrans) explores the challenges, solutions and a real-life case study.

Two employment and careers focused features for you this month.

Please share these with anyone who might find them useful, especially the second one which is aimed more at our budding conservationists and future rangers.
Helping Nature Recover: Careers in Farming and Conservation
Many people enter the countryside sector through one route and stay on it. But as this feature written for us by the Countryside Restoration Trust shows, some of the most rewarding careers can come from crossing disciplines.

Green Jobs for Nature: More Opportunities and Pathways Than You Might Think by Annie Robinson, Green Jobs for Nature Partnerships Officer
To mark International Youth Day, we teamed up with Green Jobs for Nature to bring you a guide to the many careers helping to protect and restore our natural world.

CJS Focus Series on Countryside Management for International Ranger Day

At CJS, it's easy to forget where it all began.
Long before we became the home of countryside, conservation and wildlife careers, we were simply a jobs service for rangers. In fact, our very first editions were called Countryside Jobs Service – compiled by Rent-a-Ranger for the Countryside Management Association. That's why our latest CJS Focus On series shines the spotlight on Countryside Management. Find out more.

Finding my place in conservation: A Young Woman's Journey into Arboriculture by Ellie Watton
From studying countryside conservation and environmental management to award-winning work in arboriculture and ranger roles, Ellie shares an honest account of the opportunities, challenges and achievements that have shaped her career.

Job Profile: Tom Wright, Countryside Lead Ranger with Derbyshire County Council based at at Shipley Country Park

Job Profile: Jon Lewney, Countryside Manager for National Trust responsible for Calke Abbey Leicestershire portfolio

CJS Focus Series on Volunteering for Volunteers Week

Did you see our coverage for Volunteers Week?
We know volunteering in our sector has its opponents but without it a large proportion of the work simply would not get done. Read the roundup and access the articles here.

News from the month

Training and Events

Understanding Woodlands and Woodland Management 2 Day course at Westonbirt The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire run by The SLIM Woodlands CIC. [more]
Calendar of events and short courses occurring in October plus additions made over the past month, here.

Advertise in CJS, information here. Rates here. Information for CJS Weekly and CJS Professional.

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Jobs.

View all Online Jobs here. Please remember to say you saw the advert in CJS Professional.

Resident Head Forester

Baronscourt Estate

Unique Opportunity to Lead the Future of Sustainable Forestry at Baronscourt Estate

Baronscourt Estate, County Tyrone
On-site accommodation provided
Closing Date: 1700h Friday 28th August 2026

Baronscourt Estate is seeking a Resident Head Forester to lead the management of its 1,400ha woodland resource and continue its nationally recognised approach to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF).

This is a senior, hands-on role offering:

Competitive salary
Estate accommodation
Vehicle provided
Pension & private health insurance
Training and professional support

Click here to view a full Job Description and Person Specification

For more information contact Beyond HR on 028 2564 4110 or to apply submit your CV to recruitment@wegobeyondhr.com.

Closing Date: 28/08/2026

Location: Baronscourt Estate, County Tyrone

Game Farm & Beef Cattle Worker - Somerset

Private Employer

We are a well-established, family-run game farm in Somerset seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis, working with pheasant and partridge, alongside beef cattle.

This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors, with livestock, and who takes pride in doing jobs properly.

The role will include:

Rearing and daily care of pheasant and partridge
Feeding, watering and maintaining pens to a high standard
General game farm duties throughout the season
Beef cattle work including feeding, bedding and routine stock tasks
General farm and yard maintenance as required

We are looking for someone who:

Has previous livestock or countryside experience (game or cattle experience preferred but not essential)
Has good attention to detail, particularly in livestock care and daily routines
Is reliable, hard-working and able to work independently, while also being comfortable working as part of a team
Enjoys outdoor work in all weather conditions
Holds a full UK driving licence

What we offer:

Competitive pay depending on experience
A friendly, supportive working environment
Every other weekend off

Start date: ASAP / by arrangement

To apply, please contact: Glen Hodges, 07974 691423, glen.t.hodges@gmail.com

Delete Date: 26/08/2026

Location: Somerset

Integrated Natural Resource Scheme (INRS) Trees and Woodland Field Support Officer

Eryri National Park Authority

National Park Offices, Penrhyndeudraeth (with hybrid options)

Salary: £32,061 - £36,363 (pro rata)

About Us

Eryri National Park Authority protects the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of Eryri National Park.

Our Integrated Natural Resource Schemes aim to manage, enhance and protect our Designated Landscapes, as well as farming communities and the local economy.

We are now looking for a Trees and Woodland Field Support Officer to join us on a part-time basis, working 2.5 days per week for a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2029.

Welsh language skills are essential for this role. Please read the job description for the exact level required.

The Role

As a Trees and Woodland Field Support Officer, you will help deliver woodland and conservation projects that enhance Eryri’s landscapes.

Working on the Y Goeden Iawn yn y Lle Iawn programme, you will identify and support farmers, landowners and forest managers to develop and deliver projects that improve woodland management, increase tree cover and strengthen habitat connectivity.

You will provide guidance throughout the application process, encourage collaborative applications and work closely with Eryri National Park specialists to develop effective conservation projects.

Additionally, you will:

- Act as a key liaison between Eryri National Park, Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales and Rural Payments Wales
- Signpost applicants to other suitable funding opportunities
- Collate supporting site evidence for Rural Payments Wales
- Monitor the progress of funded projects and contribute to programme evaluation and reporting

About You

- The ability to work through the medium of Welsh
- Practical conservation experience
- Experience working with farmers and land managers to achieve conservation objectives
- Knowledge of the characteristic habitats and species of the Eryri National Park
- Knowledge of a wide range of conservation management activities
- Confidence in public speaking
- A degree-level qualification in an environment, ecology, agricultural or land management related subject, or a qualification in an agricultural or land-based subject or equivalent experience
- A full, valid driving licence

Please note, this role will involve working in remote areas and on rough terrain.

The closing date for this role is 17th August 2026.
Interviews will be held on w/c 24th August 2026.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

APPLY HERE

Closing Date: 17/08/2026

Location: Penrhyndeudraeth

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Volunteers.

See all listings online at: https://www.countryside-jobs.com/volunteers/intro

Advertise your voluntary roles with CJS - it's free! Click here.

We have a wide range of articles focused on volunteering covering everything from the benefits of volunteering to how organisations can best set up volunteering programmes.

Browse the list here.

Trustee roles

JOB TRUSTEE AND HONORARY SECRETARY DESIGNATE

BE4 31/08/26

LOC ST17 0WT

PAY Expenses

FOR STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Are you able to bring your skills and experience to help with Nature’s Recovery? Staffordshire Wildlife Trust, the leading local charity in Staffordshire, is dedicated to the conservation of nature and connecting people with their local wildlife. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our Board as a Trustee and Honorary Secretary (Designate). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting our charity’s governance and contributing to meaningful, long-term impact. Time: 9 meetings and per year + additional opportunities. To express your interest or request an application pack, please contact: Staffordshire Wildlife Trust on jobs@staffs-wildlife.org.uk or visit the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust website Volunteering Opportunities | Staffordshire Wildlife Trust

JOB TRUSTEE

BE4 24/08/26

LOC Remote - Britain and Ireland

PAY 0

FOR BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND

We have an exciting opportunity for one Trustee to join our Board. As a Trustee you’ll have an essential role in contributing towards the future direction of our charity and making a real difference for botanists, botany and wild plants. We are particularly looking for Trustees with skills, knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas: plant recording (with experience of the Vice-County Recorder role, or is an active recorder); finance (with an interest in charity finance, in depth expertise not necessary but a willingness to learn); education (academic, teaching or environmental education experience); leadership and governance (Chair - see separate role vacancy below). Most of all we need Trustees with the enthusiasm and time to help us make a difference for botanists, botany and wild plants. Time: c.5-8 (or more) days per year, or 0-5 hours per week depending on your availability and interests. Find out more and apply on the BSBI website.

JOB CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BE4 24/08/26 (10am)

LOC Remote - Britain and Ireland

PAY 0

FOR BOTANICAL SOCIETY OF BRITAIN AND IRELAND

We are looking for a Chair to join and lead the Board of Trustees and ensure it governs the Society effectively, in line with the BSBI Strategy, vision and mission. The role works closely with the Chief Executive, Trustees, President and Chairs of BSBI Standing and Country Committees. We are seeking someone with good leadership and communications skills and experience of charity governance, as well as a strong commitment to our cause and an understanding and commitment to our members’ passion for plants. Further training and support can be provided in the role. Most of all we need someone with the enthusiasm and time to help us make a difference for botanists, botany and wild plants. Time: c.21 days per year, or 1-3 hours per week. Find out more and apply on the BSBI website

CJS announcements, information and other articles of interest.

Tail fluke of a diving whale visible above green-blue sea surface, text reads: Dive into Marine Week and start your own incredible journey

Last week was the Wildlife Trust’s Marine Week, which this year is focusing on Incredible Journeys.

Although we are an island nation we all too often forget about the seas surrounding us and “countryside” has a tendency to focus on the inland green areas ignoring the blue ones. The marine environment is the one that connects all our nations and the seas and oceans range from the tropical blue to the murky green of the North sea just over the hill from the CJS Office. However, all the wet bits need as much, if not more, care than the drier green and brown ones. If you’ve been inspired by Sarah Neill’s article about her own incredible journey to become a Marine Biologist, Scuba Diver, Expedition Leader and Lecturer which she describes as zigzag rather than ladder have a look at the CJS Training Directory for courses to gain some skills, there are details of full time degree courses; if you can’t commit to a long study course there are some marine courses that you can complete via distance learning and also some short (up to 10 days long) courses delivering certificates in subjects such as Marine Mammal Observation.

If you’re looking for more inspiration our Marine and Coastal sector overview page acts as directory to all our content and also has links to other feature articles focused on marine subjects ranging from sinking rope trials to the Bass Rock.

Fifth article from our Featured Charity for 2026: Groundwork

Groundwork is a federation of charities with a collective mission to take practical action to create a fair and green future in which people, places, and nature thrive. We support communities and businesses to build capacity and resilience in order to tackle hardship, achieve a just transition to net-zero and help nature recover in a way that reduces inequality and leads to healthier, happier lives for all. Find out all about them on their website here

The People's Emergency Briefing

The People's Emergency Briefing is a free film bringing together leading experts to explain what the climate and nature emergency means for the UK's landscapes, wildlife, farming, food security and communities... and what can be done about it. More than 2,800 screenings are already in place across the UK. If you'd like to host a screening in your workplace or community, we'll provide the film, discussion guide and all the support you need.

Find out more at nebriefing.org/host-the-film

Features and In Depth Articles.

In Case You Missed It.

CJS Focus on... Countryside Management.

I stand with the World's Ranger - World Ranger Day 31 July

CJS Focus is our in-depth dive into a specific area of the sector; the aim being to expand knowledge of specific areas of the sector and to provide valuable information thereby increasing your knowledge.

The current Series starts on World Ranger Day on 31 July, and is running through August and September with articles being added to a roundup page when they are published. See all the articles in this series here

Going back to our roots

six images people engaged in a range of volunteering activities

CJS Focus on Volunteering for Volunteers Week.

Did you see our coverage for Volunteers Week?

We know volunteering in our sector has its opponents but without it a large proportion of the work simply would not get done.

Still looking forward to that government funding windfall to ensure all greenspaces and our landscapes can be managed by paid employees…. Until then let’s celebrate volunteering and volunteers.

We ran 4 articles over the CJS Focus on Series: some help for employers setting up ‘Friends of Groups’ & encouraging volunteers and 2 great stories of volunteering and how it’s helped the participants along their career paths.

Read the roundup and access the articles here.

News.

Training Directory.

Browse the Training Directory online here for short courses (up to 10 days long), or here for longer courses, distance learning and centres and providers

The Directory includes a wide range of courses providing certification in practical skills such as chainsaw use, need to learn how to identify dragonflies, or want to find out the best way to get the community involved in your project then this is the section to read. We include details of many professional courses in the online short courses pages. There are also sections for longer courses, training centres and other events (eg conferences).

Search for your next CPD course here.

Recently added online events and learning including calendar of short courses happening in October 2026.

Understanding Woodlands and Woodland Management

12/09/2026 • 2 Days
Westonbirt The National Arboretum, Gloucestershire
The SLIM Woodlands CIC
01594 540978, graham@slimwoodlands.co.uk c-js.co.uk/45axQcQ

A Lantra-accredited, two-day course with a focus on small mixed and broadleaf woodlands. This is a theoretical course with ‘hands-on’ practical group activities to apply the knowledge you have learnt. This is more than just an introduction to woodland management; it’s a support package for your woodland journey and you will see woodland through a different set of eyes after this course. An essential course for woodland owners, existing professionals, and those looking for a career-start or move into woodland management/forestry. If you already hold a chainsaw tickets, this gives you the broader theoretical context. Price includes: an official course attendance certificate from Lantra; detailed course booklet; comprehensive reading list; discount voucher on future consultancy services.

Click the weblink to book. Cost £350

Events

Arboricultural Association Conference 2026 at Lancaster University

07/09/2026 • 3 Days

Arboricultural Association
Contact: c-js.co.uk/4q2dUCs

Conference is renowned for a welcoming atmosphere and networking opportunities, where you’ll enjoy the best presentations, workshops and socials in the 2026 arboricultural calendar. Whether you’re a longstanding attendee or have never joined in before, we look forward to seeing you there.

APF 2026 at Ragley Estate, Warwickshire

24/09/2026 • 3 Days

APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition Ltd
Contact: www.apfexhibition.co.uk/

APF 2026 - Our Golden Anniversary - 50 Years Of The APF show. Thursday 24th, Friday 25th and Saturday 26th September 2026, Ragley Estate, Warwickshire.

The National Forestry Conference 2026 - Commerciality through Connectivity, Discover the future of forestry and connect with the people shaping it. at Newbury Racecourse, The Racecourse, RG14 7PN

07/10/2026 • 1 Day

CLA, Forestry Commission and Grown in Britain
Contact: c-js.co.uk/4bDKvZa

The annual Forestry Conference, organised by the CLA, Forestry Commission and Grown in Britain, returns for its ninth year with a highly relevant theme and an outstanding line-up of speakers. As the forestry sector faces growing demands for productivity, resilience and sustainability, this year's conference will explore how stronger connections across the supply chain, industry and policy landscape can unlock new commercial opportunities and drive long-term success.

Sustainability Delivery Summit London at London

08/10/2026 • 1 Day

Environment Analyst
Contact: sustainabilitydeliverysummit.com/london

Designed for purposeful collaboration, join environmental consultants, policymakers, investors, contractors, infrastructure providers and asset owners to explore solutions to real-world challenges.

Blue Earth Summit at London

14/10/2026 • 3 Days

Blue Earth Summit Ltd
Contact: blueearthsummit.com/

Where innovation meets impact. Whether you're a founder driving change, an investor backing bold ideas, a leader shaping the future, or an adventurer pushing boundaries, the Summit is your platform to connect, collaborate, and take action for a better world.

NHS Forest Conference 2026 - Nature at the Heart of Sustainable Healthcare at Online

15/10/2026 • 1 Day

The Centre for Sustainable Healthcare
Contact: c-js.co.uk/4v9Ofc2

Join us online for the 2026 NHS Forest conference exploring the impact of green spaces on healthcare sites. This year the NHS Forest Conference will be examining evidence and experience around the impact green spaces have on healthcare sites.

Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival at Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh

17/10/2026 • 1 Day

Royal Highland Centre
Contact: c-js.info/4sOlaBt

At the Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival our goal is to 'Inform. Educate. Inspire'. It is a Celebration of the Smallholder - The central concept is to provide an event for smallholders and growers at the end of the season to celebrate a successful year of production, to gather ideas for next year, and to provide an opportunity for all to display their products and benchmark their success against other small producers.

BWRC Symposium at Mansfield Central Library, NG18 1NH

17/10/2026 • 1 Day

British Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
Contact: c-js.co.uk/4hSTkSS

This will be our first in person symposium since 2019! This one day event will host a range of speakers, exploring topics centred around out Ten Principles. We're focusing on valuable insight, lots of opportunity to ask questions and discuss, plus good food and a chance to catch up with friends, new and old!

Wildscreen Festival 2026 at Bath

19/10/2026 • 4 Days

Wildscreen
Contact: wildscreen.org/festival/

Book your place to the biggest global gathering of natural world storytellers. A variety of live and online passes are available to experience the Wildscreen Festival.

Routes to Clean Air at The Studio, Birmingham

21/10/2026 • 2 Days

Institute of Air Quality Management
Contact: c-js.info/44goKKr events@the-ies.org 02038627484

The IAQM presents Routes to Clean Air, its annual conference on topics relevant to air quality practitioners and associated professionals. This year’s agenda will feature thought-provoking presentations and panel discussions, ensuring an extensive exploration of the most relevant subjects in air quality measurement, monitoring, and modelling.

Fly Research and Conservation Virtual Symposium at Online

21/10/2026 • Day

Biological Recording Company
Contact: c-js.co.uk/4vRcBaQ

Join us for this virtual symposium during Insect Week to explore some of the latest research and conservation projects about true flies (Diptera).

Saving Species Conference Day One 2026 at Brixham Laboratory, Freshwater Quarry, Brixham, TQ5 8BA

29/10/2026 • 2 Days

Conservation Chat UK Ltd
Contact: c-js.co.uk/4xZU0eG

We invite you to our annual winter conference, a premier event dedicated to advancing species conservation and conservation efforts. We are excited to welcome conservation professionals, students, early-career researchers, and passionate advocates for nature to Brixham Lab!

Webinars

05/10/2026 Biodiversity Shorts - Mythical Menageries: Decoding the Creatures of Medieval Manuscripts with Graham Banwell Day
https://c-js.info/3RcPzZZ
From the fearsome griffin to the gentle unicorn, richly illustrated manuscripts reveal how medieval people interpreted the world around them, weaving together observation, imagination, and belief. This webinar will overview of the history of bestiaries, the creatures that originate in these texts and how bestiaries have been used and interpretated.

06/10/2026 Natural History Live: Exploring Resources for Studying UK Beetles Day
https://c-js.info/4dnmabW
Beetles (Coleoptera) play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, acting as decomposers, predators, and pollinators. This free-to-attend webinar is designed to help those starting out in UK Coleoptera studies navigate the wide range of literature and identification resources available.

Above webinars with Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org

06/10/2026 Unwelcome Guests: How Insect Pests are Impacting Britain's Forests 1 Day
Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4yWVabE
Join this FREE entoLIVE webinar to hear Katy Dainton (Forest Research) share information about insect pests affecting British trees and the forestry industry.

08/10/2026 Robberflies 1 Day
Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/3TobZfd
Learn about the Robberflies (Asilidae) of the UK with tutor Martin Harvey in this entoLEARN training webinar.

13/10/2026 Endemic Whitebeams of the UK and Ireland 1 Day
Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4fUtn3Y
Learn about the endemic whitebeams found only in the British Isles with James Hardin-Morris in this Skills for Ecology training webinar.

27/10/2026 Surveying For Flies 1 Day
Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4yGgj9J
Learn how to survey for flies using practical field methods while exploring their ecological importance and habitats in this Skills for Ecology training webinar with David Brice.

20/10/2026 Tardigrades: The Microscopic Animals with Survival Superpowers 1 Day
Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4yHUnuQ
Join this FREE entoLIVE webinar to hear Witold Morek (Wellcome Sanger Institute) explore the remarkable abilities of tardigrades microscopic masters of survival.

28/10/2026 Endemic Animals of the UK & Ireland 1 Day

Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/3TWLy0c

Learn about the vertebrate species and subspecies that are found in the UK and Ireland, but nowhere else in the world, in this Skills for Ecology training webinar with James Harding-Morris.

Short Courses

Administrative and Office Skills

01/10/2026 UKHab Introduction for Practitioners 2 Days Online
UKHab Version 2.0 hierarchical structure and secondary codes, including new codes. Mapping protocols, including polygon, line and point features, explained. Attendees to do simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system, field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) discussed.

06/10/2026 UKHab and Conservation Practice 2 Days Online
UKHab hierarchical structure and secondary coding described. UKHab use of combined codes for robust biodiversity assessment explored. Attendees asked to do simple identification and mapping of high biodiversity-value sites using coding system. Examples of Protected Area maps shown with suggested typology. The uses of UKHab in nature conservation practice discussed.

Above courses with UKHab Ltd. Contact: training@ukhab.org https://www.ukhab.org/

06/10/2026 Cultivate Business Workshop: How to improve your SEO 1 Day
RAU Cirencester campus, Royal Agricultural University. Contact: +44(0)1285 889850 cpd@rau.ac.uk https://c-js.info/4t5eCz2
Our Cultivate Business Workshop series, delivered by regional industry experts and designed to create immediate commercial impact, empowers small businesses to overcome their barriers to growth. A three-tier series of workshops tailored to help businesses to grow, expand their reach and drive sales, each workshop tackles a key business area integral to cultivating a resilient future.

08/10/2026 Designing Landscapes for BNG using UKHab 2 Days
Online, UKHab Ltd. Contact: training@ukhab.org https://www.ukhab.org/
Course equips participants with foundational knowledge and skills to apply BNG principles in landscape design. Provides an overview of UKHab classification system, focusing on practical application in planning and creating ecologically beneficial projects. Attendees learn to integrate BNG strategies into their designs, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations while enhancing biodiversity.

12/10/2026 UK Habitat Classification (UKHab) Online Training Course 1 Day
Online, Kent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk https://c-js.info/3MOQDBQ
An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification, a new comprehensive classification system for vegetation habitats used in conservation and land management

13/10/2026 UKHab Habitats in Scotland 2 Days Online
UKHab Version 2.0 hierarchical structure and secondary codes described, focus on distinctive Scottish habitats. Mapping protocols, including polygon, line and point features, explained. Attendees to do some identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice, such as EcIA, monitoring, BNG, discussed.

15/10/2026 UKHab and Biodiversity Net Gain 2 Days Online
The course focuses on the application of BNG for development and land use planning in terrestrial habitats. Design of baseline habitat surveys for BNG, feasibility and design of projects making commitment to BNG. Course introduces environmental practitioners to interface between the government's Statutory Biodiversity Metric (2023) and UKHab v2.0.

20/10/2026 UKHab Grasslands & Heathlands 1 Day Online
UKHab Version 2.0 primary and secondary codes relating to grasslands & heathlands described. Mapping protocols and field methodologies for recording features. Participants to undertake identification and mapping on screen using the UKHab coding system and field key. Allows exploration of important habitats in more detail than other UKHab courses.

Above courses with UKHab Ltd. Contact: training@ukhab.org https://www.ukhab.org/

20/10/2026 Farmer-friendly Finance - Advanced Farm Finance 1 Day
Our Farmer-friendly Finance course, a progressive, modular training pathway tailored to the rhythm of the agricultural calendar, is aimed at farmers eager to strengthen their financial literacy and confidence.

27/10/2026 Cultivate Business Workshop: How to improve your SEO - the next session 1 Day
Our Cultivate Business Workshop series, delivered by regional industry experts and designed to create immediate commercial impact, empowers small businesses to overcome their barriers to growth. A three-tier series of workshops tailored to help businesses to grow, expand their reach and drive sales, each workshop tackles a key business area integral to cultivating a resilient future.

Above courses based at RAU Cirencester campus with Royal Agricultural University. Contact: +44(0)1285 889850 cpd@rau.ac.uk https://c-js.info/4t5eCz2

Community Engagement and Environmental Education

05/10/2026 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days
The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

05/10/2026 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days
The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification.

Above courses based at Daventry Country Park, Daventry, Northamptonshire with Forge Learning. Contact: 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk https://www.forge-learning.co.uk

07/10/2026 Weft, Weave & Waffle: The Craft of Storytelling 2 Days
Dartington, WildWise Enterprises CiC. Contact: 01803 868269 info@wildwise.co.uk https://wildwise.co.uk/
2 day foundation in telling stories; emerge from this enlivening & empowering process with tales to tell, and understanding of how, why and where to tell stories

12/10/2026 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days
The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

12/10/2026 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days
The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification

Above courses based at Westraven Community Garden, Peterborough, with Forge Learning. Contact: 07807620976 sarah@forge-learning.co.uk https://www.forge-learning.co.uk

13/10/2026 Nature Connection in a Complex World 1 Day
Dartington, WildWise Enterprises CiC. Contact: 01803 868269 info@wildwise.co.uk https://wildwise.co.uk/
Through exercises, theory, story & discussion we explore how to facilitate nature connection in the context of wider influences - beliefs, power dynamics, societal structures and modern economics economics economic themes

15/10/2026 Spark your Creativity! interpretive scriptwriting for graphics live online October 2026 3 Thursdays in October, 10am to 12noon Days
Online, The Authentic Spark. Contact: 07989656690 sarah@theauthenticspark.com https://c-js.co.uk/4z7dKhi
Spark your Creativity is a live online course in interpretive scriptwriting for graphics. Offering practical applications of scriptwriting good practice. Suitable for those new to interpretation as well as those wanting a refresh. 3 x 2 hour live workshops plus supporting online platform. Early bird code EB1026 valid to 18/09/26

19/10/2026 Forest School Leader (Level 3) Training Course 6 Days
The Level 3 Certificate for Forest School Leaders qualification is the professional standard needed to lead and create your own Forest School Project

19/10/2026 Forest School Assistant (Level 2) Training Course 5 Days
The Level 2 Award for Forest School Assistants qualification is for people wishing to assist with Forest School sessions and for those already assisting and wishing to gain an accredited qualification

Above courses based at Rough Close Scout Activity Campsite, Coventry, Warwickshire with Forge Learning. Contact: sarah@forge-learning.co.uk https://www.forge-learning.co.uk

Countryside Management Techniques

01/10/2026 DSC1 Online Practical Assessment Day 1 Day at Royal Agricultural University

https://c-js.co.uk/4helN5n
The DSC1 Online Practical Assessment days are designed to give candidates who have completed BASC's online DSC1 the chance to complete the practical assessments needed for the DSC1 certificate.

01/10/2026 DSC1 Online Practical Assessment Day 1 Day at Thoresby Estate

02/10/2026 Game Shooter Certificate 2 Days at BASC Scotland, Trochry

https://c-js.co.uk/4z1LmNv
This certificate is designed for those people who have recently taken up game shooting or is seeking further advice and guidance. The two-day course will provide an insight into, and a wider understanding of, game shooting to help improve success and ability in the field.

02/10/2026 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) 4 Days at Southdown Gun Club

https://c-js.co.uk/4wcGmD4
The Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1) is a four-day course designed for any shooters who have recently taken up stalking and are seeking further advice and guidance. The course will provide an insight into, and a wider understanding of, deer stalking techniques and deer management.

03/10/2026 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) Assessment Only Day 1 Day at Blue Hill Farm

https://c-js.co.uk/4helN5n
The DSC1 assessment days are designed for those stalkers that want to do the learning for the DSC1 themselves, and just need to complete the tests and assessments. All assessments are completed in a day, with all learning material available from BASC at any point beforehand.

04/10/2026 Pre-DSC1 1 Day at Mulgrave Estate

https://c-js.co.uk/4fj3VDJ
This course will equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required to undertake basic rifle shooting as required for the Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) shooting assessment.

05/10/2026 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) 4 Days at Mulgrave Estate

06/10/2026 Firearms Awareness Training (rifle) 1 Day at Buckland Village Hall

https://c-js.co.uk/4xKrTj5
This one-day course will provide novice or less experienced shooters with a sturdy foundation knowledge to improve their basic rifle shooting. Safety issues will be covered in a classroom before practical instruction on the range covering shooting positions and rifle techniques with a wide array of firearms types and calibres.

07/10/2026 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) 4 Days at Blue Hill Farm

07/10/2026 Wild Boar Certificate 2 Days at Southdown Gun Club

https://c-js.co.uk/3TwUCZT
This course is designed for anyone with an interest in the humane and responsible hunting of wild boar. The 1.5 day training will cover best practice and hunting methods from the UK and mainland Europe to help prepare attendees for most wild boar shooting techniques they may encounter.

07/10/2026 Pre-DSC1 1 Day at Buckland Village Hall

07/10/2026 Grey Squirrel Trapping and Dispatch Course 1 Day at Bolton Hall

https://c-js.co.uk/4bTGTCL
The aim of this course is to equip you with the in-depth knowledge, understanding, skills and awareness required for the trapping and dispatching of grey squirrels. This is a one-day course which will provide a foundation of knowledge. There is no requirement for you to have your own air rifle.

07/10/2026 Grey Squirrel Trapping and Dispatch Course 1 Day at Marford Mill, Rossett

08/10/2026 Mink Trapping and Dispatch Course 1 Day at Bolton Hall

08/10/2026 Mink Trapping and Dispatch Course 1 Day at Marford Mill, Rossett

12/10/2026 Basic Metallic Cartridge Reloading Course 2 Days at Thoresby Estate

https://c-js.co.uk/4xpQRnB
Designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to undertake basic metallic cartridge reloading and is the perfect introduction to reloading. The two-day course will provide the novice or less experienced home loader with a sturdy foundation of knowledge.

15/10/2026 Advanced Airgun Hunter Course 1 Day at Southdown Gun Club

https://c-js.co.uk/4fVaCfI
The BASC advanced airgun hunter course has been designed to improve the training and the standards within the sport to help protect and promote airgun shooting for future generations. The aim of this course is to equip the candidate with the knowledge, understanding, and awareness of airgun hunting techniques.

17/10/2026 Airgun Club Safety Officer Course 1 Day at Southdown Gun Club

https://c-js.co.uk/4hTkkBJ
This course is designed to equip the candidate with the knowledge and skills required to undertake the task of a safety officer, knowing the standard expected and being able to set up an airgun range stand safely at a green field or club field site.

18/10/2026 Firearms Awareness Training (rifle) 1 Day at Blue Hill Farm

19/10/2026 Pre-DSC1 1 Day at BASC Scotland, Trochry

19/10/2026 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) 4 Days at Buckland Village Hall

Above courses with BASC. Contact: 01244 573 018 sportingservices@basc.org.uk

19/10/2026 Gearing up for nature markets 1 Day
The Grange, Grange Park, Northington, Hampshire, SO24 9TG, Ecosystems Knowledge Network. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4yB8DFC
EKN is hosting one-day training courses for rural land managers on nature markets, covering woodland carbon, BNG, and nutrients. Led by expert Kate Russell, this in-person session runs 10am–4pm, focusing on regional opportunities.

20/10/2026 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) 4 Days
BASC Scotland, Trochry, BASC. Contact: 01244 573 018 sportingservices@basc.org.uk https://c-js.co.uk/4wcGmD4
The Deer Stalking Certificate (DSC1) is a four-day course designed for any shooters who have recently taken up stalking and are seeking further advice and guidance. The course will provide an insight into, and a wider understanding of, deer stalking techniques and deer management.

21/10/2026 Gearing up for nature markets 1 Day
Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 8NB, Ecosystems Knowledge Network. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4yB8DFC
EKN is hosting one-day training courses for rural land managers on nature markets, covering woodland carbon, BNG, and nutrients. Led by expert Kate Russell, this in-person session runs 10am–4pm, focusing on regional opportunities.

22/10/2026 Restoring Wild Rivers 1 Day
Aberfeldy, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture. Contact: stef@scotlandbigpicture.com https://c-js.info/4cfml4Z
Join river ecologist, Duncan Pepper, for an informative and inspiring introduction to the principles of river and wetland restoration.

24/10/2026 Wild Boar Certificate 2 Days at BASC Scotland, Trochry

26/10/2026 Deer Stalking Certificate 1 (DSC1) Assessment Only Day 1 Day at BASC Scotland, Trochry

27/10/2026 Airgun Club Safety Officer Course 1 Day at BASC Scotland, Trochry

28/10/2026 Pest and Predator Night Shooting Course 2 Days at BASC Scotland, Trochry

https://c-js.co.uk/4fJyDaz
The purpose of this certificate is to allow you to demonstrate that you have the skills and knowledge to cull safely, humanely and legally at night.

30/10/2026 Deer Night Shooting Certificate 2 Days at BASC Scotland, Trochry

https://c-js.co.uk/3RRnD1Q
The purpose of this certificate is to demonstrate that practitioners in the field of deer management have the skills and knowledge to cull deer safely, humanely and legally at night. The course is aimed at those deer managers operating in areas where night licenses are being more frequently issued.

30/10/2026 Intermediate Deer Course 2 Days at Baronscourt Estate

https://c-js.co.uk/4yXeuoZ
The Intermediate deer course is designed as a step between DSC1 and DSC2. It allows members the chance to shoot a deer under the eye of an expert, gralloch it under their guidance and get it to the point of entering the foodchain.

Above courses with BASC. Contact: 01244 573 018 sportingservices@basc.org.uk

31/10/2026 9 Ways to Rewild Residential Training 6 Days
Glen Feshie, Cairngorms, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture. Contact: 07500536979 stef@scotlandbigpicture.com https://c-js.info/3J6Hoh5
Join us for this immersive 5-night training course in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, exploring and learning about the principles of ecological restoration, or rewilding.

First Aid, Risk Assessment and other Health & Safety Related Courses

01/10/2026 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days
Whatever activity you specialize in - from mountain biking to kayaking to skiing to ecology - our comprehensive 2-day course covers all the requirements of National Governing Body (NGB) Instructor Awards in the UK. PLUS, we also teach safe helmet removal as standard - a potentially life-saving technique others leave out.

03/10/2026 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days
Whatever activity you specialize in - from mountain biking to kayaking to skiing to ecology - our comprehensive 2-day course covers all the requirements of National Governing Body (NGB) Instructor Awards in the UK. PLUS, we also teach safe helmet removal as standard - a potentially life-saving technique others leave out.

Above courses at Chatelherault, Hamilton with First Aid Training Co-operative. Contact: 0333 433 0731 courses@fatc.uk https://c-js.info/4pd0yCg

12/10/2026 L3 First Aid at Work 3 Days
3 day First Aid at Work to meet the requirements of the 1981 First Aid Regulations for higher risk organisations

12/10/2026 L3 Emergency First Aid at Work 1 Day
Popular 1 day course for low risk environments to meet the requirements for First Aid at work under the 1981 First Aid Regulations

Above courses at Silkstone House, Pioneer Close, Wath Upon Dearne. S63 7JZ with SaFA Training & Consultancy Ltd. Contact: 01709 763 607 info@safatraining.co.uk https://www.safatraining.co.uk/

22/10/2026 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days
https://c-js.info/4pd0yCg
Whatever activity you specialize in - from mountain biking to kayaking to skiing to ecology - our comprehensive 2-day course covers all the requirements of National Governing Body (NGB) Instructor Awards in the UK. PLUS, we also teach safe helmet removal as standard - a potentially life-saving technique others leave out.

24/10/2026 Outdoor First Aid 2 Days
https://c-js.info/4pd0yCg
Whatever activity you specialize in - from mountain biking to kayaking to skiing to ecology - our comprehensive 2-day course covers all the requirements of National Governing Body (NGB) Instructor Awards in the UK. PLUS, we also teach safe helmet removal as standard - a potentially life-saving technique others leave out.

26/10/2026 Emergency First Aid at Work + Forestry 1 Day
https://c-js.info/4ilA6U8

Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) + F. 1 day, 7 hours. This course is specifically required by forestry workers to allow them to work for the Forestry Commission, Forestry and Land Scotland, and other similar organisations. Also useful for Arborists, Landscaping contractors, and Agricultural workers

Above courses at EICA:Ratho, Edinburgh with First Aid Training Co-operative. Contact: 0333 433 0731 courses@fatc.uk

Horticulture and Small Holding

26/10/2026 BASIS Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme (FACTS) 8 Days
RAU Cirencester campus and online, Royal Agricultural University. Contact: +44(0)1285 889850 cpd@rau.ac.uk https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/cpd
Our Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme (FACTS), accredited by BASIS, is aimed at those looking to develop competence in providing fertiliser advice with due consideration for the environment.

Identification and Field Survey Skills - Herpetology, Fish and Invertebrates

01/10/2026 Froghoppers 1 Day

Online, Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/3TjNqjs
Learn about the Froghoppers (Aphrophoridae and Cercopidae) of the UK with Joss Carr.

08/10/2026 Great Crested Newts - Ecology, Conservation and Survey Online 0.5 Day
Online, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk https://c-js.info/3SoX2oq
Half-day online course covering newt ecology, conservation, legal protection and survey techniques.

22/10/2026 Fungi Field Recorder Day 1 Day

Wormwood Scrubs, Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4fWgBBX
Join Dr Mark Spencer to record the fungi of Wormwood Scrubs.

28/10/2026 Discovering Marine Invertebrates - Online
https://c-js.info/3tgcJTg
This beginner marine invertebrate course will explore marine invertebrate biology, ecology, and key identification features. Allowing you to classify the ten major phyla of marine invertebrates and describe common species. This is a 2-week online course with a variety of self-led resources, activities, and tutor-led Zoom workshops.

29/10/2026 Biodiversity Shorts - Build it for Biodiversity: Creating Ponds that help Wildlife Thrive with James Stead - Online
https://c-js.info/3RcPzZZ
Ponds are among the UK's most important wildlife habitats yet creating one that supports biodiversity takes more than digging a hole and adding water. This session will provide guidance to help you build a thriving freshwater habitat. It can help you increase biodiversity in a range of areas.

Above courses with Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org

29/10/2026 Earthworm Identification 1 Day
Natural History Museum, Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4fVGbaf
Learn how to identify British earthworm species based on morphological features, using a microscope and ID guide, with Keiron Brown.

Identification and Field Survey Skills - Mammals

02/10/2026 Seal Field Skills to Inform Conservation - Online Day
Online, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/43SzvAv
Developed and led by leading seal conservation experts at the Seal Research Trust, this online course equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to start recording and surveying seals to become seal ambassadors. This is a 4-week course with a variety of self-led resources, activities, and tutor-led Zoom workshops.

05/10/2026 Bats and roost risk management in construction 2 Days
Online via Zoom, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk https://c-js.info/4qORJPc
Ready to learn how to work alongside bats in buildings? Online training for anyone responsible for buildings and their renovation/development/maintenance. This course ensures participants are aware of their responsibilities with regard to bats and are able to recognise the basic signs of potential roosts. No prior knowledge required.

05/10/2026 Badger ecology and survey 1 Day
This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to undertake badger surveys and provide reports in accordance with best practice guidance. Attendees should be comfortable with walking outdoors on rough terrain, as the course will include a visit to a badger sett.

05/10/2026 Combined badger course 2 Days
Our combined badger course is a 2-day course, amalgamating the 'Badger ecology and surveying' and 'Badgers and development, licences and mitigation' courses at a discounted rate.

06/10/2026 Badgers and development, licences and mitigation 1 Day
This course is aimed at those who have attended our 'Badger ecology and surveying' course or have experience undertaking badger surveys and a good understanding of badger ecology. Following attendance, you will be able to design appropriate survey and mitigation strategies and apply for badger disturbance/exclusion licences.

Above courses in East Devon, Richard Green Ecology. Contact: 01395 239234 office@richardgreenecology.co.uk http://www.richardgreenecology.co.uk/training-courses/

06/10/2026 Discovering Tracks and Signs - Online Day
Online, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/3DUE4zi
This introductory online wildlife tracking course will explore the skills needed to confidently identify a variety of mammal and bird activities when you are out in the field. This is a 2-week course with a variety of self-led resources, activities, and tutor-led Zoom workshops.

12/10/2026 Badger Ecology, Survey and Mitigation Online 0.5 Day
Online, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk https://c-js.info/3SoX2oq
Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of badgers.

12/10/2026 Discovering Badgers: Biology, Ecology and Surveying - Online Day
Online, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/3tPxCsx
This is the perfect course for beginners looking to learn more about badgers. This course will focus on what badgers evolved from, distribution, biology, ecology and behaviour. This is a 3-week online course with a variety of self-led resources, activities, and tutor-led Zoom workshops.

13/10/2026 Bats and Woodland Management Course 1 Day
Windsor Great Park, SL4 2HT, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7169 training@bats.org.uk https://c-js.info/4kP4UNM
Half a day online, then spend a day with BCT's Woodland Specialist - ideal training for anyone involved in looking after a woodland. Includes refreshments and lunch on the day as well as the foundations e-learning module which is to be completed ahead of in-person course. 13th October 2026 at Great Windsor Park - click here to book

23/10/2026 Track and Sign certification 2 Days
Forres, Moray, Dan Puplett Nature Awareness. Contact: 07952 679640 dan.puplett@gmail.com https://c-js.info/41Tut8i
The Tracker Certification system created by CyberTracker Conservation is now the global standard for certifying trackers in the field. Anyone is welcome regardless of level of experience and it is a fantastic opportunity to test your skills while learning a huge amount in a fun and supportive environment!

29/10/2026 Skull & Bone Identification 1 Day
Dorenell Visitor Centre, Lower Cabrach AB54 4EL , SCRA Grampian. Contact: 07971 383606 stephen.reeves@edf-power.com https://c-js.info/473VY2j
Animal skulls and other bones can teach us a huge amount about wildlife. In this workshop you will learn how to recognise the skulls and other bones of a range of species as well as how to identify which part of the body different bones belong to.

30/10/2026 Beaver ecology and field signs 1 Day

Canterbury, Kent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk https://c-js.info/3MOQDBQ

Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey.

Identification and Field Survey Skills - Ornithology

15/10/2026 Discovering Seabirds: Identification, Ecology, and Conservation - Online Day

Online, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/3tBjUG1
This beginner to intermediate course is a starting guide to the skills required to begin identifying and observing our native UK seabirds in the field. This is a 3-week online course with a variety of self-led resources, activities, and tutor-led Zoom workshops.

Identification and Field Survey Skills - Plants and Habitats

01/10/2026 How to Survey and Assess Hedgerows using the Hedgerow Regulations Online 0.5 Day
Online, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk https://c-js.info/3SoX2oq
A half-day online course which will teach participants how to get to grips with the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations.

03/10/2026 Autumn Fungi: An Introduction 1 Day at Dounans Centre, Aberfoyle

https://c-js.info/4dKoJSs
This is the perfect course for beginners looking to learn more about the fungi around them and start to identify fungi groups. You will learn valuable observational field skills; what to look for, what to record and how to record it with the support of our expert tutor.

03/10/2026 Lichens for Beginners 2 Days at Epping Forest Field Centre

https://c-js.info/3GfP6UJ
This beginner lichens course will introduce you to these fascinating and compelling life-forms and teach you some of the skills you need to recognise and identify them. There will be plenty of time outdoors learning to recognise them in the field, as well as further study in the classroom.

Above courses with Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org

05/10/2026 Grasses Part Two Online 0.5 Day
Online, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk https://c-js.info/3SoX2oq
Follow on course looking at another 25 key grass, species which are commonly encountered in the UK.

06/10/2026 Discovering Lichens - Online
https://c-js.info/3DF2dtQ
This beginner course will introduce you to the wonderful world of lichens. You will look at what exactly a lichen is, how they reproduce, interact with their environment, indicate levels of air pollution, and much more. As well as building skills in identifying lichens and becoming familiar with terminology.

09/10/2026 Bryophytes: Ecology and Identification- HAU 2.5 Days at Preston Montford, Shrewsbury

https://c-js.info/3Yw3y1x
This 2.5 day intermediate course will introduce you to the wonderful world of bryophytes (mosses, liverworts, and hornworts) that are present in every UK habitat. Through this course, bryophyte life cycles, structures, collection and identification methods will all be explored.

10/10/2026 Bryophytes: An Introduction 1 Day at Epping Forest Field Centre

https://c-js.info/3MWEhHN
This beginner bryophytes course is a great place to start for those taking their first steps into the world of mosses, liverworts, and hornworts. You will learn about their biology and ecology, see different types of mosses and liverworts, collect specimens and learn basic field identification tips.

Above courses with Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org

15/10/2026 Fungi Field Recorder Day 1 Day
Welsh Harp, Biological Recording Company. Contact: https://c-js.co.uk/4x7PQ3t
Join Dr Mark Spencer to record the fungi of Welsh Harp Open Space.

15/10/2026 Heathlands and Acid Grassland - Species and Habitat Survey Online 0.5 Day
Online, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk https://c-js.info/3SoX2oq
Online course teaching the main plants found in dry & wet heaths and acid grassland, with tips for easy ID in the field.

16/10/2026 Conifer Identification 2.5 Days
Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/4mYMcUD
This intermediate to advanced botanical tree course will equip you with the skills needed to identify conifer trees; focusing on accuracy and diagnostic features. In this course you will get to grips with different keys to identification, beginning by considering the key features of the families and genera of conifers.

17/10/2026 Fungi for Beginners 1 Day
Maidstone, Kent, Kent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 07717 367944 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk https://c-js.info/3MOQDBQ
A simple guide to fungi groups and classifications and the features to look out for

19/10/2026 Around Britain in 20 Ferns and their Allies Online 0.5 Day
Online, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk https://c-js.info/3SoX2oq
Online course looking at ferns and fern allies, covering all the commonly found species as well as a few rarer specialities.

20/10/2026 Botanical Folklore: Flora and Fungi - Online Day
Online, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/4o365LD
This course delves into the rich tapestry of myths, legends, and traditions surrounding trees, shrubs, and fungi with a focus on those found within the British Isles. This is a 3-week online course with a variety of self-led resources, activities, and tutor-led Zoom workshops.

21/10/2026 Fungi Identification for Improvers 1 Day
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Oldbury Hill , Kent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk https://c-js.info/3MOQDBQ
Learn more about fungi and how to identify these fascinating organisms.

22/10/2026 Woodlands - Botanical Survey Online 0.5 Day
Online, Species Recovery Trust. Contact: 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk https://c-js.info/3SoX2oq
Online course teaching the main plants to look our for in woodlands, with tips for easy ID in the field.

23/10/2026 Waxcap Grassland Fungi 1 Day
The Estates Office, Balmoral, Ballater AB35 5TB , SCRA Grampian. Contact: 07935 667041 georgia.carrington@balmoralcastle.com https://c-js.info/473VY2j
This course will investigate the identification and ecology of waxcaps and allied species, a group of fungi for which the UK is globally important, associated with long established unfertilised mown or grazed grassland habitats.

23/10/2026 All Things Aspen 1 Day
Bisphopton, Renfrewshire, SCOTLAND: The Big Picture. Contact: stef@scotlandbigpicture.com https://c-js.info/4cHGm87
Join us for an interactive day focused on planting, growing and working with aspen trees, with our Wildlife Comeback Lead, Kirsten Brewster, and the co-founder and CEO of the social enterprise Eadha, Peter Livingstone.

23/10/2026 Fungi: Ecology and Identification- HAU 2.5 Days
Preston Montford, Shrewsbury, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/3Yzqxc7
This 2.5 day intermediate course explores the world of fungi, a kingdom abundant in diversity and pivotal to the health and functioning of ecosystems. This course combines theory and hands-on practice to equip learners with the skills to identify fungi to genus level, and explore their ecological roles.

24/10/2026 Basic Tree Survey and Inspection (Lantra) 1 Day
RAU Cirencester campus, Royal Agricultural University. Contact: +44(0)1285 889850 cpd@rau.ac.uk https://www.rau.ac.uk/courses/cpd
Our Basic Tree Survey and Inspection course, accredited by Lantra, is aimed at those keen to learn how to identify hazardous trees, determine the level of risk and then decide an appropriate course of action.

29/10/2026 Discovering Bryophytes - Online Day
Online, Field Studies Council. Contact: biodiversity@field-studies-council.org https://c-js.info/3NSyKks
This beginner online course will introduce you to the complex world of mosses, liverworts and hornworts, collectively known as bryophytes. This is a 4-week online course with a variety of self-led resources, activities, and tutor-led Zoom workshops.

31/10/2026 Identification of Fungi for improvers in the Field 1 Day
High Elms Country Park, Kent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01622 662012 studydays@kentwildlife.org.uk https://c-js.info/3MOQDBQ
Improve your fungi identification skills in the field.

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