CIEEM offers a national programme of training courses, conferences and webinars as well as regional events organised by our Member Networks.
11/04/2024 The Importance of Meres and Mosses 2 Days
Online, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/4bPSYqT
This course will cover identification of different types of peatland (e.g. bog, mire, fen) and recognition of bog habitats (e.g. raised, blanket, quaking etc).
15/04/2024 Bats: Assessing the Impact of Development on Bats, Mitigation & Enhancement 2 Days
Online, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3uEQAm1
This course will cover the impacts on bats of building/housing development, roads, bridges and trees and the requirement for appropriate mitigation, compensation and enhancement in line with current legislative requirements. The course is suitable for those who have some knowledge of bat ecology and surveys.
16/04/2024 Breeding Bird Surveys and Checks 2 Days
Hereford, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/49HAc34
The course aims to provide a baseline for breeding bird surveys and checks on sites. It will cover the relevant legislation and its interpretation and definitions.
16/04/2024 Early Careers Training Programme - April 2024 Enrolment
Online & in-person various locations, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/49oAEDk
This programme is comprised of 12 days of training for early career Ecologists and Environmental Managers to be taken over an 18-24 month period. This will include a mix of core modules and a range of optional modules for the delegate and employer to choose from.
18/04/2024 Introduction to Habitat Survey and Mapping (Ireland) 1 Day
Co. Westmeath, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/4bO5F5c
This course will provide an introduction to habitat survey and mapping. Beginning with an indoor session that will cover habitat survey objectives and how these influence survey planning, preparation, and the data to be gathered followed by going into the field to gain some practical experience in habitat surveying.
23/04/2024 Otter Ecology and Surveys 1 Day
Cirencester, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3T8irEs
The course will cover relevant aspects of the background ecology of otters, focusing on the use of resting sites, field survey techniques, legislation and licensing for surveys. The field visit will allow those attending to put the theory into practice.
24/04/2024 Developing Skills in Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) Ireland 2 Days
Dublin, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/4bPCmiL
This course covers all aspects of EcIA, including the basic concepts of scoping and baseline (these areas are covered in more detail in the Level 1 EcIA course). Attendees are expected to have some knowledge of the legislation and policy drivers behind EcIA, and practical experience of undertaking ecological surveys.
24/04/2024 Plant Identification 1 Day
Dunkeld, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/49lYXBT
This course includes lectures/group discussion; part-field observation and covers - understanding Scottish habitats and species; identification, vascular plant characteristics; key species and methods; plant ID keys; ecological requirements; habitats and species; plant ecological requirements; different vegetation types, key species; topography, common species, habitats; plant identification and species indicators for habitats.
25/04/2024 Plant Identification and Botanical Keys 2 Days
Online, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/4bO5FlI
At the end of this course you should be able to use different parts of a plant, such as reproductive organs, stem, leaves and hairs, as identification features. You should also be able to use a botanical key to narrow down a plant specimen to species level.
25/04/2024 Using UKHab for Biodiversity Net Gain 2 Days
Online, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/49pWpTk
Aimed at consultant and local authority ecologists with experience of habitat survey, this course will introduce environmental practitioners to the interface between Natural England's Biodiversity Metric 3.1 and UKHab.
25/04/2024 Phase 1 Habitat Survey 2 Days
Dunkeld, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3T6Jjoe
This course is aimed at consultants, botanists and ecologists involved in the conservation, surveying and classification of habitats in Scotland. The two day course provides an introduction to vegetation identification to identify the characteristics of main Phase1 habitats during the winter months and plan surveys for the following summer season.
26/04/2024 Water Vole Ecology and Surveys 2 Days
Online with field visit in Gloucestershire, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/4bNRTzS
This is an introductory course on water voles. It will cover the background ecology of, and appropriate survey techniques for, water voles in the context of development projects. This course is aimed at beginners and those with some previous experience.
29/04/2024 Bat Ecology and Survey 1 Day
County Fermanagh, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3T7nmp6
This course will provide an introduction to key knowledge and skills necessary for undertaking professional bat work in the UK and Ireland. The course will introduce bat legislation, bat ecology and identification. It will provide an overview of the bat survey types and requirements following the latest good practice guidance.
29/04/2024 QGIS for Biodiversity Net Gain 1 Day
Online, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/49tdTyf
The course builds on delegates QGIS skills, and equips them with the specific skills needed to carry out a BNG assessment. The event is suitable for delegates familiar with the QGIS interface who have been using the product for at least three months. Ideally having attended an introductory QGIS course.
30/04/2024 Bat Impacts and Mitigation 1 Day
County Fermanagh, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3T58Myy
This course will introduce bat impact assessments and demonstrate how to assess impact for various development types, including residential developments, roads or other large infrastructure projects and wind farms.
01/05/2024 Introduction to National Vegetation Classification 2 Days
Birnam Guest House, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3TkSbXO
We will be looking at Scottish species and habitats, including: Plant characteristics and relationship to vegetation communities, the NVC identification keys, key species and associations as well as quadrat methods and analysis of data, floristic tables and data tables and interpretation.
02/05/2024 Water Vole Mitigation 2 Days
Online via Zoom, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3wwLQPL
This course covers the impacts of different types of development on water voles and the options for mitigation. It will have a particular focus on determining the most appropriate approach to relocating water voles, by either trapping or use of the displacement technique.
15/05/2024 Introduction to Nature Conservation Legislation in the UK (England) 2 Days
Online via Zoom, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3wCGIda
During the course, participants will develop a strong practical understanding of nature conservation governance in England and the key environmental designations at a local, national and international scale. They will understand the roles of the key statutory agencies and engage with the current and changing regulations for protected species.
20/05/2024 QGIS for Biodiversity Net Gain 1 Day
Online via Zoom, CIEEM 01962 868626 enquiries@cieem.net c-js.info/3wCGLWo
The course builds on delegates QGIS skills, and equips them with the specific skills needed to carry out a BNG assessment. The event is suitable for delegates familiar with the QGIS interface who have been using the product for at least three months. Ideally having attended an introductory QGIS course.
17/04/2024 CIEEM 2024 Irish Conference: Examining the Practical Impacts of Environmental Policy and Legislation on Ireland’s Ecology at Dublin 1 Day
CIEEM Contact: c-js.info/4bV1F2W enquiries@cieem.net
This conference looks to provide a deep dive into new and emerging environmental policy and legislation and its impact on nature and people through our work and provide delegates with insights into the impacts and opportunities of rapid policy and legislative change on their work on the Island of Ireland.