Species Recovery Trust


We run a wide range of field-based courses across England and Scotland, covering botanical ID, survey skills and protected species ecology. We also run a year round programme of online courses on botanical ID (botany for surveyors, grasses, ferns, bryophytes, sedges, rushes among others), habitat classification and survey, wildlife and the law and invasive species. We also provide training resources through our website. All proceeds from the courses go straight to our endangered species programme. Click the link to book or for more information on The Species Recovery Trust visit www.speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk

Short Courses

03/09/2026 • 1 Day

Late Season Grass Identification

Old Sarum
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A one-day course giving participants confidence in identifying key grasses when not in flower, a good feel for grass groups of neutral and unimproved calcareous grassland and their use as indicator species and a chance to learn memorable features.

Cost £105

10/09/2026 • 0.5 Day

Around Britain in 25 Grasses Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the key grass, sedge and rush species which define five of the main habitat types found in the UK.

Cost £68

10/09/2026 • 2 Days

Habitat Indicator Species - 2 day course

Wiltshire/Hampshire
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A two-day course covering the basics of habitat assessment, particularly looking at key indicator species of a range of different habitats.

Cost £190

17/09/2026 • 1 Day

Beaver Conservation, Ecology and Management

Willington (DWT)
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A 1-day course covering all aspects of beaver ecology & conservation & a chance to see these amazing creatures at one of their release sites

Cost £95

24/09/2026 • 0.5 Day

Around Britain in 30 Bryophytes Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the key bryophytes that are commonly found in grassland, heathland and woodland in lowland Britain

Cost £68

28/09/2026 • 0.5 Day

Around Britain in 20 Rushes Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the Rush family (Juncaceae) in the UK, with top tips on how to identify them, and where to find them.

Cost £68

01/10/2026 • 0.5 Day

How to Survey and Assess Hedgerows using the Hedgerow Regulations Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A half-day online course which will teach participants how to get to grips with the 1997 Hedgerow Regulations.

Cost £68

08/10/2026 • 0.5 Day

Great Crested Newts - Ecology, Conservation and Survey Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

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

Cost £68

12/10/2026 • 0.5 Day

Badger Ecology, Survey and Mitigation Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of badgers.

Cost £68

15/10/2026 • 0.5 Day

Heathlands and Acid Grassland - Species and Habitat Survey Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk 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.

Cost £68

19/10/2026 • 0.5 Day

Around Britain in 20 Ferns and their Allies Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk 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.

Cost £68

22/10/2026 • 0.5 Day

Woodlands - Botanical Survey Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course teaching the main plants to look our for in woodlands, with tips for easy ID in the field.

Cost £68

02/11/2026 • 0.5 Day

Habitat Indicator Species Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

An online course giving participants an overview of terrestrial lowland habitats and the key indicator species which define them

Cost £116

05/11/2026 • 1 Day

Winter Grass Identification

Old Sarum
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A one-day course giving participants confidence in identifying key grasses when not in flower, a good feel for grass groups of neutral and unimproved calcareous grassland and their use as indicator species and a chance to learn memorable features.

Cost £105

16/11/2026 • 0.5 Day

Dormouse Ecology, Survey and Habitat Management Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the ecology, legislation, survey techniques, mitigation and management of Dormice

Cost £68

19/11/2026 • 0.5 Day

Orchid Identification for Surveyors Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

Online course looking at the Orchid family (Orchidaceae) in the UK, with top tips on how to identify them, and where to find them.

Cost £45

14/12/2026 • 1 Day

Winter Tree ID Online

Online
Species Recovery Trust
01722 322539
bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3SoX2oq

A half-day online course giving participants the skills and confidence to identify trees and shrubs when not in leaf and a set of c.25 labelled UK native twigs posted to your address prior to the course.

Cost £105

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