Training Directory: Identification and Field Survey Skills - Mammals Short Courses
Practical training in how to find and identify mammals, also training in survey techniques and classification. Includes protected species licences e.g. bats, dormice and otters.
01/07/21 Beaver Ecology and Conservation 2021 1 Day
Upcott Grange, Lifton, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3nyGj1z
A 1 day course giving participants the skills to carry out beaver surveys and gain a better understanding of their behaviour, ecology and conservation. The course will also cover reintroductions, and the impact that beavers can have on biodiversity.
Cost £85
08/07/21 Water Voles - Ecology and Survey 2021 1 Day
Upcott Grange, Lifton, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3nyGj1z
A 1 day course giving participants the skills to carry out water vole surveys and gain a better understanding of their behaviour, ecology and conservation.
Cost £85
18/07/2021 Tracking 1 Day
Birches Valley, Explore Our Nature CIC 07738385266 info@paulmoseley.org
If you have always personally wanted to see more of our wildlife, or if you would like to introduce others to tracking for their enjoyment and personal growth, then the day will provide you with enough for many years of exploration and discovery.
Cost £60.00
15/09/2021 Beaver Conservation and re-wilding experience 2 Days
Lifton, Devon PL16 0JS, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk
An immersive course run by Derek Gow covering the ecology and conservation of beavers, with the added option of a camping and re-wilding experience. More info https://c-js.co.uk/2SrLR3v
Cost £from £90
25/11/21 Assessing Trees for Bats 2021 1 Day
Abinger Hammer, The Species Recovery Trust 01722 322539 bookings@speciesrecoverytrust.org.uk c-js.info/3nyGj1z
A one-day course giving participants knowledge of legislation relating to bat roosts, a better understanding of tree health and safety surveys, an opportunity to view and survey a range of trees on site, and improved ability to categorise bat tree roost potential.
Cost £86.96
Various Architectural Terms for Bat Workers
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
A 3 module online course covering a wide range of architectural terms
useful for ecologists and bat workers in particular. Self study in your
own time.
Various Mammal ID
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
A 3 module online course covering all species of UK land mammals
(excluding bats). Useful tips on identifying the animals and their
burrow, tracks and signs. Study in your own time.
Various Surveying for Protected Species
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
This self-study course consists of videos with information on the
ecology and survey techniques for badgers, dormice, great crested newts, otters, reptiles, and water voles delivered by a Principal Ecologist. It includes legislation and a video of tracks and signs. There are plenty of references for further study and some book suggestions and a couple of quzzes.
Various Online Ecology Self-Study Courses
Online, Ecology Training UK www.ecologytraining.co.uk/book-a-course/online
Ecology Training UK, one of the UK's top ecology training providers, offers a range of over 20 self-study courses you can do at home.
Various Otter Ecology and Surveying 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers ecology, surveying and field signs. Includes a video of a field visit to carry out a survey.
Cost £80
Various Badger Ecology and Surveying 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers ecology, surveying and field signs. Includes a video of a field visit to carry out a survey and some trail cam footage.
Cost £80
Various Bats: Surveying Buildings for Bats 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers how to survey buildings for bats and includes signs, types of roosts, roosting areas in buildings, health and safety and a video of a field visit to survey buildings.
Cost £70
Various Bats: Legislation for Bat Workers 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers essential information on legislation relating to bats including relevant legislation, licencing and applying the law in our bat work.
Cost £70
Various Bats: Architectural Terms for Batworkers 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers a wide range of architectural terms for bat workers to ensure they can properly describe buildings for their surveys and reports.
Cost £25
Various Bats: Surveying Trees for Bats 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers information about how bats use trees, what features are important for them, how to survey trees and legislation and licensing.
Cost £70
Various Bats: Health and Safety Awareness for Bat Workers 0.5 Day
Online, Ecology Training UK 07818073660 ecologytraininguk@gmail.com www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Course covers health and safety issues relevant to bat workers including working at height, in confined spaces, asbestos and lone working.
Cost £25
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