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This intermediate course will provide you with the skills required to confidently use the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) in summer as a framework to approach how plant communities are responding to environmental change.This course will introduce the idea of indicator species and what they can show us. The National Vegetation Classification (NVC) will be used to show how assemblages of species can give us information about soils, climate, hydrology and other factors, and how management can shape and conserve plant communities. This is a valuable skill for anyone working or looking to work within the environmental consultancy sector. There will be an element of botanical identification, especially of plants in their vegetative state, and also some important bryophytes. As much time as possible will be spent outside, exploring the magnificent countryside and habitats around the centre. There will also be the opportunity to use vegetation analysis computer programmes with data collected in the course, providing you with a solid baseline knowledge of this valuable survey method.
This course will include:
An element of botanical identification of different plant species.
Using the NVC to explore plant communities.
Introducing indicator species and what they can tell us about habitats and plant assemblages.
Practical experience of surveying and identification skills in the field with an expert tutor.
Please note: There is no accommodation or meal facilities provided with this course.
This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.
Please refer to our website for further information and to book:
https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/nvc-summer-habitat-survey-understanding-and-describing-plant-communities/
#NVC #Ecology #HabitatSurveying
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FSC Juniper Hall, Old London Road,Dorking, United Kingdom
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