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Empirical methods for evaluating the ecological value of a site are an increasingly important element of nature conservation. This site assessment course will allow you to gain an understanding of the methods used in assessing site quality using vegetation.Reporting of the local or national value of a development site, favourable or unfavourable status, the outcome of management practices and the long-term effects of environmental and climate change increasingly rely on evidence-based approaches. The purpose of this course is to explore the use of botanical data in making such assessments.
The accurate discrimination of good quality habitats versus poorer habitats is essential to making good conservation and planning decisions, and can have knock on effects to biodiversity and economics if poorly undertaken. This course will equip you with the skills needed to assess the habitats you encounter, alongside the ability to report and action these findings. Phytosociological techniques are essential skills needed for good employability and are recognised by the private, government, and charitable environmental sector.
The course will cover survey and recording techniques, data analysis and methods of evaluating sites including botanical species lists, phase 1 habitat survey, British plant communities, National Vegetation Classification (NVC), and how to put the information into context. There will be lectures, fieldwork and study sessions involving data analysis.
This is not an identification course and to get the most out of it you should be familiar with botanical identification to a reasonable level. Some computer skills are also required.
Please refer to our website for further information and to book.
https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/site-assessment-using-vegetation/
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FSC Preston Montford, Preston Montford Lane, Montford Bridge,Shrewsbury, Shropshire, United Kingdom
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