Learn a methodology for assessing the impacts of grazing herbivores on upland and woodland habitats.
About this Event
2026 WHIALite (+Upland) Programme
As part of The Wild Deer Best Practice guidance collection, Steering Group partners, including NatureScot and Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) developed a simplified methodology for assessing the impacts of grazing herbivores on woodland habitat.
Known as ‘WHIA Lite’ this method has been developed to stand separately to the full Woodland Habitat Impact Assessment (WHIA) methodology found in the woodland grazing toolbox on the Scottish Forestry website.
(Please note the this methodology is not suitable for Scottish Forestry grant support nor Protected Site assessment – the full WHIA methodology would be required in these instances.)
We are running a series of workshops across Scotland again this Spring to train Practitioners in its use.
Ideal for those interested in carrying out their own site assessments relating to herbivore damage i.e. Deer Managers, Gamekeepers, Land, Forestry and Woodland Managers
During these training workshops we will cover the basics of undertaking this monitoring method, of which we have the following guides available:
Methodology Sheet - https://tinyurl.com/WHIA-Lite-Methodology
Record Sheet - https://tinyurl.com/WHIA-Lite-Record-Sheet
In addition to WHIALite we will be covering the Upland HIA methodology too so two habitats will be covered in one day.
Meeting Location:
The meeting location will be shared as soon as we have confirmation.
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Further Info:
These events are delivered outside so please ensure you have the following:
- Suitable outdoor clothing and footwear
- Clipboard/weather writer
- Refreshments
N.B We will be providing a light lunch for you so dietary requirements will be requested nearer the date of the event.
If you have specific questions regarding the training days please contact [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Glen Finglas, tbc, Callander, United Kingdom
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