About this Event
About the Course
Monitoring Peatlands
Join Yorkshire Peat Partnership's expert practitioners to learn how to...
- Design future-proof peatland monitoring for robust data collection.
- Harness the potential of UAVs of remote monitoring.
- Engage stakeholders with impactful communication.
This one-day course is delivered in a classroom setting, with engaging presentations enhanced by discussion of real-world case studies.
Course Topics
Introduction to peatland monitoring: Monitoring methods for blanket peatland habitats, including justification, project design and implementation.
Remote monitoring with UAVs: Use of UAVs (unpersoned aerial vehicles) for peatland monitoring.
Sustainable monitoring: How to fund a monitoring programme, gain support, and make effective use of the data.
Who should attend?
Monitoring Peatlands is suitable for peatland restoration practitioners, as well as those managing, monitoring or studying peatlands.
What to expect
Venue
TBC, in or around Skipton, North Yorkshire.
This is a classroom-based course.
What to bring
Notepad & pen or laptop if desired, for note taking.
Catering
Please note that lunch is not included. Hot drinks are provided. A small fridge and microwave are available.
Joining us on the day
Doors open from 9:45am. The course will start at 10am.
By car
TBC
Parking
TBC
Public transport
TBC
Contact us
If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch via our website, or email [email protected]
Our Policies
Read our policies on our website.
About Yorkshire Peat Partnership
Yorkshire Peat Partnership is restoring peatlands in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks and Nidderdale National Landscape. Our goal is to restore and conserve upland peat resources in order to ensure the long-term future of these unique and valuable habitats. We are an umbrella organisation led by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Skipton, United Kingdom
GBP 155.00 to GBP 165.00
