Phase 1 habitat surveys, 1-day course
This introductory level ecology course will greatly enhance your understanding of Phase 1 habitat surveys and give you confidence in carrying them out. The field experience gained will be relevant to both consultancy and conservation. Phase 1 habitat surveying is a system of mapping habitats as a baseline to further survey work and is the industry standard used by ecologists throughout the UK. Field and classroom based at venues around Exeter.
During the course you will:
• Gain an understanding of why, how and when Phase 1 habitat surveys are used
• Gain field experience of identifying and recording habitats
• Learn identification of dominant plant species
• Prepare a Phase 1 habitat map in the classroom
A Phase 1 handbook is essential if you want to carry out a Phase 1 habitat survey and we recommend that you buy one from the book shop on our website. Once you have booked this course, we will send your booking confirmation, details of course venue and directions, programme for the day, what to bring and a list of local accomodation providers.
Please note that during the course you will be required to walk up to 3km and on uneven ground, so please ensure that you are capable of this before booking.
To book a place on the course, click on the link below.
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