Adder Habitat Awareness
As adder populations continue to decline across various regions of the UK, this comprehensive course aims to address the pressing need for species awareness and habitat preservation.
With a focus on raising sector awareness, attendees will learn essential techniques in habitat recognition and identifying field signs that indicate the possible presence of adders within woodlands.
Location: UK
Study mode: Classroom & Fieldwalk
Duration: 1 day
Cost: From £80.00+VAT per person*
Objectives
To raise awareness within the sector of how species may be using a woodland.
Adder ecology, protection status, activity and inactivity periods along with poor perception.
Habitat recognition, field signs that may help in the determination of the possible presence of the species within the woodland.
Managing adder sites and timing for works.
Understanding impacts and potential site isolation.
Mitigating for ongoing climate change.
Who should attend?
Open to all working in the Forestry and Woodland and Conservation Management sector.
Lead Instructor
Nigel Hand
Nigel Hand is an authority on adders and pioneered the radio telemetry methodology in the UK, with 14 years of tracking projects across England and Wales.
Based in central England he advises on adder ecology to many of the larger conservation organisations including Natural England, The National Trust, Forestry England and The Wildlife Trusts.
Other Information
Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather and terrain. We will be walking through woodland and meadow.