Introduction to Priority Habitat Identification in relation to Tree Planting
This course is designed to raise awareness of identifying Priority Habitat when looking at sites in relation to Tree Planting.
There will be a Welcome & Introduction before you are taken on a field walk to further raise awareness of habitat indicators, field signs and management challenges/suitability.
Location: UK
Study mode: Classroom & On-site
Duration: 1 day
Cost: From £125+VAT per person
Objectives
At the end of the course the participant will have an understanding of:
To be able to Identify Priority Habitat in Upland areas
Assess if a site is suitable for Planting in relation to Habitat
Implications of the Identification of Priority Habitat
Lead Instructor
Grace Crabb ACIEEM MSc has worked in Mid and North Wales specialising in upland ecology, water management and woodlands for over 20 years. Former head of department at Centre for Alternative Technology managing the woodlands, conservation and water systems and teaching courses in ecology and conservation, Grace now runs her own company. Crabb and Co Ecology specialises in woodland management, upland and bog habitats. Grace works with Eryri National Park, Woodland Trust, LIFEquake and private forestry clients.
Who should attend?
Suitable for anyone involved in the process of Woodland Creation from Planning to implementation (planting).
Other Information
The course will include visiting site in a forestry and woodland environment.
The ground will be uneven so there will be a need to wear PPE suitable for outdoor visits appropriate to the conditions and weather.