Hazel dormice are one of Britain’s most enigmatic species, but they are hard both to find and study. This is because they are small, they live in the tree and shrub canopy when active and they come out at night. They are also closely associated with old, managed woodlands, where they live, and with […]
This training course provides a comprehensive introduction to water vole ecology, behaviour, habitat requirements, and survey techniques. It is designed for anyone with a personal interest in water voles to professional ecologists conducting watercourse surveys for consultancy work. No prior experience is required. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand […]
Hedgerows are an incredible habitat, offering a wide range of environmental as well as on-farm benefits. But in a lot of ways they can be hugely misunderstood; Is trimming hedgerows unnatural? Is the flail killing our hedges? Hedges are a man-made habitat; not as good as a ‘natural’ one? Did hedges lose their value […]
