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November 2019
National Dormouse Conference 2019
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT Our National Dormouse Conference is a must for all dormouse monitoring volunteers to learn more about hazel dormouse conservation and meet up with fellow wildlife enthusiasts. The day will be packed full of exciting talks from the country’s top dormouse experts and researchers, as detailed below: Ian White Dormouse Officer for PTES will discuss the State of Britain’s Dormice 2019 and ongoing conservation work Simone Bullion Conservation Manager at Suffolk Wildlife Trust will investigate…
… Find out more »November 2020
Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – Nov 23rd & 24th 2020
This is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not, however, provide…
… Find out more »March 2021
Hazel Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – 1st & 2nd March 2021
– SOLD OUT – This is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It…
… Find out more »Hazel Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – 15th & 16th March 2021
– SOLD OUT – This is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It…
… Find out more »April 2021
Hazel Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – 12th & 13th April 2021
This is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not, however, provide…
… Find out more »September 2021
Hazel Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – 20th & 21st September 2021
This is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not, however, provide…
… Find out more »April 2022
Hazel Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – 25th & 26th April 2022
This is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not, however, provide…
… Find out more »August 2022
Hazel Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – 1st & 2nd August 2022
This is an online course. This course will be run over two afternoon sessions. Cost for entire course is £30. We will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not, however, provide…
… Find out more »Hazel dormouse habitat management and hedgerow management – 23 August 2022
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 hedgerows, that they use as dispersal corridors. Briddlesford woods on the Isle of Wight is a private reserve owned by the People’s Trust for Endangered Species…
… Find out more »November 2022
Art and Conservation – 8th November 2022
We’re partnering with Wildlife Drawing to bring you an evening of art and conservation, centred around the beloved dormouse. We’ll hear from Ian White, our Dormouse Officer, who will talk about our dormouse conservation efforts, including our dormouse reintroduction programme. We’ll then get some drawing tips from artist and wildlife enthusiast Laura Cuppage. This art class costs £10 (plus a small booking fee) and takes place online. 50% of the proceeds will be donated to PTES. Learn more and reserve…
… Find out more »November 2023
The National Dormouse Conference – Dormice in a Changing World- 11th November 2023
Booking has now closed. Please email ian.white@ptes.org if you have any questions. To be held at the University of Reading university on the 11th November 2023 between 10am and 4.30pm (doors open at 9am). Click here for further information about getting to the conference Hazel dormice have been in decline in Britain for over 100 years. The population has declined, and their range has shrunk over that time. What does the future hold for the species? The…
… Find out more »April 2024
Dormouse Ecology, Conservation and Woodland Management – Monday 22nd and Tuesday 23rd April 2024
During this online course (run over two afternoon sessions), we will look at the ecology of dormice, their conservation and relevant legislation. We will also consider woodland management for the species. This course is an excellent first step for those wishing to get involved in dormouse conservation and it is recommended as a first step for those wishing to train for their dormouse license. It will not, however, provide you with a reference for your dormouse license application. …
… Find out more »May 2024
Hazel dormouse woodland and hedgerow management
14th May 2024: 15th October 2024: 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 hedgerows, that they use as dispersal corridors. People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) has been the lead…
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