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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 »Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training – Thursday 25th April 2024
This course will cover water vole ecology, lifecycle, habitat, survey techniques, and the identification of field signs. No prior knowledge necessary. The course is suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in this species, and is designed to guide you towards taking part in our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). Water voles are fully protected by law, but they can be elusive and difficult to detect. It is important that NWVMP volunteers, conservationists, and ecologists know…
… Find out more »May 2024
An Evening with Hedgehog Street: NHMP special – Tuesday 7th May 2024
This Hedgehog Awareness Week, we’re delighted to bring you another instalment of An Evening with Hedgehog Street. In this FREE online event, we’ll be hearing more about the recently launched, pioneering National Hedgehog Monitoring Programme (NHMP). Hedgehog Officer Grace Johnson will be joined by NHMP Coordinator Henrietta Pringle, to discuss the history of the project, future plans and how to get involved. Find out more about the new NHMP HERE. Hedgehog Street is a joint campaign by People’s Trust for…
… Find out more »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…
… Find out more »Water Vole Ecology and Field Signs Training – Thursday 23rd May 2024
This course will cover water vole ecology, lifecycle, habitat, survey techniques, and the identification of field signs. No prior knowledge necessary. The course is suitable for anyone with a professional or personal interest in this species, and is designed to guide you towards taking part in our National Water Vole Monitoring Programme (NWVMP). Water voles are fully protected by law, but they can be elusive and difficult to detect. It is important that NWVMP volunteers, conservationists, and ecologists know…
… Find out more »October 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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