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February 2020
Hedgehog Ecology and Land Management Course for Practitioners
This unique training course provides a professional guide to hedgehog ecology, surveying and mitigation. Course content Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour – an overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation Talk 2: Threats to hedgehogs and the law – urban and rural threats; UK conservation status and decline; UK legislation; the latest survey methods Outdoor session: To reinforce theory Talk 3: Land management for hedgehogs – practical advice on management and mitigation Cost: £75 per person (lunch not…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 »May 2022
Hedgehog Ecology and Land Management Course for Practitioners – 25th May 2022
Course content Talk 1: Ecology and behaviour An overview of basic biology, ecology, behaviour, disease and rehabilitation. Talk 2: Population, monitoring and the law An overview of recent trends in the UK hedgehog population, the hedgehog’s conservation status and the legislation surrounding them. Talk 3: Threats and mitigation An overview of threats to hedgehogs and discussion around potential solutions and barriers. Cost: £30 per person Duration: Half day (1pm-5pm) Tutors: Hugh Warwick and Grace Johnson Location: Online (Zoom) Why do…
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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…
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