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Short Training Courses
(10
day consecutive maximum) Identification and Field Survey Skills - MammalsPractical training in how to find and identify mammals, also training in survey techniques and classifications.
February 2012 16/02/2012 Dormice and Development 1 day Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Designed specifically for consultants, those looking to move into
consultancy or looking to gain further experience in dormouse work and
needing to learn about dormouse legislation and how to detect and
protect dormice on potential development sites. There is no outdoor work
involved in this course. Prices start from £102.00 17/02/2012 Mammal Identification Weekend 2.5 days Flatford Mill, Suffolk, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this is an in depth introduction to the mammals of
Britain & Ireland and techniques used to spot them in their habitat
including sightings, calls and field signs. Practical session include
live small mammal trapping opportunities and owl pellet analysis. Prices
start from £127.50 23/02/2012 Otter-spotting on Lon Las Ogwen
1 day Gwynedd, Moelyci Environmental Centre. Contact: 01248
602793,
office@moelyci.org, www.moelyci.org
Learn how to search for the tracks and signs of otters along the Afon
Cegin and Afon Ogwen, with a (very slim) chance of actually seeing one. March 2012 03/03/2012 Small Mammal Ecology and Survey Techniques 1 day Preston Montford, Shropshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Designed for those looking to further develop their skills and
experience, this course can stand alone or act as a progression from
Mammal ID events. Course begins with a practical trapping session and
includes examination of the most suitable survey techniques for various
scenarios, legal requirements. Prices start from £80.75. 05/03/2012 Riversearch - Otter Survey
Course 1 day Dedham, River Stour, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621
862960,
admin@essexwt.org.uk,
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ Learn how to identify Otter (& Mink) field signs, droppings
(spraints), footprints & feeding remains. Covering ecology of Otters in
lowland areas & habitat features that Otters use. Includes an outdoor
session walking approx 1 mile on rough grassland & footpaths. No dogs.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 10 am – 1 pm Requested
Donation: £15 08/03/2012 Otter-spotting on Lon Las Ogwen
1 day Gwynedd, Moelyci Environmental Centre. Contact: 01248
602793,
office@moelyci.org, www.moelyci.org
Learn how to search for the tracks and signs of otters along the Afon
Cegin and Afon Ogwen, with a (very slim) chance of actually seeing one. 08/03/2012 Badgers and Development 1 day WildCru, Oxfordshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Designed specifically for consultants or those looking to move into
consultancy, this course provides in depth advice and guidance, focusing
on legislation and covering badger ecology and survey techniques.
Includes a field trip to identify setts and field signs and introduces
mitigation and planning issues. Prices start from £102.00 10/03/2012 Riversearch - Otter Survey
Course 1 day Dedham, River Stour, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621
862960,
admin@essexwt.org.uk,
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ Learn how to identify Otter (& Mink) field signs, droppings
(spraints), footprints & feeding remains. Covering ecology of Otters in
lowland areas & habitat features that Otters use. Includes an outdoor
session walking approx 1 mile on rough grassland & footpaths. No dogs.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 10 am – 1 pm Requested
Donation: £15 17/03/2012 Recording and surveying for Polecats 1 day Colwall, Malvern, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Ideal for all levels of experience,
this one day practical course, delivered by The Mammal Society Chairman,
Johnny Birks, provides an introduction to methods for recording and
surveying this increasingly widespread but little-known mammal, which is
currently on the Biodiversity Action Plan. Prices start from £80.75. 20/03/2012 Surveying Trees
1 day Cambridgeshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 21/03/2012 The Life & Times of the Brown Hare 1 day Duke of Norfolk's Estate, Arundel, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 23/03/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day Norfolk, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 24/03/2012 Hedgehog Ecology, Conservation and Handling 1 day Tiggywinkles, Buckinghamshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Ideal for beginners, this one day event delivered by experts at
Tiggywinkels is an informative introduction to ecology, behaviour,
health and advice on providing hedgehog habitats. Including chance to
get hands on with some of Tiggywinkles’ permanent residents, looking at
handling and unrolling techniques under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 31/03/2012 Badger Ecology 1 day Nower Wood, Dorking, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Ideal for all levels of experience,
this is an enjoyable, detailed and highly informative event, delivered
by Dave Williams, Chairman of The Badger Trust who has many years of
experience working with and around badgers. Topics include field signs,
sett recognition, surveys, monitoring, legislation and persecution.
Prices start from £80.75. April 2012 07/04/2012 Arun Valley Water Voles 1 day Amberley, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 12/04/2012 Wildlife in Gwent
1 day Usk, Gwent Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01291
673141,
info@gwentwildlife.org,
http://gwentwildlife.org/events.htm Colin Titcombe, our well known naturalist and photographer, with lots
of slides focuses on sharing his wonderful knowledge of nature on our
doorstep. £2, children FREE 13/04/2012 Otters, Water Voles and Other
Riverside Mammals 3 days FSC Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 16/04/2012 Bat Ecology & Conservation
1 day Surrey, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 17/04/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day Surrey, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 17/04/2012 Management for Riparian Mammals 2 days Cotswold Water Park, Gloucestershire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Designed specifically for consultants or those looking to move into
consultancy, practical information and guidance is provided relating to
this unique group of species and legislation that covers them. Includes
classroom based talks and case study work, practical work on field
signs, surveying and mitigation techniques. Prices start from £204.00 18/04/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: How to use
a Fibrescope 1 day Surrey, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 21/04/2012 An Introduction to Urban Mammals 1 day The Horniman Museum, Forest Hill, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Ideal for beginners,
this new event is a fascinating introduction to urban mammals and how to
identify them delivered by our Chief Executive, Marina Pacheco.
Combining an overview of the key mammals you might encounter in the
local environment with an explanation identification methods. Prices
start from £46.75. 21/04/2012 Mammal Survey Methods Taster Weekend 2 days Llanbedr , Harlech, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this field based event will
provide the opportunity to experience a wide range of survey and
trapping methods over the course of one intensive weekend including bat
box checking, radio tracking, night time work and opportunities to
encounter various species. Prices start from £127.50 23/04/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 25/04/2012 Bats & Buildings: Awareness Training Workshop 1 day NTS Threave, Dumfries & Galloway, Echoes Ecology. Contact: 0870 234 0002,
http://www.echoesecology.co.uk/training.php 25/04/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 26/04/2012 Bat Detector & Sound Analysis
Level One 2 days Shropshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 27/04/2012 Bat Ecology & Bat Echo Analysis
1 day Hanningfield Reservoir Visitor Centre, Essex Wildlife Trust.
Contact: 01621 862960,
admin@essexwt.org.uk,
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ Focusing on the ecology of UK bats. Different survey techniques
employed to studying bats are considered with case studies as examples.
Analysing bat calls through the use of bat detectors & computer software
also covered. Opportunity to carry out a bat survey using bat detectors
around the Hanningfield nature reserve. 4 pm - 9.30 pm Requested
Donation: £30 30/04/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk May 2012 02/05/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 03/05/2012 Mammal Identification Weekend 2.5 days Nettlecombe Court, Somerset, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this is an in depth introduction to the mammals of
Britain & Ireland and techniques used to spot them in their habitat
including sightings, calls and field signs. Practical session include
live small mammal trapping opportunities and owl pellet analysis. Prices
start from £127.50 06/05/2012 Badgers
1 day Assington, Suffolk, Assington Mill Contact: 01787
229955,
info@assingtonmill.com,
www.assingtonmill.com 06/05/2012 Discovering Bats
1 day FSC Epping Forest, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 08/05/2012 Survey Techniques for Protected
Species 2 days Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
An introductory level course about ecological
survey techniques, relevant to both conservation and consultancy. This
‘hands-on’ course includes a dormouse nest-tube survey, a walkover otter
survey, a visit to a badger sett, identification of mammal tracks and
signs, basic bat ecology and a bat walk. 09/05/2012 Bat Detectors & Sound Analysis
Level Two 1 day London, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 11/05/2012 Mammal Identification Weekend 2.5 days Derrygonelly, Fermanagh, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this is an in depth introduction to the mammals of
Britain & Ireland and techniques used to spot them in their habitat
including sightings, calls and field signs. Practical session include
live small mammal trapping opportunities and owl pellet analysis. Prices
start from £127.50 11/05/2012 Dormouse Survey Course
1 day Norsey Wood, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621 862960,
admin@essexwt.org.uk,
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ This course covers dormouse ecology & survey techniques. Our aim is
to establish a complete picture of dormice distribution so that efforts
can be focused to safeguard them & provide appropriate management.
After a brief indoor session we will have a site visit to look at
dormouse habitat & management issues. 10 am 4 pm Free course 12/05/2012 Surveying for Bats
2 days Somerset, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 14/05/2012 An Evening with Bats evening Henfield, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 15/05/2012 Bat Echolocation Analysis: BatSound & BatScan Sound Analysis
Course 2 days NTS Threave, Dumfries & Galloway, Echoes Ecology. Contact: 0870 234 0002,
http://www.echoesecology.co.uk/training.php 17/05/2012 AnaLook Advanced (inc. Social Calls) Training 1 day NTS Threave, Dumfries & Galloway, Echoes Ecology. Contact: 0870 234 0002,
http://www.echoesecology.co.uk/training.php 18/05/2012 Identification of Bats
4 days FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 19/05/2012 Small Mammal Ecology and Survey Techniques 1 day Kindrogan, Perthshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Designed for those looking to further develop their skills and
experience, this course can stand alone or act as a progression from
Mammal ID events. Course begins with a practical trapping session and
includes examination of the most suitable survey techniques for various
scenarios, legal requirements. Prices start from £80.75. 19/05/2012 Water Vole Ecology and Conservation 1 day Wildwood, Kent, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this enjoyable, detailed and highly informative
event focuses on one of Britain and Ireland’s most iconic river dwelling
mammals, the Water Vole. Includes an opportunity to see captive Water
Voles and possibly handle and sex the Water Vole under supervision.
Prices start from £80.75. 21/05/2012 Riversearch - Water Voles
1 day Abbotts Hall Farm, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621
862960,
admin@essexwt.org.uk,
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ Introduction to the identification & ecology of water voles including
an overview of current legislation, habitat management & H&S issues.
Learn to distinguish between water vole, field vole & brown rat
morphology & field signs. 10 am – 1 pm Requested Donation: £15 23/05/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 24/05/2012 Badgers: Biology & Observation 1 day Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 25/05/2012 An Evening with Bats evening Lewes, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 25/05/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day Glamorgan, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 25/05/2012 Bats on Brownsea
3 days Dorset, Kingcombe Centre. Contact: 01300
320684,
office@kingcombecentre.org.uk,
www.kingcombe.org For more information
Click Here 25/05/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
This course is a first step towards gaining your
dormouse licence, and the trainer will usually be prepared to act as one
of your referees for this purpose. Course includes dormouse ecology and
conservation, survey techniques, best practice in handling dormice
(demonstrated) and a dormouse nest box check. 26/05/2012 Riversearch - Water Voles
1 day Abbotts Hall Farm, Essex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01621
862960,
admin@essexwt.org.uk,
http://www.essexwt.org.uk/ Introduction to the identification & ecology of water voles including
an overview of current legislation, habitat management & H&S issues.
Learn to distinguish between water vole, field vole & brown rat
morphology & field signs. 10 am – 1 pm Requested Donation: £15 26/05/2012 Beaver Ecology and Conservation 1 day Cotswold Water Park,
Gloucestershire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience and ideal for anyone who wants
to learn more about this newly reintroduced mammal. Covering the
ecology, biology, habitat, field signs, conservation, the latest news on
the reintroduction process and an opportunity to see the habitat and
field signs. Prices start from £80.75. 28/05/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 29/05/2012 Bat Handling Training Course 2 days Polmont, Falkirk, Echoes Ecology. Contact: 0870 234 0002,
http://www.echoesecology.co.uk/training.php 30/05/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk June 2012 01/06/2012 Practical Fieldcraft Weekend 2 days Parsonage Farm, Exmoor, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this field based course is
designed to provide the opportunity to get “hands on” and delegates will
be identifying field signs and tracks of a good variety of mammals,
looking at scat samples, making plaster casts and small mammal trapping.
Prices start from £127.50 06/06/2012 Anabat Level One
1 day London, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 07/06/2012 How to Survey & Monitor for Stoats & Weasels 1 day Woods Mill, Henfield, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 07/06/2012 Anabat Level Two
1 day London, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 08/06/2012 Anabat Level Three
1 day London, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 11/06/2012 Interpretating Your Bat Surveys
2 days Surrey, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 13/06/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 15/06/2012 Badgers: Biology & Observation 1 day Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 15/06/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Cheddar, Somerset, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 18/06/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 20/06/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 21/06/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Surveying Techniques 1 day Wakehurst Place, West Sussex, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 23/06/2012 Badgers: Biology & Observation 1 day Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 26/06/2012 Mitigation
1 day Birmingham, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 27/06/2012 Anabat Level One
1 day Birmingham, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 28/06/2012 Anabat Level Two
1 day Birmingham, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 22/06/2012 Mammal Identification Weekend 2.5 days Kindrogan, Perthshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this is an in depth introduction to the mammals of
Britain & Ireland and techniques used to spot them in their habitat
including sightings, calls and field signs. Practical session include
live small mammal trapping opportunities and owl pellet analysis. Prices
start from £127.50 28/06/2012 Water Vole Ecology & Surveying
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk Introductory course about water voles, relevant to
consultancy and conservation. Topics covered include water vole biology,
ecology and field signs; legal status; factors in water vole decline;
and water vole conservation, including mink control and habitat
restoration. A site visit to look for field signs will be included. 29/06/2012 Water Voles & Development
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Classroom based course aimed at ecologists who
work with developers on sites where water voles may be present. The
course will include water vole legislation; mitigation options such as
translocation, habitat creation and exclusions; monitoring success of
mitigation; and handbook updates of relevance to developers. July 2012 02/07/2012 Ecological Survey Techniques
2 days Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
An introductory level course about ecological
survey techniques, relevant to both conservation and consultancy. This
‘hands on’ course includes botanical quadrat surveys and species ID,
small mammal trapping, a butterfly transect, a breeding bird survey and
a bat walk using detectors. 02/07/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 04/07/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 05/07/2012 Otter Ecology & Surveying
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Introductory level course covering: otter biology
and ecology; identifying otters and their field signs; legal status of
otters; and otter conservation. The course will include a field trip to
look for signs of otters. Based near Exeter in Devon. 06/07/2012 Badgers: Biology & Observation 1 day Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 06/07/2012 Otters & Development
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Aimed at ecologists who work on development sites
where otters may be present. This course will cover: ecology and
surveying (recap); otters and the law; otter issues in development
projects; when to apply for a licence; mitigation techniques e.g.
fencing, underpasses, artificial holts, lighting, planting; monitoring
success of mitigation. 06/07/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day Cambridgeshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 13/07/2012 Identification, Ecology and
Conservation of Bats 3 days FSC Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 13/07/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Cheddar, Somerset, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 16/07/2012 Bat Ecology & Conservation
1 day Nottinghamshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 16/07/2012 Bat Ecology, Conservation &
Introduction to Surveying 2 days Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
This introductory course is aimed at those who are
starting to work towards their bat licence.
The course covers bat biology, ecology, conservation and survey
techniques, and includes a species ID workshop as well as an evening bat
survey using detectors. 18/07/2012 Bats & Development
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
Classroom based course taught by Sue Searle MIEEM.
Course covers techniques to mitigate for roost loss from a range of
structures, as well as giving mitigation suggestions for loss of
foraging and commuting routes.
Species specific advice will be given, along with case studies of
successful and unsuccessful schemes. 19/07/2012 Badger Ecology & Surveying
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
This course will cover urban and rural badger
ecology and field signs, as well as looking at techniques used for
surveying badgers. During the course we will take a visit to an
extensive badger sett where you can practice identifying field signs
and mapping a sett. 20/07/2012 Badgers & Development
1 day Exeter, Acorn Ecology Ltd. Contact: 01392
366512,
info@acornecology.co.uk,
www.ecologytraining.co.uk
This course is designed for ecologists working
with developers on sites with badgers and those ecologists working under
infrastructure maintenance contracts. Taught by Sue Searle MIEEM, this
classroom based course covers badgers and the law, types of licences,
mitigation techniques and case studies. 21/07/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Wildwood, Kent, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 30/07/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 31/07/2012 Bat Ecology & Conservation
1 day Wiltshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html August 2012 01/08/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 01/08/2012 Surveying for Bats
2 days Wiltshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 01/08/2012 Bat Detector & Sound Analysis
Level One 2 days Somerset, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 03/08/2012 Interpretating Your Bat Surveys
2 days Wiltshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 04/08/2012 Batty about Bats
evening Wilmslow, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service
Contact: 01625 383777,
rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk,
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Bats are one of the UK's most misunderstood animals. Come and dispel
a few myths and find out more about these fascinating creatures as we
take a short stroll at the Carrs Park, Wilmslow. Bring a torch. 9.00pm
to 10.00pm 04/08/2012 Badgers: Biology & Observation 1 day Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 06/08/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 07/08/2012 Bat Ecology, Surveying Techniques & Survey Guidelines
Training Course 4 days NTS Threave, Dumfries & Galloway, Echoes Ecology. Contact: 0870 234 0002,
http://www.echoesecology.co.uk/training.php 08/08/2012 An Evening wth Badgers evening Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 10/08/2012 Badgers: Biology & Observation 1 day Rusper, nr Horsham, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 10/08/2012 Mitigation
1 day Cambridgeshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 10/08/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day Somerset, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 11/08/2012 Beaver Ecology and Conservation 1 day Knapdale Forest, Argyll, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience and ideal for anyone who wants
to learn more about this newly reintroduced mammal. Covering the
ecology, biology, habitat, field signs, conservation, the latest news on
the reintroduction process and an opportunity to see the habitat and
field signs. Prices start from £80.75. 11/08/2012 Bats in the Forest
evening Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service
Contact: 01625 383777,
rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk,
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers As night time looms in Macclesfield Forest, come for a very short
walk in search of the forest’s
nocturnal furry fliers. Bring a torch. Booking essential.9.00pm to
10.00pm 12/08/2012 Discovering Bats
1 day FSC Epping Forest, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 16/08/2012 Surveying Built Structures
2 days Essex, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 18/08/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Wildwood, Kent, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 22/08/2012 Bat Walk & Talk
evening Congleton, Cheshire East Council Countryside Ranger Service
Contact: 01625 383777,
rangers@cheshireeast.gov.uk,
www.cheshireeast.gov.uk/rangers Come and learn about our native bats from our local bat expert and
walk out to see and hear them. Booking and payment in advance is
essential. 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Adult £6 Children £3 22/08/2012 Bat Handling Training Course 2 days NTS Culzean, Ayrshire, Echoes Ecology. Contact: 0870 234 0002,
http://www.echoesecology.co.uk/training.php 22/08/2012 Bat Detectors & Sound Analysis
Level Two 1 day Birmingham, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 23/08/2012 Anabat Level Three
1 day Bristol, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 24/08/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Cheddar, Somerset, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 24/08/2012 Scottish Mammals
4 days FSC Kindrogan, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 31/08/2012 Otters, Water Voles and Other
Riverside Mammals 3 days FSC Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 31/08/2012 Land Mammal Identification
4 days FSC Preston Montford, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, September 2012 03/09/2012 Bats at Kingcombe
2 days Dorset, Kingcombe Centre. Contact: 01300
320684,
office@kingcombecentre.org.uk,
www.kingcombe.org For more information
Click Here 03/09/2012 Surveying for Bats
2 days Nottinghamshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 05/09/2012 Planning & Designing Large Scale
Surveys 1 day Nottinghamshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 14/09/2012 Ecology, Surveying and
Conservation of Doormice 3 days FSC Flatford Mill, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 15/09/2012 Beaver Ecology and Conservation 1 day Cotswold Water Park,
Gloucestershire The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience and ideal for anyone who wants
to learn more about this newly reintroduced mammal. Covering the
ecology, biology, habitat, field signs, conservation, the latest news on
the reintroduction process and an opportunity to see the habitat and
field signs. Prices start from £80.75. 15/09/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Rye, East Sussex, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk, www.mammal.org.uk
This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 22/09/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Wildwood, Kent, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 25/09/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day North Yorkshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html October 2012 05/10/2012 Small Mammals
5 days FSC Kindrogan, Field Studies Council. Contact: 0845
345 4071,
enquiries@field-studies-council.org, 06/10/2012 Hedgehog Ecology, Conservation and Handling 1 day Tiggywinkles, Buckinghamshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Ideal for beginners, this one day event delivered by experts at
Tiggywinkels is an informative introduction to ecology, behaviour,
health and advice on providing hedgehog habitats. Including chance to
get hands on with some of Tiggywinkles’ permanent residents, looking at
handling and unrolling techniques under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 12/10/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day Oxfordshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820
7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 13/10/2012 Practical Fieldcraft Weekend 2 days Parsonage Farm, Exmoor, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this field based course is
designed to provide the opportunity to get “hands on” and delegates will
be identifying field signs and tracks of a good variety of mammals,
looking at scat samples, making plaster casts and small mammal trapping.
Prices start from £127.50 15/10/2012 Red Squirrels & Mammals of
Brownsea 3 days Dorset, Kingcombe Centre. Contact: 01300
320684,
office@kingcombecentre.org.uk,
www.kingcombe.org For more information
Click Here 19/10/2012 Dormouse Ecology & Conservation 1 day Cheddar, Somerset, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk This one day course is recognised as the definitive course on
dormouse ecology and monitoring. Ideal for those with a general interest
and those working towards their Dormouse Handling Licence. Includes
checking nest boxes, information on legislation and often the
opportunity to handle dormice under supervision. Prices start from
£80.75. 19/10/2012 Mammal Identification Weekend 2.5 days Preston Montford, Shropshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience, this is an in depth introduction to the mammals of
Britain & Ireland and techniques used to spot them in their habitat
including sightings, calls and field signs. Practical session include
live small mammal trapping opportunities and owl pellet analysis. Prices
start from £127.50 20/10/2012 River Dwelling Mammals – Otters, Water Voles, Water Shrews
and Mink 1 day Winchester City Mill, Hampshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience and delivered by Surrey
Wildlife Trust’s Wetland Landscapes Officer, Jim Jones. Covering the
ecology, habitat, conservation and latest information on status and
distribution of river dwelling mammals. Includes the opportunity to see
an otter habitat and possibly the otters themselves. Prices start from
£80.75. 22/10/2012 Dormice and Development 1 day Sutton Veny, Wiltshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Designed specifically for consultants, those looking to move into
consultancy or looking to gain further experience in dormouse work and
needing to learn about dormouse legislation and how to detect and
protect dormice on potential development sites. There is no outdoor work
involved in this course. Prices start from £102.00 25/10/2012 Interpretating Your Bat Surveys
2 days Nottinghamshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 30/10/2012 Animal Tracks & Signs
1 day Dorset, Kingcombe Centre. Contact: 01300
320684,
office@kingcombecentre.org.uk,
www.kingcombe.org For more information
Click Here November 2012 01/11/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: A Guide
for Practioners 1 day Surrey, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 02/11/2012 Arboriculture & Bats: How to use
a Fibrescope 1 day Surrey, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html 10/11/2012 An Introduction to Sussex Seals 1 day Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex Wildlife Trust. Contact: 01273 497561,
swtbookings@sussexwt.org.uk,
www.sussexwildlifetrust.org.uk 20/11/2012 Surveying Trees
1 day North Yorkshire, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html December 2012 03/12/2012 Surveying Trees
1 day Surrey, Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020 7820 7165,
training@bats.org.uk,
http://www.bats.org.uk/pages/training.html TBC Bat Detector & Sound Analysis Courses
2 days Bat Conservation Trust, Contact: 020
75013638,
training@bats.org.uk,
www.bats.org.uk Dates & venues will be published via the website. Arboriculture & Bats: How to use a Fibrescope
1 day Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
75013638,
training@bats.org.uk.
www.bats.org.uk Dates & Venues will be published via the website. Bats for Building Contractors 1 day
Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
75013638,
training@bats.org.uk,
www.bats.org.uk Dates & Venues will be published via the website. Introduction to Bats 1 day Bat Conservation Trust. Contact: 020
75013638,
training@bats.org.uk,
www.bats.org.uk Dates & Venues will be published via the website. Edible Dormouse Ecology 1 day Tring Museum, Hertfordshire, The Mammal Society. Contact: 0238 0237 874,
adunlop@mammal.org.uk,
www.mammal.org.uk Suitable for all levels of experience. This one day course covers a
comparison between the two members of the British Dormouse family,
Edible dormouse history in the UK, habitat requirements, ecology, it’s
predators and the damage they cause. Including a field trip to
Glis Glis. Prices start
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