Course: Beaver Ecology and Field Signs
Kent Wildlife Trust
Explore the world of European beavers in the UK and put into practice what you have learned in an outdoor beaver survey.
The aim of this course is to give an introduction to beavers and surveys methods in a workshop
presentation format.
The morning of this workshop will be spent exploring the world of European beavers in the UK. You will learn about beaver ecology, their field signs, how to survey them and how to get involved in the Kent Beaver Citizen Science Programme.
After lunch, there will be an outdoor beaver survey training to practise the skills you have learnt in the morning.
By the end of this workshop, you should be able to:
- Identify beavers from other British mammals
- Understand beaver ecology
- Find and identify beaver field signs
- Understand beaver survey methods
- Record beaver field surveys
Participants will be able to join the Kent Beaver Citizen Science Programme. These workshops are run in collaboration with the beaver trust.
Suitable for beginners and improvers.
Delivered by Ben Morris MSc, Senior Field Officer for The Beaver Trust
Fees apply and booking essential.
The cost of this course is £37.50 per person per day.
Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
About Kent Wildlife Trust
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. We have over 32,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 80 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 3 visitor centres.
We work closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve habitats in the countryside, coast and town for the benefit of the wildlife and people of Kent. We are working towards creating a better, more sustainable and wilder future.
Kent Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading conservation charity. We have over 32,000 members and over 1000 registered volunteers. We manage and protect over 9000 acres of land across more than 80 different sites and nature reserves, alongside 3 visitor centres. We work closely with local communities, landowners and partners to protect and improve habitats in the countryside, coast and town for the benefit of the wildlife and people of Kent. We are working towards creating a better, more sustainable and wilder future.
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