Course: Mammals: Ecology, Conservation and Surveying - HAU

This 2.5 day intermediate course is an exciting opportunity to identify many British mammals through field signs, live-trapping and sightings.

The course is practically based with field and laboratory sessions designed to introduce a range of mammal detection and identification skills (excluding bats). The course aims to enhance skills in mammal surveying and promote awareness of conservation challenges and strategies. Designed for those interested in wildlife conservation, this course equips learners with the knowledge to contribute to the preservation of the UK’s mammal diversity.

This course will include:

• Classification of UK land mammals, identification and diagnostic features
• Behaviour and ecology
• Surveying
• Site management and conservation, legislation and licensing

This course provides an in-depth study of UK land mammals, excluding bats, focusing on identification, habitats, and conservation. Learners will learn to identify various species using key features, understand their behaviour and ecological roles, and assess how habitat management supports their populations. Emphasis is placed on the importance of these mammals to biodiversity and the legal framework protecting them. 

By the end of the course, you will be able to: 

• Critically analyse mammal ecology and conservation principles.
• Apply survey techniques that use key morphological features for species identification.
• Evaluate the impact of UK and European legislation on mammal conservation.

This course is eligible for a student discount. If you are a current student, please use the discount code BioStudent20 at checkout for 20% off.

Different booking options are available. Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.