Course: Identifying Lichens

This beginner-intermediate lichens course will consist of a blend of field and classroom sessions to give you a general introduction to lichens as a group, focusing on morphology, biology, ecology and chemistry, alongside identification and recording.

Lichens are an important part of many ecosystems and can be found all around us. These are amazing small plant-like structures found on a range of surfaces, ranging from rocks and boulders to buildings and the sides of trees.

The workshop will include a series of field visits to local sites around the Field Studies Council Preston Montford Centre, situated in the rolling hills of Shropshire. With the rich lichen diversity across the county, the centre is perfectly situated for an introductory course to lichens, especially with the spectacular variety that can be found in the West Midlands. The knowledge and skillset acquired over the duration of this course will equip you with the confidence to delve further into lichens as a group, where follow-up support is offered by the course tutor. This course will have a strong focus on lichens in local habitats, where students will encounter a suite of common lichen species in urban settings, with a strong focus on indicators of air pollution.

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

Please refer to the Field Studies Council website for further information and to book.