Course: Field ID of Bryophytes on Chalk
Field Studies Council
This 1-day beginner to intermediate course will introduce you to the mosses and liverworts of Box Hill. Box Hill is an excellent example of calcareous (chalk) habitats. Calcareous habitats are some of the most diverse for bryophytes, with over 200 species of bryophyte recorded at Box Hill.
What will be covered in the course?
- Field identification of the bryophytes at Box Hill with an expert tutor
- Identifying a mix of common and rare bryophyte species
Box Hill has is one of the best sites for bryophytes in the South East. Some of the rarer species found here include: Tortella squarrosa, Entodon concinnus, and Loeskeobryum brevirostre. Along with a wide range of typical calcareous bryophytes.
By the end of the course you will:
- Learn to identify the mosses and liverworts of Box Hill in the field
Who Should Attend? – This course is for adults 18+, aimed at natural history enthusiasts, students, conservation professionals and ecologists.
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.
About Field Studies Council (FSC)
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
Field Studies Council is a pioneering environmental education charity committed to enabling people to discover, explore, understand, and be inspired by the world around us. Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provide day and residential courses for all ages, from young children to retired adults, from schools and communities throughout the UK, reaching many others through our publications and community-based programmes
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