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

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.

Residential and non-residential booking options are available.

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.

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