Mapping for Ecologists
Thursday 6 March 2008
Location: Redhill, Surrey
Participant Standard: Beginner
Tutor(s): Heloise Collier MIEEM
This workshop will cover the basic surveying techniques for mapping vegetation, physical features, spot finds, etc. without the need for high tech equipment. Following a practical session, survey results will be plotted on a map and adjusted for errors.
Further details about the workshop
This workshop will cover:
- An introduction to OS maps at different scales.
- Basic survey techniques for distance and direction measurement.
- Using these techniques how the solo surveyor can map individual, line and area features in the field.
- Health and safety when surveying
- The workshop will include a practical session outdoors
- Participants will later draw up their survey results.
- We will discuss sources and adjustment of errors.
There will be time for questions and open discussion.
Who should attend this workshop?
Anyone who has to accurately plot the position of individual species or habitat boundaries in the field.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring with you:
- Silva type compass, if you have one (I will have spares
- Ruler with millimetres and pencils
There will be an outdoor session so:
- Wet weather gear or a large umbrella
- Suitable footwear - we will be surveying in the local park so the grass may be wet but not muddy.
The risks during the day should be minimal but include:
- Abuse or personal attack during the practical exercise in the park
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- Basic survey techniques
- How to use them when on their own in the field
- How to accurately plot individual, line and area features in the field
Programme:
10.00 Coffee / Tea
10.15 Welcome and Introduction
10.30 Basic surveying techniques for mapping vegetation, physical features, spot finds, etc; Know your map; and Know your own measurements
11.05 Coffee / Tea
11.15 Practical session outside in the park
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Practical session indoors: Plot Survey results on a map and adjust for errors
14.30 Coffee / Tea
15.00 Questions and Discussion
16.00 Collect feedback forms and give out CPD certificates
Cost: £60 IEEM members, £120 non-members.