Water Vole Conservation and Development
Tuesday 11 – Wednesday 12 March 2008
Location: Near Lifton, Devon
Participant Standard: Intermediate – Advanced
Tutor(s): Derek Gow AIEEM
The first day will cover an updated review of water vole conservation nationally. This workshop will focus on current knowledge of best practice regarding a range of recovery strategies for water voles. The workshop is designed to incorporate the standards outlined in the newly revised species handbook and will include field sessions on habitat management for water voles, mink raft management and captive breeding. It will include a site visit to a European beaver dammed site where water voles have been reintroduced. The second day will cover a practical overview of commonly encountered development based mitigation issues for those working with water voles. This workshop will include practical handling using live animals, receptor habitat construction and field sign sessions.
NB: Accommodation is not included.
Cost: £120 IEEM members, £240 non-members.