The Brown Hare – History, Ecology and Habitat Requirements
Tuesday 15 April 2008
Location: Loddington, Leicestershire
Participant Standard: Intermediate
Tutor(s): Peter Thompson
This workshop will cover the history, ecology, round the year habitat requirements, population changes and reasons behind the declines that have occurred in some parts of the country. There will be an outdoor session on a farm looking in detail at the habitat requirements of the species and how best to practically integrate these areas in with modern day farming practices. Participants will look at the various ways to manage existing habitats and create new ones, all the time considering how best to utilise funding opportunities under the current Stewardship schemes.
Who should attend this workshop?
Environmental consultants and conservation volunteers alike looking to increase their knowledge of the brown hare.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring with you:
- Rainproof coat
- Wellington boots
- Notebook/pen
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- History and Ecology of the Brown hare
- Using Stewardship to benefit the Brown hare. Practical look at the farm to discuss where, when and how to implement Stewardship for the Brown hare.
Programme:
10.30 Tea/coffee
10.45 Start – indoor talks and discussion
12.30 Lunch
13.00 Field trip to local estate to look in detail at now a Stewardship agreement should be targeted at the Brown hare.
15.45 Finish
Cost: £60 IEEM members, £120 non-members.