An Introduction to Phase 1 Habitat Survey
Wednesday 14 – Thursday 15 May 2008
Location: Oatridge College, near Edinburgh, Scotland
Participant Standard: Beginner
Tutor(s): Bruce Lumsden
Participants will learn about the range of skills necessary to conduct a Phase 1 Habitat Survey including office and fieldwork skills; mapping, habitat recognition, and plant identification etc. The first day will concentrate on the survey methodology and the second day will see the participants carry out a survey within a SSSI and write a report on their findings.
NB: Accommodation is not included.
Further details about the workshop
This workshop will cover:
- Mapping skills
- Plant Identification
- Habitat recognition
- IT and drawing skills
- Planning surveys
- Phase 1 methodology
- NVC in comparison
- Fieldwork practice
- Phase 1 project
On day 1, the morning will be spent in the classroom learning about the several skills required in order to carry out a Phase 1 Habitat Survey. These skills will be demonstrated in the afternoon in the field.
On day 2, participants will implement a Phase 1 Habitat Survey within an SSSI and prepare a brief report and map of their findings.
Who should attend this workshop?
Environmental consultants and conservation volunteers alike looking to learn about Phase 1 Habitat Surveys, and practice or start to acquire the skills required.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring with you:
- JNCC Phase 1 A5 Field Manual
- Walking boots and weatherproof clothing
- Packed lunch
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- How to plan and implement a Phase 1 Habitat Survey
- How to identify habitats
- How to map habitats
Programme:
Day 1
09.00 Assemble tea coffe etc
09.30 Workshop start, Introductions, Health and Safety briefing etc
10.30 Mapping skills: Estimating area and distance, height.,OS Grid refs.,Position finding compass and GPS. Plant ID , dominant species Habitat recognition...aspect, slope IT and drawing ,area measurement Arc view, Mapmaker Ariel pictures.
11.30 Coffee break
12.00 Planning surveys Phase 1 Habitats and NVC briefly
12:30 Lunch
13:00 Field trip to local a local site to demonstrate survey techniques
16:00 Finish
Day 2
09.30 Assemble and proceed to Fieldwork site
10.00 Briefing then Fieldwork
13.30 Lunch and return to College, prepare reports
15.30 Feedback
16.00 End
Cost: £120 IEEM members, £240 non-members.