Water Vole Ecology
Monday 15 March 2010
Location: Near Lifton, Devon
Tutor: Derek Gow AIEEM
Level: Beginner
This workshop will cover basic water vole ecology, water vole field signs, identification of all native vole species, habitat requirements and basic licensing, legislation and conservation issues. The day will include a visit to ponds with active water and field vole populations.
IEEM Members £80 (£70 if booked before 15 January 2010).
Non-members £160 (£140 if booked before 15 January 2010).
Who should attend this workshop?
This is a basic introductory course on water vole ecology for environmental consultants and conservation volunteers.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- Wellington Boots.
- Wet weather clothing.
- A packed lunch.
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- How to identify a water vole.
- How to identify water vole field signs.
- Identification of the other vole species.
- Basic water vole biology.
- Basic water vole ecology.
- Basic water vole conservation requirements.