Water Vole Conservation and Development
Thursday 18 – Friday 19 March 2010
Location: Near Lifton, Devon
Tutor: Derek Gow AIEEM
Level: Intermediate – Advanced
This two-day workshop will cover: an introduction to water vole biology; handbook updates of relevance to developers; mitigation options; receptor site design; project outcome; techniques and equipment; capture and care; practical animal handling session; water vole history; legal status; decline and BAP targets; key sites; mink control; water vole restoration; and future prospects. Both days will include practical field sessions to look at field sign identification, equipment use and habitat creation.
IEEM Members £160 (£140 if booked before 18 January 2010).
Non-members £320 (£280 if booked before 18 January 2010).
Who should attend this workshop?
Senior environmental consultants, project managers and conservation personnel volunteers looking to increase their knowledge of water vole conservation and develop mitigation.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- Wellington Boots.
- Wet weather clothing.
- Binoculars.
- A packed lunch.
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- Introduction to water vole biology.
- Handbook updates of relevance to developers.
- Mitigation options.
- Receptor site design.
- Project outcome.
- Techniques and equipment.
- Capture and care.
- Practical animal handling session.
- Water vole history.
- Legal status.
- Decline and BAP targets.
- Key sites.
- Mink control.
- Water vole restoration.
- Future prospects.