Dormouse Ecology and Survey
Friday 16 April 2010
Location: Dorking, Surrey
Tutor: Jonathan Bradley CEnv MIEEM
Level: Beginner
An introduction to dormouse ecology and survey. This workshop will cover the ecology of dormice; protective legislation pertaining to dormice; how to plan and conduct the survey; mapping techniques; how to define habitat types; how to recognise which have the potential to support dormice; field signs; handling; sexing; what to do with the results; and how to write a report. Mitigation will not be covered in any detail.
IEEM Members: £80 (£70 if booked before 16 February 2010).
Non-members: £160 (£140 if booked before 16 February 2010).
Who should attend this workshop?
This course is intended for consultant ecologists, local authority ecologists, park wardens, reserve rangers, and land managers.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- Waterproof outdoor clothing.
- Pencil and paper.
- Stout boots.
- A packed lunch.
- Gloves are recommended.
Read:
- Bright, P., Morris, P. and Mitchell-Jones, T (2006). The Dormouse Conservation Handbook (second edition). English Nature, Peterborough.
- Chanin, P. and Woods, M. (2003). Surveying Dormice Using Nest Tubes. Research Report No. 524. English Nature, Peterborough.
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
- Dormouse ecology and protective legislation.
- How to plan and conduct the survey.
- Mapping techniques.
- How to define habitat types.
- How to recognise which have the potential to support dormice.
- Field signs.
- What to do with the results.
- How to write a report.