Woodland National Vegetation Classification (NVC) Survey for Beginners
Monday 10 May 2010
Location: Otley, Yorkshire
Tutor: Gordon Haycock CEnv MIEEM
Level: Beginner
This introductory workshop entails: an introduction to the NVC system; identification of essential woodland ground flora including common bryophytes; NVC field survey in a variety of woodland situations; and basic interpretation of data to assign communities. It also includes a session covering the theory behind NVC and a step-wise approach to applying field skills necessary to make an assessment of woodland NVC communities. Participants will survey in a variety of woodland situations to gather an appropriate amount of data allowing Community descriptions to be assigned.
IEEM Members: £80 (£70 if booked before 10 March 2010).
Non-members: £160 (£140 if booked before 10 March 2010).
Further details about the workshop
To follow.
Who should attend this workshop?
To follow.
Anything participants need to know/read before coming on the training event, or need to have with them?
Bring:
- A copy of Rodwell JS (Ed) 1991. British Plant Communities Volume 1. Woodlands and scrub. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
- A packed lunch.
- Clipboard and pencil.
- Plant identification guides (if needed).
- Hand lens (x10 or x20).
- Wellington boots or walking boots.
- Outdoor clothing.
What will participants learn from the workshop (learning outcomes)?
To follow.