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Monitoring and Surveying for Conservation
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Centre:
Preston Montford
Tutor:
Sue Townsend
Dates:
Friday 10 September-Friday 17 September 2010
Sole Occupancy Room:£494
Shared Room: £424
Non-Res: £346
Level:Intermediate / Improvers Professional Development Course. Course accredited by Birkbeck, University of London
This practical, vocational course focuses on techniques for surveying and monitoring selected groups of animals and plants for the analysis of habitat and communities, including Phase 1 and 2 surveys and the National Vegetation Classification. Day topics are likely to include: red grouse management, butterfly census and diversity indices. The emphasis will be on evaluating the methodologies and examining the financial implications of site monitoring and surveying thus helping to improve the understanding for all currently involved or wishing to be employed in site management for conservation. This course is designed for the Birkbeck University of London MSc in Countryside Management as a stand alone module and is suitable for others who wish to study at this level.
Sue Townsend is Head of Centre at Preston Montford. As an experienced course director for university ecology programmes, she has designed this course in conjunction with Birkbeck College. She is experienced in the identification, data analysis and planning skills necessary for monitoring and surveying.
This
course is part of our programme of Professional Development Courses.
You can find out more in the Professional
Development section of this website.
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Birkbeck specialises in the provision of higher education through evening and short courses for those who earn their living or are engaged in other activities during the normal working day. The FSC is working in partnership with the Birkbeck to offer a week-long residential course at Preston Montford as part of the Certificate/Diploma or Masters programme in Countryside Management. For further information please visit the Birkbeck website.
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