This 2-day course will introduce learners to indicator plant species of Upland Priority Open Habitats using botanical keys to enable recognition. As we observe and discuss indicators for degraded or remnant conditions of these priority open habitats, we can make informed decisions on the most suitable locations for woodland creation.
Tutor: Matt Collis
Matt Collis is a freelance ecologist based in Devon who works mainly across the southwest. As a generalist ecologist, he has a good practical knowledge of most taxa including a range of botanical, ornithological and mammalian survey skills. He has been teaching ecology skills for over a decade, running courses for the Field Studies Council, BTO and Wildlife Trust. He also runs his own wildlife tourism business ‘Devon Wildlife Tours’ and is an international wildlife guide covering largely Europe and Canada.
