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.
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Grasses guide
Want to start identifying grasses? The FSC grasses guide features a manageable list of 30 species, all widespread and common. Descriptions and diagrams demystify specialist terms, from awns to spikelets. Also included is a multi-access key to vegetative characters.
Ancient woodland indicators guide
Featuring over 40 flowering plants and ferns that give evidence a site has been continuously wooded for centuries.