This MOCK FISC is a chance to practice being in the environment of a FISC, with information given on what to expect on a real FISC, how best to undertake a FISC and, advice on how to work on improving/maintaining your level.
The aim of the FISC is to measure botanical skills in real-life situations. FISC aims is to make people less fearful of being assessed. Evidence shows that there is no-one who can identify all plants correctly, so you do not need to worry that you might not be perfect.
Need to use a flora to identify flowers, but rusty on the botanical words? This handy guide illustrates the main characters used in identification, including specialist terminology for leaves and parts of the flower.
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.