Branch out with your learning on this beginners’ introduction to British trees in winter. You will start with some simple tree biology to reveal more about how these giants of the plant kingdom function and appreciate their importance within the environment. You will then head outside for practical tips to begin winter field identification of the most common species.
Tutor: Dr Jackie Symmons
Dr Jackie Symmons is an experienced freelance ecologist and conservation land management adviser from Mid Wales. She has an extensive background in delivering conservation field research and training from wild deer impacts to marine and terrestrial environment habitat surveys. She is also currently working in the area of natural resource resilience and climate change mitigation.