Botanical identification training and survey opportunities in a selection of upland hay meadows. There are three days of free training for beginners, and also botanists wishing to refresh their skills. Wildflower, grasses and surveying 4 June 9:45 am - 4:30 pm. Grasses and sedges identification training 11 June 9:45 am - 4:00 pm. Botanical survey training, quadrats and meadow assessments 18 June 9:45 am - 4:30 pm, We require a minimum involvement of 1 full day of helping to survey a meadow following the training. Beginners should attend all three days, if possible. More experienced botanists can choose which days to attend based on their previous experience. Newbiggin Village Hall, DL12 0TX.
Flexible on demand training - takes 1-2 hours to complete
A practical guide to enhancing and maintaining biodiversity on school or college grounds, this free online training course is aimed at managers of any outdoor setting. The course has been developed by Natural England and Department for Education in collaboration with the National Biodiversity Data…
Courses are run on demand and usually last for 3 days (including assessment) Get in touch on 07855571312 or ctlogue@aol.com
Courses include the following: Safe Use of Pesticides (PA1) Boom Mounted Sprayers (PA2) Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (PA3) Slug Pellets and Granular Applications (PA4) Hand Held Applicators (PA6) including Application in or near Water (PA6AW), Stem Injection, Stump Treatment, Invasive Weeds…
The course takes on average 4 hours to complete. Upon registration, candidates have full access to course content including a downloadable workbook and HD videos. At the end of course, candidates will answer multiple choice questions.
Himalayan balsam is one of the most widespread and impactful invasive plant species across the UK and Ireland. Unfortunately, it is also a plant that is frequently mismanaged, or ignored until it creates monocultures. This new course, the first of its kind, teaches candidates how to practically…
Our Level 2 Horticulture (Adult) course is based at our Kirkley Hall campus, and you will receive your timetable previous to starting your course.
Unlock a world of natural beauty with our Level 2 Horticulture, tailored for those eager to forge a path in the gardening and landscaping industries. This dynamic programme, provides not just theoretical knowledge but hands-on practical experience in commercial gardening, plant care,covers…
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