Acorn Ecology Ltd

Phase 1 habitat surveying is a system of mapping habitats as a baseline to further survey work and is the industry standard used by ecologists throughout the UK. This introductory level course will greatly enhance your understanding of Phase 1 habitat surveys and give you confidence in carrying them out. The field experience gained will be relevant to both consultancy and conservation.

During the course you will:

- Gain an understanding of why, how and when Phase 1 habitat surveys are used.
- Gain field experience of identifying and recording habitats.
- Learn identification of dominant plant species.
- Prepare a Phase 1 habitat map in the classroom.

The Phase 1 handbook is essential if you want to carry out a Phase 1 habitat survey and we recommend that you buy one from the book shopon our website prior to attending the course.

Please note that the course is partly field based and you will be required to walk up to 3 km and on uneven ground, so please ensure that you are capable of this before booking.

Other details:

Where: The course will be held at our training centre at The Granary, Westpoint, Sidmouth Road, Exeter, EX5 1DJ. In case you need to stay overnight, we have provided a list of local accommodation.

Date: Monday 3rd September 2012.

We will arrange additional dates according to demand. If you are unable to attend this date and would like to be informed about upcoming dates, please e-mail us at info@acornecology.co.uk.

Times: The course will start at 10:30am and will finish at around 4:30pm.

Price: The price of the course varies according to your situation: £105 (standard fee); £85 for unemployed/full time students/full time volunteers (proof required); and £130 if your organisation is paying. This fee covers tuition only. Prices are inclusive of VAT.

How to book: You can book on-line by clicking the 'Buy Now' button below and selecting the appropriate rate. Alternatively you can complete the attached formand send a cheque or request an invoice.

Once you have booked, we will e-mail you to confirm that your booking has been received.