Skills For Ecology

Hay Meadow Restoration

Learn how to restore species-rich hay meadows with Carol Edmondson, from site selection and preparation to sowing, monitoring, and enhancement.

Endemic Vertebrates of the UK and Ireland

Learn about the vertebrate species and subspecies that are found in the UK and Ireland, but nowhere else in the world with James Hardin-Morris.

Endemic Plants of the UK and Ireland

Learn about the plant species and subspecies that are found in the UK and Ireland, but nowhere else in the world with James Hardin-Morris.

Endemic Whitebeams of the UK and Ireland

Learn about the endemic whitebeams found only in the British Isles with James Hardin-Morris.

Introduction To Camera Trapping

Learn what camera trapping is, how it works, types of trail camera, key features, and choosing the right equipment for your needs with MammalWeb.

Deploying Camera Traps

Learn where and how to set camera traps, adjust settings, avoid common issues, and add your sites to the citizen science project MammalWeb.

Classifying Camera Trap Footage

Learn to review, identify and classify footage, manage data, and share camera trap findings through MammalWeb.

Identifying Mosses

Ryan Clark covers recognising and identifying mosses, covering key features, common species, field techniques, and recording guidance.

Identifying Ferns & Allies

Join us for an introduction to fern and horsetail morphology and identification with Henry Miller.

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Ferns of the UK: Spleenworts

Explore the Spleenworts (genus Asplenium) in the British Isles: morphology, habitats, and identification with Henry Miller.

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Ferns of the UK: Male & Buckler Ferns

Learn to identify Male and Buckler Ferns (genus Dryopteris) of the British Isles with Henry Miller.

Using Wildlife Observation Apps

Delve into the pros and cons of using various wildlife observation apps for recording wildlife with Keiron Derek Brown.

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iRecord 101

Learn about the iRecord online wildlife recording application and how to use it to collate site biodiversity data with Keiron Derek Brown.

Checking and Validating Your Wildlife Records

Learn how to use Record Cleaner to check, validate and improve your wildlife records before sharing them with recording schemes and LERCs with Keiron Derek Brown.

Biodiversity for Sustainable Goals

Learn about how to ensure biodiversity is considered when planning work towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Crayfish Surveys and Conservation

The White-clawed Crayfish, the UK’s only native crayfish, is endangered due to habitat loss, water decline, and invasive Signal Crayfish, which spread disease. Dr. Nicky Green covers surveys, conservation, and invasive species management.

Drones Surveys for Ecology

Drones can be used to survey landscapes and capture high-resolution data informing conservation and site management practices. Aaron Bhambra covers planning and undertaking manned and autonomous drone surveys for ecology.

Flower-Insect Timed (FIT) Counts

Learn how to do FIT Counts—a 10-min survey tracking pollinator visits to flowers. this Skills For Ecology course covers ID tips, recording methods, and how your data helps pollinator conservation in the UK with Dr Miranda Bane.

Invasive Plants in the UK

Invasive plant species are non-native plants that have a proven ability to spread and cause severe problems for native UK plants and the environment. Explore 8 of these species with Henry Miller in this Skills For Ecology course.

Surveying For Beetles

Discover the world of beetle surveys. Explore practical techniques, ideal timings, and diverse habitats to help track beetle diversity and strengthen conservation efforts, from beginner-friendly approaches to advanced monitoring methods.

Surveying For Dragonflies

Discover the world of dragonfly and damselfly surveys. Learn key techniques, timing, and habitats to help monitor these vital indicators of freshwater health, from beginner-friendly methods to advanced recording approaches.

Surveying For Pollinators

Discover how to survey pollinators. Learn key techniques, sampling methods, and study design to monitor bees, hoverflies, and more for research and conservation.

Wildlife Detection Dogs

A dog’s sense of smell is at least 100,000 times more sensitive than ours. Learn about working with detection dog handlers to locate scats, nests and animal carcasses with Louise Wilson in this Skills For Ecology course.