The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) hierarchical structure and secondary codes is described in detail, including new codes. Mapping protocols including use of polygon, line and point features are explained. Attendees are asked to do some simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) are discussed.

This course is predominantly aimed at individuals with little or no experience of recording habitats. It has been designed for students or those who have just qualified. The ability to recognise at least some common plants, trees and shrubs will be assumed.

The requirements of habitat mapping in the field, such as the allocation of a single identified habitat to an area or linear feature, will be explained. The need for rigour and the approach to deciding boundaries between habitats will be covered.

UKHab Version 2.0 and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric 4.0 are described with focus on updates from earlier versions. The relationship between Metric condition assessment criteria and UKHab 2.0 is explained. The application and interpretation of Metric condition assessment criteria in the field and calculation of condition outcome scores for a range of terrestrial habitats is covered.

The UK Habitat Classification (“UKHab”) will be introduced with a focus on broad and primary habitats in the Primary Habitat hierarchy as well as the frequently used secondary codes. Habitat identification and mapping will be practiced in field visits to a range of habitats on the University Campus and upland fringe on the nearby Ochil Hills.

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) hierarchical structure and secondary codes is described in detail, including new codes. Mapping protocols including use of polygon, line and point features are explained. Attendees are asked to do some simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) are discussed.

The course introduces habitat surveyors and ecologists to the UKHab interface with Biodiversity Net Gain, with specific reference to UK Good Practice Guidance and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. The course focuses on baseline survey data collection and BNG baseline credit calculations and explores other aspects of the BNG process in relation to development.

Course Details What Level of UKHab Training is this course? Advanced Who is this course suitable for? The course is aimed principally at consultant and local authority ecologists with some […]

The course introduces UKHab and describes approaches to desk-based mapping, the importance of pre-survey preparation and how to map features using polygons, points and lines. We will focus upon woodland, grassland, heathland and scrub habitats.

UKHab Version 2.0 and Biodiversity Metric 4.0 are described with focus on updates from earlier versions. The relationship between Metric 4.0 condition assessment criteria and UKHab 2.0 is explained. The application and interpretation of Metric 4.0 condition assessment criteria in the field and calculation of condition outcome scores for a range of terrestrial habitats is covered.

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) hierarchical structure and secondary codes is described in detail, including new codes. Mapping protocols including use of polygon, line and point features are explained. Attendees are asked to do some simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) are discussed.

The course introduces habitat surveyors and ecologists to the UKHab interface with Biodiversity Net Gain, with specific reference to UK Good Practice Guidance and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. The course focuses on baseline survey data collection and BNG baseline credit calculations and explores other aspects of the BNG process in relation to development.

The UK Habitat Classification (“UKHab”) will be introduced with a focus on broad and primary habitats in the Primary Habitat hierarchy as well as the frequently used secondary codes. Habitat identification and mapping will be practiced in field visits to a range of habitats on the University Campus and upland fringe on the nearby Ochil Hills.

This course is predominantly aimed at individuals with little or no experience of recording habitats. It has been designed for students or those who have just qualified. The ability to recognise at least some common plants, trees and shrubs will be assumed.

The requirements of habitat mapping in the field, such as the allocation of a single identified habitat to an area or linear feature, will be explained. The need for rigour and the approach to deciding boundaries between habitats will be covered. Examples of UKHab maps in different landscapes will be shown and discussed.

This course gives the opportunity to explore the full range of variation in habitats across the UK that are dominated by trees and shrubs.

This course gives the opportunity to explore the full range of variation of grasslands and heathlands across the UK and to use the power of Levels 4 and 5 and a range of secondary codes to describe these important habitat features.

This course gives the opportunity to explore the full range of variation in wetlands across the UK and to use the power of Levels 4 and 5 and a range of secondary codes to describe these important habitat features.

The requirements of habitat mapping in the field, such as the allocation of a single identified habitat to an area or linear feature, will be explained. The need for rigour and the approach to deciding boundaries between habitats will be covered. Examples of UKHab maps in different landscapes will be shown and discussed.

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) hierarchical structure and secondary codes is described in detail, including new codes. Mapping protocols including use of polygon, line and point features are explained. Attendees are asked to do some simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) are discussed.

The course introduces habitat surveyors and ecologists to the UKHab interface with Biodiversity Net Gain, with specific reference to UK Good Practice Guidance and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. The course focuses on baseline survey data collection and BNG baseline credit calculations and explores other aspects of the BNG process in relation to development.

The course introduces UKHab and describes approaches to desk-based mapping, the importance of pre-survey preparation and how to map features using polygons, points and lines. We will focus upon woodland, grassland, heathland and scrub habitats.

This course gives the opportunity to explore the full range of variation of grasslands and heathlands across the UK and to use the power of Levels 4 and 5 and a range of secondary codes to describe these important habitat features.

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) hierarchical structure and secondary codes is described in detail, including new codes. Mapping protocols including use of polygon, line and point features are explained. Attendees are asked to do some simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) are discussed.

UKHab Version 2.0 and Biodiversity Metric 4.0 are described with focus on updates from earlier versions. The relationship between Metric 4.0 condition assessment criteria and UKHab 2.0 is explained. The application and interpretation of Metric 4.0 condition assessment criteria in the field and calculation of condition outcome scores for a range of terrestrial habitats is covered.

This course gives the opportunity to explore the full range of variation in wetlands across the UK and to use the power of Levels 4 and 5 and a range of secondary codes to describe these important habitat features.

The course introduces habitat surveyors and ecologists to the UKHab interface with Biodiversity Net Gain, with specific reference to UK Good Practice Guidance and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. The course focuses on baseline survey data collection and BNG baseline credit calculations and explores other aspects of the BNG process in relation to development.

This course gives the opportunity to explore the full range of variation in habitats across the UK that are dominated by trees and shrubs.

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) hierarchical structure and secondary codes is described in detail, including new codes. Mapping protocols including use of polygon, line and point features are explained. Attendees are asked to do some simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) are discussed.

The course introduces habitat surveyors and ecologists to the UKHab interface with Biodiversity Net Gain, with specific reference to UK Good Practice Guidance and the Statutory Biodiversity Metric. The course focuses on baseline survey data collection and BNG baseline credit calculations and explores other aspects of the BNG process in relation to development.

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) hierarchical structure and secondary codes is described in detail, including new codes. Mapping protocols including use of polygon, line and point features are explained. Attendees are asked to do some simple identification and mapping on screen using the coding system and field key. UKHab applications in ecological practice (such as being the basis of Biodiversity Net Gain) are discussed.