Phase 1 Habitat Survey Course – March 2022
This phase 1 habitat survey course will take place in March 2022.… Read More
Biodiversity Net Gain, what is it and why is it important?
Biodiversity net gain (BNG) is the end result of a process applied to infrastructure development so that overall, there is a more positive outcome for biodiversity. The process itself follows the mitigation hierarchy, which sets out that everything possible must … Read More
Phase 1 Introductory Course – 21st July 2021
Phase 1 Introductory Course – 21st July 2021… Read More
Self-Study Phase 1 Habitat Survey Course
Our phase 1 self-study phase 1 habitat course will introduce participants to the Phase 1 methodology to classify habitats. This course will be run as a combination of the following: Series of pre-recorded videos Self-organised phase 1 habitat survey of … Read More
Acer Ecology Courses 2021
Acer Ecology will be running a range distance-learning wildlife courses in 2021. The Ecology Training Courses 2021 are aimed at anyone with an interest in local wildlife but could also be useful for undergraduates and postgraduates students or for anybody … Read More
BatExplorer Training Course – 28th September 2021 (Zoom Course)
Our course, which is aimed at beginners and intermediate users, aims to give participants the knowledge and skills to use the Bat Explorer software to analyse bat survey recordings and present their findings of surveys using the Batlogger or other … Read More
Introduction to QGIS Training 14th and 21st April 2021
This course which runs over two mornings introduces the use of QGIS (an Open Source Geographic Information System (GIS)) and will explain how QGIS software can be used to undertake a range of ecological mapping functions. Learning Outcomes By the … Read More
Top Bat Books for Ecologists
An article on some good bat books for ecologists. … Read More
How To Get Ahead In Ecology: Tips & Advice For Graduates Part II
How and where can I make myself noticed to potential employers? Becoming a graduate isn’t easy. University can wrap you in a comfort blanket where you can study but also have money provided for you from your student loan. Losing … Read More
Remember, Remember, Wildlife This November
As the scary costumes get put away for another year, we welcome in the last month of autumn. The clocks have gone back an hour and we are waking up to dark and cold mornings, but that’s no excuse not … Read More
