Preliminary Ecological Appraisal

Phase 1 Habitat Survey & UK Hab Self-study Course

Dates: 4-week self-study distane-learening course

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Our ever popular Phase 1 Habitat and UK Hab Survey course introduces participants to the Phase 1 & UK Hab survey methodologies to classify habitats. The course will be run as a combination of the following:

  • Series of pre-recorded videos
  • Self-organised phase 1 habitat or UK Hab survey of site local to the participant

The course content will include the following elements:

  • Introduction to phase 1 habitat & UK HAB surveys
  • Phase 1 habitats
  • Terrestrial invasive plant species
  • In-depth look at indicator species of a range of common habitats (grasslands, ruderal, and ephemeral and short perennial habitats)
  • Protected species surveys and Local Records Centre (LRC) searches undertaken as part of Preliminary Ecological Appraisals (PEAs)
  • Phase 1 reporting
  • Phase 1 mapping using QGIS
  • The course will cost £60.00 inclusive of VAT.
  • A certificate of attendance is available on request.

Contact us on 029 2065 0331 or enquiries@acerecology.co.uk for more information or to enrol.