Planning and Designing Large Scale Surveys

Target Audience: Ecological consultants- Intermediate level

This one-day course aimed at consultants will allow participants to build on knowledge gained on other courses, and will provide an understanding of the considerations required to plan and design large scale surveys. This course will look at the types of large scale developments that may be encountered, specific legislation and planning requirements for these sites, assessing the extent of surveying and identifying the techniques to use to ensure sufficient data is collected to sufficiently assess the potential impacts.

Course Content Includes: 

• Introduction to large scale development
• Planning and legislation
• Assessment, preparation and planning
• Survey techniques and standards
• Interpreting results
• Case studies

Prior knowledge: Please note that this is not a basic level course, it is assumed that participants will have attended Bat Ecology and Conservation, Surveying for Bats and Interpreting Your Bat Surveys, or have the equivalent skills and knowledge. If you are unsure about whether this course is the appropriate level, please contact Dave Sutton.

Equipment: A list of required equipment will be sent with the pre-course pack

2012 Courses

Cost

£165

Discounts

£5 for BCT members (Join today to receive your discount!)

NB: Corporate members may be entitled to additional discounts. Click here for more information on becoming a corporate member

To book

To book a place on this course, click here to download the booking form.