Surveying Trees
Target Audience: Ecological consultants- Intermediate level
This one-day course aimed at consultants will allow participants to build on knowledge gained at other courses, and will provide an understanding of trees and the techniques needed to survey them effectively. The course will comprise some theoretical classroom sessions and a practical exercise.
Course Content Includes: 
- Legislation in respect of trees and bat roosts
- Use of trees by bats
- Survey methodologies
- H&S requirements for safe tree surveys
- How to recognise signs of bat usage in trees
- Evaluate of potential tree roosts
- An initial tree survey for bat roosts and use of appropriate survey equipment
Prior knowledge: 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 email Dave Sutton at BCT.
Equipment: A list of required equipment will be sent with the pre-course pack.
2012 Courses
| Dates | Venue | Availability |
| 20 March | Hinchingbrooke Country Park, Cambs | Spaces available |
| 20 November | Bewerley Park, N. Yorkshire | Spaces available |
| 3 December | Richmond Park, Surrey | Spaces available |
Cost
£165. Maximum 15 people.
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.
