Introduction to Macrophyte Identification course: 1-2 July 2024 - FULLY BOOKED

This 2-day course will give participants and introduction of how to sample and identify a range of aquatic plants, using a pragmatic and practical approach to identify common and ubiquitous aquatic forms. It will provide an introduction to the survey method used to assess river macrophyte populations and will use a structured based approach pioneered by Nigel Holmes and subsequently refined by the tutor. This approach allows the identification of plants using easily recognisable features (e.g. submerged linear leaved, paired broad leaved marginal, etc.). This approach does not always follow the traditional botanical approach but has been shown to be an effective way for people to learn and accurately identify aquatic plants. The course will comprise talks and presentations, lab practicals looking at fresh specimens and visits to local river sites. Tim Jones is an experienced freshwater ecologist and aquatic plant expert – he has run plant training courses for many years and together with Nigel Holmes ran the accreditation plant scheme for the Environment Agency.

Dates: 1 & 2 July, 2024

Location: RiverLab, Dorset

Tutor: Tim Jones

Price: £375 - THIS COURSE IS FULLY BOOKED - Please email info@fba.org.uk to be added to the reserve list.

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