UKHab and Biodiversity Metric Habitats

Course Details

What level of UKHab training is this course?

Advanced

Who is this course suitable for?

Practitioners who have completed the UKHab Intermediate training courses and wish to extend their knowledge of the range of UKHab habitats, the habitat types used in the Statutory Biodiversity Metric and the relationship between the systems.

Do I need to have used UKHab already?

Yes. Participants will have some experience of using UKHab and extracting data into the Biodiversity Metric.

What does the course cover?

An extensive range of UKHab primary and secondary codes will be covered, focusing on identifying and differentiating categories that are sometimes confused. The relationship between all Biodiversity metric habitats, except intertidal and lake types, and the equivalent UKHab habitats will be described. The course gives the opportunity to explore the nuances of habitat identification and mapping in more detail than other UKHab courses.

Learning outcomes

• Understanding of the power of UKHab combined codes to fully describe habitat features.
• Understanding of the links and pitfalls of the relationship between UKHab and Biodiversity metric habitat types.
• Appreciation of the resources available to support robust habitat identification.
• Improved confidence in tackling less frequently encountered ecosystem and habitat types.
• Clarity on the suitable choices for extracting UKHab data into Biodiversity metric habitats.

How is this course delivered?

This online course runs over two days. Each day consists of a 3-hour session starting at 10 a.m. Between the two sessions, participants will be asked to complete a short task, which should take about an hour.