UKHab Grasslands

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 develop a deeper understanding of grasslands across the UK and methods for identifying and mapping them.

Do I need to have used UKHab already?

Yes. Participants will have some experience using UKHab and be aware of the fundamental features of this habitat type.

What does the course cover?

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) primary (to Level 5) and secondary codes relating to grasslands are described in detail. Mapping protocols and field methodologies for recording these features are explained. Participants are asked to undertake some identification and mapping on screen using the UKHab coding system and field key. The course allows exploration of these important habitats in much more detail than is possible in other UKHab courses.

Learning outcomes

• Understand where all grasslands fit in the UKHab structure.
• Understand the historical and biogeographical context of UK grasslands.
• Use of the Habitat Field Key and other UKHab resources to aid the identification of grasslands.
• Identify and describe habitat features using the full range of Secondary Codes available for these habitat types.
• Understand how to collect and interpret grassland field data.
• Confidence in identifying and mapping the full range of variation in these habitat types.

How is this course delivered?

This online course is delivered over a 3-hour session starting at 10 a.m.