UKHab Wetlands

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 deepen their knowledge of wetland habitats across the UK and how to describe and map them.

Do I need to have used UKHab already?

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

What does the course cover?

The UKHab Version 2.0 (2023) primary (to Level 5) and secondary codes relating to wetlands 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 the exploration of these important habitats in much more detail than is possible in other UKHab courses.

Learning outcomes

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