This beginner-intermediate course will focus on lichens as they are found in birch and pine woodland.
You will be introduced to some of the characteristic lichen species and their identification characteristics as can be seen with a hand lens in the field, as well as investigate the range of substrata present in these habitats and the specific lichen communities these attract, and aspects of their ecology.
This course will cover:
- Characteristic lichen species of birch and pine woodland
- Identification of lichens
- Lichen substrata and the lichen communities they attract
- The contribution of lichens to the ecology of birch and pine woodland
For further information and to book, please visit the Field Studies Council website.