This course provides an introduction to ‘biological recording’, which is essentially the same thing as going out to enjoy watching wildlife, except that you also record what you see! By collating your observations in an organised way you can help add to our knowledge of wildlife and how to conserve it.
The course will cover the following topics:
• What is biological recording
• Why do we need records?
• What should you record?
• Where are you: maps, grid references, satellites and the web
• What have you seen: where to get help with identifications
• Writing things down: pencil and paper, databases and computers
• Where do records need to go?
The topics will be explored using a mix of presentations and activities. The course is suitable for people with no previous experience of recording wildlife, as well as those who already have some knowledge of the subject but would like to learn more.
This Biological Recording course runs from 09.30 to 16.30, please bring a packed lunch.
Martin Harvey has worked in biological recording for over 10 years, with Wildlife Trusts, environmental records centres and currently for the Open University’s Biodiversity Observatory project. He is a qualified tutor, and has led workshops on wildlife identification and recording for a wide range of organisations.
More information and how to book can be found on the FSC website