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Excellent, knowledgeable tutors who covered the topics clearly and answered questions/led discussions in a very productive manner(Recreation & HRAs) ...
It did exactly what it set out to do. I feel much more informed about Commons generally and about the process involved in S38 applications(Commons Management) ...
A dry and complicated subject i.e. HRA regulations was interspersed with practical examples and research which helped to illustrate the HRA requirements(Recreation & HRAs) ...
Good location, food, facilities, trainers & audience(Commons Management) ...
The best training I have had this year (if not longer)(Commons Management)...
Training
Footprint Ecology runs a small number of scheduled and bespoke courses each year covering areas in which we have specialist expertise. These courses are open to all and may be held at our Wareham office or in other parts of the country. Group sizes are kept small to enhance the learning experience and prices are kept as low as possible. Courses are run by Footprint staff but we may bring in outside experts or run combined courses with others.
Scheduled courses
Each year we run a programme of courses open to all and reflecting areas of current interest; topics and booking details are provided here.
Bespoke Courses
Clients often request in-house training on specific topics. Bespoke courses can be tailored to particular groups of participants and held at a venue of choice.
Scheduled courses
We regularly hold training courses in Habitats Regulation Assessments (HRA), Bird Disturbance, GIS, and Counting Visitors. All course fees include training materials and refreshments, and most courses are located in Dorset. Trainees on our courses have included county ecologists, ecology consultants, rangers and wardens as well as employees of Natural England, Forestry Commission and charities such as wildlife trusts. If you are interested in one of our courses, or would like to be on a mailing list for course updates, please contact us.
Balancing nature conservation and access at countryside sites - online 26th to 28th November 2024 (3 mornings).
£250 excluding VAT
An online course covering how recreation can impact species and habitats, visitor use of sites, and ways to manage access to minimise impacts. It will draw on the latest research and Footprint Ecology's work across the country.
This course will be particularly relevant for those struggling to assess recreation impacts or address issues on particular sites. Participants will come away from the course informed of the range of risks associated with different types of access, an understanding of how to collect and monitor visitor use and a general understanding of how visitors behave. The course will provide a range of examples of solutions and best practice in managing access.
Day 1: Introduction, context, recreation impacts to species and habitats.
Day 2: Recreation use of countryside sites, why access is important, how people behave (how they travel to sites, factors that influence where people go, activities, route lengths) and how to monitor visitor use.
Day 3: How to balance recreation provision and nature conservation. Looking at examples of visitor management from the UK and further afield, covering access infrastructure, signage, communication and provision of alternative greenspace.
The course will be limited to 12 participants and will involve a mix of presentations, exercises and group discussions.
To book use the contact form below, or email training@footprint-ecology.co.uk
About our courses
All in person courses include food (locally sourced and where possible organic) and refreshments. Vegetarian and special diets can be catered for - please let us know if you have any special requirements. All scheduled courses are at our Dorset office in Wareham Forest unless otherwise stated.
How to book places on a course
To reserve a place on a course contact the Practice Manager on 01929 552444 or e-mail training@footprint-ecology.co.uk. Your place will be confirmed on receipt of the completed booking form.
How to pay for a course
For organisations and companies we can raise an invoice to be paid within 30 days by BACS or cheque. Please ensure you supply a purchase order number if that is required by your accounts department.
Alternatively, we can take card payments here via our website using Paypal. A VAT receipt will be supplied.
Cancellations
Footprint Ecology reserve the right to cancel courses due to unforeseen circumstances. Where courses are cancelled by Footprint any fees paid will be credited in full. If you find you have to cancel, we will do our best to fill your place on the course, however if the cancellation is less than 14 days before the course and we cannot fill your space, we cannot refund your fee.
Bespoke courses
In addition to scheduled courses we also run bespoke courses which can be designed and run for particular groups or issues. This has cost savings and allows clients to have a course exactly tailored to their requirements and held at their premises if preferred. The courses we offer reflect our areas of expertise, but we have an extensive network of associates who we can bring in to complement our expertise to produce a tailor-made course. Some examples of in-house training we have supplied are:
- Coastal bird disturbance
for Natural England at various locations - GIS mapping
for Butterfly Conservation and Dorset Wildlife Trust - Statistical analysis techniques for invertebrate communities
for Natural England
Trainees on our courses have included county ecologists, ecology consultants, rangers and wardens as well as employees of Natural England, Forestry England and charities such as wildlife trusts. If you are interested in one of our courses, or would like to be on a mailing list for course updates, please contact us.
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