The Marsh Fritillary in Wales

Summary

This Marsh Fritillary training combines 1.5 hours of online learning followed by a half day session in the field, which involves an in-person field trip to the National Trust site Welshmoor, Swansea.

Description

We will look at The Marsh Fritillary specifically in Wales and consider the following:

Distribution and threats
Life cycle
Habitat requirements
Management
Survey methods
Implications for working on planning applications on potential Marsh Fritillary sites

Who Should Attend?

Land managers, local authority ecologists and planners, conservation officers in SNCOs or NGOs, students, graduates, ecological consultants, environmental managers, wardens, rangers.

Prior Knowledge

No prior knowledge required

Learning Outcomes

• Identify marsh fritillaries
• Understand their ecology
• Understand management requirements

Refreshments

Please bring your own refreshments

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