Wetland Habitats

This course will provide an overview of freshwater wetland habitats (excluding running water) including ponds, covering: - indicator/characteristic flora and fauna species; protected species; the environmental value of wetlands for climate change/water quality/flood mitigation; pond creation/management including positive and negative indicators that help inform management techniques; invasive species and other threats; succession stages.

LA ecologists, SNCO/NGO conservation officers, students, ecological consultants, wardens, rangers.

A basic knowledge of wetlands including management issues

• Learn how to identify and classify a range of different wetland habitats using UKHab including ponds, marshes, fens, wet grassland.
• Learn 15+ indicator/characteristic flora and fauna species of wetlands.
• Awareness of protected species found in wetlands.
• An understanding of threats to wetland habitats including the impacts of invasive species, succession and climate change.
• Have an understanding of management issues and legisation for wetland habitats.