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Vegetation Survey Training Course

 Description of project: 

The course provides an opportunity to learn vegetation survey methodologies and techniques for practical applications. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has a long history in vegetation surveys in many parts of the world and it is ideally placed to offer this kind of course. Taught by staff from Kew and its partners, the course comprises lectures on: - Fundamentals of vegetation classification and characterisation - Introductory GIS, Remote sensing, fundamentals and use of GPS - Survey methods and basics of mapping - Sampling techniques and design for environmental studies - Importance and use of local knowledge and field soil identification
Duration of training: 
Two weeks
Training period: 
14 – 25 September 2009
Target Audience: 
MSc students, PhD students as well as for early career researchers
Practical experiences: 
Practical components will take place at Kew culminating in a two day vegetation survey in the Ashdown Forest, Sussex
Seminars: 
Seminars with practical classes held at Kew
Other: 
Illustrated with case studies
Notes: 
Course fee: £1500 – EDIT funding is limited to £500
Name of mentor / supervisor: 
Justin Moat
Institution/Organisation: 
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
EDIT partner number: 
11
Unit/Department/Laboratory: 
HLAA
Address: 
Richmond Surrey TW9 3AB, UK