Training

BTCV London has a programme of Short Courses for both beginners and professionals, covering a wide range of subjects, from Leadership and Risk Assessment to Practical Conservation Skills, Tree and Wildflower Identification, Surveying and Monitoring. For more details see this programme (PDF 250KB) or the BTCV website.

BTCV also offers bespoke training courses to volunteer groups and organisations who require advice and guidance in the safe and effective running of practical conservation and horticultural projects.  For further details please contact: Clif Osborne, Training Development Officer, by e-mail or phone 020 7278 4294.

The Highgate Literary & Scientific Institution is running a botany course for beginners and more advanced students, led by top London botanist David Bevan, from 19 Sepember 2011 to 19 March 2012. See the HLSI website for more information.

The Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management runs a sereis of conferences, workshops and masterclasses for professional ecologists. See the IEEM website for full details.