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Bryophyte Identification Training Workshop – Cumbria

This is an in-person training event for over 18s only, the course will involve walking on steep and uneven ground.

This is an person training course for over 18s only, the course will involve walking on steep and uneven ground.

Over the course of one day, our aim is to give you the tools and confidence to be able to identify a range of bryophyte species commonly found in temperate rainforest habitat. The course will include both theory and practical elements to fully support your learning.

What topics will be covered?

What is a bryophyte? The basics of bryophytes: mosses vs liverworts, growth forms, reproductive processes. Key identification features of mosses and liverworts. How to use a key to identify species in the field. The relationship between bryophytes and temperate rainforest.

What to bring?

  • Appropriate outdoor clothing including sturdy waterproof footwear (e.g. walking boots or wellies, and full waterproofs)
  • Pen and paper
  • Packed lunch
  • Camera/smartphone (if possible)
  • Hand lens (if possible but not necessary)

The Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife. This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Introduction to Ferns in Temperate Rainforests

This online workshop will teach you the basic biology of ferns, to help you identify some of the key species found in temperate rainforest.

A Limestone Fern

Ferns can act as indicators of temperate rainforest or oceanic woodland habitat. Some of the species seen in the UK’s temperate rainforests are found nowhere else on earth.

This online training workshop will cover the following topics:

  • Species morphology and reproductive processes
  • Ecological value and habitat requirements
  • Temperate rainforest species
  • Introduction to species identification
  • The use of data and biological records

The #Species Survival Fund Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife and other organisations. This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency

Introduction to Bryophytes in Temperate Rainforests

This workshop will teach you the basic biology of bryophytes, to help you identify some of the key species found in temperate rainforest.

Small patch of jagged, white Reindeer Moss amongst bright green plants

Bryophytes can be indicators of temperate rainforest or oceanic woodland habitat. Some of the species seen in the UK’s temperate rainforests are found nowhere else on earth.

This online training workshop will cover the following topics:

  • Species morphology and reproductive processes
  • Ecological value and habitat requirements
  • Temperate rainforest species
  • Introduction to species identification
  • The use of data and biological records

The #Species Survival Fund Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife and other organisations. This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Introduction to Lichens in Temperate Rainforests

This online workshop will teach you the basic biology of lichens and how to identify some key species found in temperate rainforest habitat.

branches and tree covered with lichens

Lichens can act as indicators of temperate rainforest or oceanic woodland habitat. Some of the species seen in the UK’s temperate rainforests are found nowhere else on earth.

This online workshop will teach you the basic biology of lichens, and give you the skills and confidence to identify some of the key species in the Lake District rainforest zone.

This two hour workshop will cover the following topics:

  • Species morphology and reproductive processes
  • Ecological value and habitat requirements
  • Temperate rainforest species
  • Introduction to species identification
  • The use of data and biological records

The #Species Survival Fund Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife and other organisations. This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency

Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training

Join us for an interactive training workshop to how to assess the condition of temperate rainforest habitat!

The Rapid Rainforest Assessment (RRA) has been used to assess the condition of hundreds of temperate rainforests across the UK. The new RRA streamlined app gets us thinking on the move and provides an instant summary of management recommendations.

This online workshop covers the following topics:

  • What is a temperate rainforest
  • What habitat characteristics define a temperate rainforest?
  • Where can we find temperate rainforest within the landscape?
  • What are the current threats to temperate rainforest in Cumbria?
  • Guidance in using the Rapid Rainforest Assessment and support using the RRA App for data collection

The #Species Survival Fund Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife and other organisations. This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Free

Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training

Join us for an interactive training workshop to how to assess the condition of temperate rainforest habitat!

The Rapid Rainforest Assessment (RRA) has been used to assess the condition of hundreds of temperate rainforests across the UK. The new RRA streamlined app gets us thinking on the move and provides an instant summary of management recommendations.

This online workshop covers the following topics:

  • What is a temperate rainforest
  • What habitat characteristics define a temperate rainforest?
  • Where can we find temperate rainforest within the landscape?
  • What are the current threats to temperate rainforest in Cumbria?
  • Guidance in using the Rapid Rainforest Assessment and support using the RRA App for data collection

The #Species Survival Fund Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife and other organisations. This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Free

Introduction to Lichen Identification

This online workshop will teach you the basic biology of lichens and how to identify some of the key rainforest species in Cumbria.

Lichens can act as indicators of temperate rainforest or oceanic woodland habitat. Some of the species seen in the UK’s temperate rainforests are found nowhere else on earth.

This online workshop will teach you the basic biology of lichens, and give you the skills and confidence to identify some of the key species in the Lake District rainforest zone.

This two hour workshop will cover the following topics:

  • Species morphology and reproductive processes
  • Ecological value and habitat requirements
  • Temperate rainforest species
  • Introduction to species identification
  • The use of data and biological records

This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Free

Introduction to Fern Identification

This online workshop will teach you the basic biology of ferns, to help you identify some of the key rainforest species in Cumbria.

Ferns can act as indicators of temperate rainforest or oceanic woodland habitat. Some of the species seen in the UK’s temperate rainforests are found nowhere else on earth.

This online training workshop will cover the following topics:

  • Species morphology and reproductive processes
  • Ecological value and habitat requirements
  • Temperate rainforest species
  • Introduction to species identification
  • The use of data and biological records

The Rainforest Restoration Project is being led by the Woodland Trust in partnership with Plantlife.

This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its Arm’s-Length Bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Free

Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training

Join us for an interactive training workshop to how to assess the condition of temperate rainforest habitat!

Wistmands Wood Building resilience rainforest

Join us for this workshop on how to assess the condition of temperate rainforest habitat using the Rapid Rainforest Assessment (RRA).

The RRA has been used to assess the condition of hundreds of temperate rainforests across the UK. The new app gets us thinking on the move and provides an instant summary of management recommendations.

This online workshop covers the following topics:

  • What is a temperate rainforest
  • What habitat characteristics define a temperate rainforest?
  • Where can we find temperate rainforest within the landscape?
  • What are the current threats to temperate rainforest in Cumbria?
  • Guidance in using the Rapid Rainforest Assessment and support using the RRA App for data collection

This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its arm’s-length bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.

Free

Rapid Rainforest Assessment Training

Join us for an interactive training workshop to how to assess the condition of temperate rainforest habitat!

Wistmands Wood Building resilience rainforest

Join us for this workshop on how to assess the condition of temperate rainforest habitat using the Rapid Rainforest Assessment (RRA).

The RRA has been used to assess the condition of hundreds of temperate rainforests across the UK. The new app gets us thinking on the move and provides an instant summary of management recommendations.

This online workshop covers the following topics:

  • What is a temperate rainforest
  • What habitat characteristics define a temperate rainforest?
  • Where can we find temperate rainforest within the landscape?
  • What are the current threats to temperate rainforest in Cumbria?
  • Guidance in using the Rapid Rainforest Assessment and support using the RRA App for data collection

This project is funded by the Government’s Species Survival Fund. The fund was developed by Defra and its arm’s-length bodies. It is being delivered by The National Lottery Heritage Fund in partnership with Natural England and the Environment Agency.