YPP Training: Monitoring Peatlands

Monitoring Peatlands

Join Yorkshire Peat Partnership's expert practitioners to learn how to...

• Design future-proof peatland monitoring for robust data collection.

• Harness the potential of UAVs of remote monitoring.
• Engage stakeholders with impactful communication.

This one-day course is delivered in a classroom setting, with engaging presentations enhanced by discussion of real-world case studies. Monitoring Peatlands is highly recommended as CPD for peatland restoration practitioners, as well as those managing, monitoring and studying peatlands.

Course Topics

Introduction to peatland monitoring: Monitoring methods for blanket peatland habitats, including justification, project design and implementation.

Remote monitoring with UAVs: Use of UAVs (unpersoned aerial vehicles) for peatland monitoring.

Sustainable monitoring: How to fund a monitoring programme, gain support, and make effective use of the data.

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

Venue

The Whernside Building, Craven College, Aireville Campus Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD

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Accessibility

The course is hosted in a classroom setting with step-free access available. 18+.

What to bring/wear

Notepad & pen or laptop if desired for note taking.

Catering

Please note that lunch is not included. Hot drinks are provided. A small fridge and microwave are available.

Joining us on the day

Sign in at the Whernside Building reception from 9am. You will be directed to the break room where refreshments will be available. The course will start at 9:30.

Parking

Free parking is available at Craven College. Please note that this car park permits reverse bay parking only.

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Public transport

Craven College is a 15min walk from Skipton Train Station through Aireville Park.

Or from Skipton Train Station or Skipton Bus Station take the 580 bus to Farm Shop (opp), then cross the road and follow the signs for pedestrian access to Craven College main campus.

Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! Please email us at peat.training@yppartnership.org.uk

About Yorkshire Peat Partnership

Yorkshire Peat Partnership is restoring peatlands in the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks and Nidderdale National Landscape. Our goal is to restore and conserve upland peat resources in order to ensure the long-term future of these unique and valuable habitats. We are an umbrella organisation led by Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places.