Identifying Lichens – MMU
Schedule
Fri Sep 06 2024 at 06:30 pm to Mon Sep 09 2024 at 04:00 pm
Location
FSC Rhyd-y-creuau | Betws-y-coed, WA
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This lichen identification course consists of a blend of field and laboratory sessions, focusing on morphology, biology, ecology and chemistry of lichens.This course will include a series of field visits to local sites around the Field Studies Council Centre, Rhyd-y-creuau, located within Snowdonia National Park. With the rich lichen diversity across this area, the Centre is perfectly situated for an introductory course to lichens, especially with the spectacular variety that can be found in North Wales. The knowledge and skillset acquired over the duration of this course will equip you with the confidence to delve further into lichens as a group, where follow-up support is offered by the course tutor.
What will be covered during this course?
The course will be delivered through a combination of presentations, laboratory identification sessions and practical field work. Field work will involve visiting a range of habitats where the specimens can be identified within an ecological context.
Defining the lichens – how their life cycle and ecology differs from other groups, with a brief introduction to their structure and function.
Identification, description, ecology and distribution of a range of lichens.
Particular emphasis on ecologically important groups, including those which may be bioindicators.
How to use a lens in the field to look for characteristic structures.
Climatological, geological and other factors which affect lichen distribution.
Please refer to our website for further information and to book. Different booking options are available.
https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/identifying-lichens-mmu/
#Lichen #Ecology #Nature
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Where is it happening?
FSC Rhyd-y-creuau, Rhyd Y Creuau, Betws-Y-Coed, LL24 0HB, United Kingdom,Betws-y-CoedEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
