Invasive Plant Identification Course

Our Invasive Plant Identification course is aimed at surveyors who are already working in the invasive weed sector wanting to gain further knowledge and understanding of Invasive Species as listed in Schedule 9. On this course candidates will be provided with an opportunity to work with live samples and expand their knowledge on invasive species that are causing problems within the UK.

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What will the course provide?

This one-day workshop will provide candidates with the opportunity to be hands-on with more than 15 common terrestrial invasive species in the UK. The course will focus upon:

• Identification of live specimens
• Ecology and habitats for each species
• UK distribution
• Similar native and/or non-native species
• Growth stages
• Biosecurity

What species will we be looking at?