Summer School - Field Ecology and Conservation in the UK, 27 July - 3 August 2019, University of Oxford, UK

Overview

We are currently tethering on the brink of an anthropogenic mass extinction event with species in almost all wildlife showing a world-wide decline. This is particularly true for densely populated and intensively farmed countries such as the UK. In this course, we will explore the reasons behind this decline and the measures that we can take to mitigate it. We will gain a practical understanding of how species diversity is measured in the field for a range of taxa, but with a focus on plants and invertebrates and look at the conservation strategies and restoration and reintroductions projects taking place in the UK. The course will be partly field based (with excursions to Wytham Woods, ‘the laboratory with leaves’, an ancient woodland managed by the university since the 1940s and to a local Oxford nature reserve) and partly class based (introducing field techniques, ecological concepts and interactive discussions on conservation strategies).

Field trip 1 – Warneford Meadow and Lye Valley – freshwater invertebrates and Vegetation. 29 July 9am - 12. This nature reserve is located in the Headington area of the city, so can either be reached by public transport or by hiring a minibus.

Field trip 2 -  Wytham Woods – trees and birds. 31 July 9am - 2pm. Wytham Woods is located approximately 6 miles west of the city and can only be accessed by hiring a minibus.

Field trip 3 – Warneford Meadow – Insects and butterflies. 02 August from 9am - 12. This nature reserve is located in the Headington area of the city, so can either be reached by public transport or by hiring a minibus.

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Application

Early enrolment is advised as many courses fill before February.

Enrolment Online

• Prospective students may enrol online by navigating to the desired course page and then clicking the 'apply online' link at the bottom of that page.
• Closing Date:

  • Enrolments will be accepted up to 1 May 2019.

• Payment:
  • Online enrolments require payment in full at the time of registering.

Enrolment by Post, Fax or Email attachment

• Those who do not wish to register online or who have specific requirements (e.g. disabled suite accommodation) should contact the Programme Administrator directly.
• They should complete the application form, link below, and send it to the Programme Administrator (address shown below).
• Although we try to honour students' first choice of course, sometimes a course fills-up rapidly. Please therefore indicate a second choice of course on your application form.
• Confirmation will be sent to you with an invoice which may be paid either online or by bank transfer, credit/debit card or cheque/banker`s draft.
• Closing Date:
  • Enrolments will be accepted up to 1st May 2019
• Payments:
  • Participants are required to pay the full fee within 30 days of the invoice date.

English Language Requirements

If English is not your first language you must supply suitable evidence (an original certificate that is not more than two years old and issued by a responsible body) that you have reached the Standard overall score, plus the additional requirement before you may be offered a place.

Confirmation and Further Information

Enrolment Online

Successful enrolments will be confirmed automatically.
The full description of the course, which includes recommended prior reading, is available on the website.

• A 'Further Information' email will be sent to you within 3 days of your online enrolment. This is important, as it contains the details of the essays you need to write. If you do not receive it, check your junk mail folder and then email us.

Enrolment by Post, Fax or Email attachment

Confirmation of your registration will be sent by email (or post if you do not use email), along with a copy of the full description of the course, which includes recommended reading.

• A 'Confirmation of Enrolment' email will be sent to you within 3 days of your online enrolment. This is important, as it contains the details of the essays you need to write and your invoice. If you do not receive it, check your junk mail folder and then email us.

Further Information

Joining Notes/Travel Advice Notes which provide information on how to get to Rewley House, arrival and departure times etc will be made available on our website. Those who enrolled through the Programme Administrator, and hence may not have access to the Web, will receive a printed copy by post when available.

For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.