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Volunteer Training: Invasive Non-Native Species

03-05-18 10:00 - 16:00
Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB, UK
Address: Mallard Way, Doncaster DN4 8DB, UK

 

A must for all volunteers working on the river. We will learn about Non-Native Invasive Species (INNS) on the river, how we can help deal with the problem and how we can avoid spreading them. The course will involve:

  • Intro to Invasive species and how to identify them
  • How to survey and record invasive non-native species
  • How to use Yorkshire Wildlife Trust’s INNS Mapper to prioritise treatment in the Don Catchment
  • Overview of last year’s INNS treatment in the Don Catchment.
  • Biosecurity – What is it? Why is it important?

Location: Yorkshire Wildlife Trust – Potteric Carr Visitor Centre [Meeting Room], Doncaster.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Refreshments & Lunch provided

Please book your place by downloading a booking form here

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