30th August 2019 | Growing Well / Levens Hall Park

Endoscope Use for Arborists

This course follows on from the Bats and Trees Awareness course and is designed for arborists, and arboricultural surveyors who routinely inspect trees
Endoscope Use for Arborists

Time & Location

30th August 2019
Growing Well / Levens Hall Park, Low Sizergh Farm, Sizergh, Kendal LA8 8AE, UK

About the event

The course covers the following topics;

  • Bat biology and ecology, this is covered in more detail that on the Bats and Trees Awareness course;
  • The law, including the legislation that protects bats and their disturbance;
  • How to identify potential evidence of bats;
  • The responsible use of endoscopes;
  • The Method Statement which covers non-licensed arborists for using endoscopes;
  • British Standard 8596 - Surveying for bats in trees and woodland; and
  • What to do if you find bats.

The morning session is supported with handouts and detailed visual aids to assist learning.

During the afternoon session we visit a woodland to carry out a practice survey where we will examine potential roost features (PRF's) using torches and endoscopes.

Price: £150pp (incl VAT)

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