Endoscope Use for Arborists

30th August 2019

Growing Well / Levens Hall Park

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

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)