Sorry I have just realised that I had sent out an old email instead of the new version with forthcoming dates, so you won't need a time machine to be able to attend!
Here is what it should be, ignore the last one: Please reply to Rowenna or Pete whose contact details are at the bottom of this post. Please do not reply to this group or we all get lots of emails! We now have confirmation of the other two water vole training days to be held at Arundel Wildfowl and Wetland Trust. Details are listed below Water vole trapping, survey and monitoring training days For the second year running, we are pleased to be offering the opportunity to help on a research project investigating water vole populations in the lower Arun Valley. We are running 2 training days for you to gain experience in: * water vole trapping and handling * water vole genetic monitoring * water vole field sign surveys * mink presence monitoring Water voles are protected species and trapping and handling requires a license. This is an excellent opportunity to work under a licensed project to gain a range of experience in water vole surveying. The provisional timetable for the day: 07.00 - 10.00: Check water vole traps and process and release captured individuals 10.00 - 10.15: Coffee break 10.15 - 11.00: Welcome introduction and water vole trapping best practise talk Water vole conservation, predator monitoring and background to project talk 11.00 - 13.00: Water Vole sign surveys 13.00 - 13.45: Lunch 13.45 - 16.00: Check mink raft and introduce genetic monitoring methods 16.00 - 18.00: Check water vole traps and process and release captured individuals When: Thursday 1 September 2011 Saturday 3 September 2011 Where: Arundel Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Cost: £40.00 per person All proceeds are going to the genetic research of water voles across Sussex to help gain a better understanding of water vole movement across the landscape. Contact: Rowenna Baker, email: row_ba...@hotmail.com or Peter King, email: peter_ki...@hotmail.com to book your place. Please note that there are only 6 places available per day. Important information: On booking your place, you will receive an email confirming your booking and details of where and when to meet on the day. We will provide you with a kit list. Lunch is not included, so please bring a packed lunch with you on the day and lots of water. Penny Green Species Officer Sussex Biodiversity Record Centre http://sxbrc.org.uk | 01273 497521 Sussex Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee under the Companies Act. Registered in England, Company No. 698851. Registered Charity No. 207005. VAT Registration No. 191 305969. Registered Office: Woods Mill, Henfield, West Sussex BN5 9SD. Telephone 01273 492630
