2024 course “Otter Survey and Ecology” delivered to a range of professionals including from NGOs, government agencies and private consultants
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2024 course “Otter Survey and Ecology” delivered directly to two large ecological consultancies
“I’m a licensed otter surveyor but haven’t undergone formal training for a number of years. Great opportunity to consolidate and refresh skills and discuss current issues e.g. licensing, survey standards and terminology.” Associate Ecologist
“Great to learn the ecology and field signs and then immediately pout into practice – really got my eye in…. The slides will be very useful to look back on when writing reports.” Graduate Ecologist
“Very beneficial insight into [otter] resting places – how to identify these and report on them.” Project Ecologist
“A better understanding of otter ecology gives me a better idea of how to handle and manage data from clients.” Senior Ecologist
2024 CIEEM course “Otter Survey and Ecology” – Kelso, Scotland
“Having the research side of things incorporated to the course is really important to me and it makes a huge difference in how we work.” Consultant Ecologist
“The camera-trapping info is extremely valuable, as well as the many examples which were very eye opening. Overall, an extremely enjoyable and engaging course.” Assistant Ecologist
“[It benefitted me by] opening my mind to the possibilities that lie beyond the standard text and accepted wisdom.” Consultant Ecologist
“Pat and Mel… answered all our question[s] fantastically, and [it] will enhance my professional practice.” Ecologist
2019 CIEEM course “An evidence-based approach to camera-trapping” – Reading, England
“I found the mechanics talk by Patrick very helpful as I didn’t know how the cameras works. I also felt Mel’s knowledge was very useful to the camera-trapping projects I have been involved in.”
“Field activity extremely relevant to one of [my] current projects and analysis very helpful in terms of building on [the] study.”
“The information about camera trap functioning (PIR sensors, detection zone) was very useful and interesting.”
“Practical sessions really added to learning outcomes.”
2017 CIEEM course “An evidence-based approach to camera-trapping” – Edinburgh, Scotland
“An excellent and though provoking course.”
“Best CIEEM training event ever!”
“Combination of academic and practitioner experience: both very useful and complementary.”
“The extracting and analysis of data was excellent – the resources provided including camera-trap footage and Excel spreadsheets will be an excellent resource aid.”
Pat White | Method(Ec)ology 