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Hazel Dormouse: Handling and Survey Methods (18-07-2025)
This one day course provides a basic introduction to dormouse ecology, with more detailed information on survey and handling techniques. The training includes practical sessions on dormouse handling and nibbled nut identification.
Provider
CIEEM, Herne Bay(For price, check with provider)
This course is available on the CIEEM website.
Description
Summary
This one day course provides a basic introduction to dormouse ecology, with more detailed information on survey and handling techniques. The training includes practical sessions on dormouse handling and nibbled nut identification.
Description
A practical handling session will enable participants to check nest boxes in Wildwood’s captive enclosures and to handle, sex and weigh adult dormice. There may also be the opportunity to observe or handle baby or juvenile dormice depending on time of year and breeding success.
Who Should Attend?
Those currently training for a dormouse handling licence or those who already hold a licence but haven't handled dormice for a while and require a refresher session or to improve their technique.
Knowledge Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Prior Knowledge
No prior knowledge is assumed, but some basic dormouse ecology knowledge would be helpful.
Learning Outcomes
- To develop safe and correct handling skills.
- To practise accurate sexing, weighing and assessment of breeding condition and age.
- To know how to identify nibbled nuts and dormouse nests.
- To be able to summarise nest box and nest tube monitoring methods.
- To know how to complete recording forms.
About CIEEM
We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Our Vision is of a healthy natural environment for the benefit of current and future generations.
With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice we are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as our members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment.
By working together, we believe we can make a difference, leading to a world rich in biodiversity for the benefit of us all, now and in the future.
