# Event Details - **Event Name**: Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:45 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A 1-day course giving participants the skills and confidence to identify a wide range of woodland plantsAbout this EventA 1-day course giving participants;the skills and confidence to identify a wide range of woodland plants (including grasses and bryophytes)the knowledge to carry out Phase 1 and NVC woodland surveyThis course will introduce participants to roughly 40 of the most familiar (and some rather unfamiliar) woodland flowers, grasses, bryophytes, shrubs and trees in the stunning RSPB reserve at Garston Woods, near Blandford Forum, Dorset. The day will cover recognising ancient woodland indicator species, a brief look at different management regimes and their effects on woodland ecology, and survey techniques for Phase I and NVC.At the end of the day participants will have the chance to carry out a mock survey in groups to test their skills.Lifts available from Salisbury station on request - see Directions section below.About the tutorDominic Price is a highly regarded botanical tutor and has been running courses for all levels of ecologists since 2007. He is director of The Species Recovery Trust and specialises in the conservation of endangered species. He is the author of A Field Guide to Grasses, Sedges and Rushes and co-author of The Photographic Guide to Winter Trees and Shrubs.What to bringNotebook/clipboardLunchFoldable chair for lunch and some of the taught element (ground can be damp and nettly!)A copy of the handout can be found on our training resources page here. Please do have a browse of the species list before the day if you are new to this all, as it help your memory on the day!We apologise that there are no loos at the site, but plenty of trees! Any problems on the day please call Dominic Price on (07968) 786390.Please inform us of any relevant medical requirements/conditions we should be aware of prior to the course.Schedule10.00 Welcome and start10.10 Woodland plant ID and comparison of management regimes12.30 Lunch (shorter if weather bad)1.15 Look at UKHAB and Condition Assessment of Woodland2.00 Participants to carry out quadrat surveys4.00 Departure (or earlier if we get chilly/wet)DirectionsREAD CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU SET OUT!The Reserve is just north of the village of Sixpenny Handley, which lies north of the A354 Salisbury to Blandford road. We are not meeting in the public car park, but in an unsigned private volunteers carpark - this is about 200m south of the main one, and we will start the course from here. I will be there to open the gate at around 9:30, so if you get there earlier you may have to wait at the public carpark.There is a photo of the gateway below so you know what to look for.If using Satnav SP5 5PB will get you to just south of the woods, follow up the road until you see an open gate (if you reach the public entrance just turn around and drive back down).Google maps - click HERE.what3words:///clown.uppermost.forgetDue to poor signal we will not be able to contact you if you are in the wrong carpark - so please try and avoid being the one person who goes the wrong car park every year and delays the start of the course.In order to reduce our carbon footprint and reduce the car park spaces we use at training sites, if you can travel by train to Salisbury Train Station, or if you are staying in central Salisbury overnight, we are happy to provide you with a lift to and from the training site. Please message us before you buy your ticket/accommodation to arrange.Adverse weatherThis is an outdoor run course on an exposed site, and as such we request that participants bring suitable clothing including sunhats, sunblock, and full waterproofs & fleeces. As the climate breaks down, we do occasionally have severe weather where either it is very difficult to take notes due to prolonged heavy rain, or temperatures have reached a point where long exposure can be detrimental to health.In these instances, we will run a condensed version of the course, where we aim to see all the species before lunch but have less time to take notes on them. We will then give attendees free access to the corresponding online course for 24 hours, which means you can take notes and look at the species in more detail in the comfort of your home. We have built a corresponding online catalogue of courses for this purpose, and we therefore feel we can offer the same training experience while looking after attendees' welfare in the field.Therefore if you look at the forecast before the course and start panicking - don’t worry, we’ve got you!Course certificateThis course can be used as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). We invite attendees to download their own certificate and complete the numbers of hours spent on the course, as we are aware some attendees spend more time reading up about courses before the day, and writing their notes up and sitting the online course tests afterwards. The hours on your certificate should accurately reflect this time.Feedback from previous courses‘Great course – Dom ensured all of the different levels within the group were catered for, without holding anyone up or making them feel awkward’‘Great - informative and entertaining! Lots of species learnt’'Overall very good, lovely teaching style which kept your interest and attention throughout. Thank you.’'Dom has got the delivery of the course just right, using various methods to help participants remember details of each species, usually involving a good dose of humour, ensures that we all came away feeling confident of our newfound ID skills. I'm delighted to realise that my brain is still capable of retaining new information, this is mainly down to the expert delivery of the course.' https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/083aa570-c03b-11f0-a20f-a71ece99b432-rimg-w1200-h638-dc444b2d-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/blandford-forum/woodland-plants-identification-and-survey/100001769262063459 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, virtual, business, meetups, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 4.27, max: 105, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Blandford Forum - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Garston Woods - **lat**: 50.9651291 - **long**: -1.9970438999999942 - **full address**: Garston Woods, Sixpenny Handley, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b0cbbebad19717225e1c06521390dc1b744cac03ba875ba3ed94e9bb23c8f292-rimg-w1200-h900-dc485c31-gmir.jpg?v=1763002053 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey being held? - **A:** Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 03:45 pm at Garston Woods, Sixpenny Handley, Blandford Forum, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey? - **A:** Ticket prices for Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey range from GBP 4 to GBP 105 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityFull priceGBP 105 + GBP 5 fee + GBP 18 taxAvailableA Field Guide to Grasses, Sedges & RushesGBP 16 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 3 taxAvailableHand LensGBP 7 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 1 taxAvailableLanyardGBP 4 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 1 taxAvailableCombo pack - 3x books, hand lens, lanyard & pencilGBP 58 + GBP 3 fee + GBP 10 taxAvailableA Field Guide to BryophytesGBP 22 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 4 taxAvailableWinter Trees: a photographic guide to common treesGBP 13 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 2 taxAvailableT-ShirtGBP 16 + GBP 1 fee + GBP 3 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey? - **A:** Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey is organized by The Species Recovery Trust. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Woodland Plants - Identification and Survey is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Blandford Forum, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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