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Universities | Courses to Suit Your Needs | Research Opportunities | Accredited Courses

Universities

FSC has strong links with many universities and research facilities and has continued a programme of education and research and monitoring for over fifty years.The FSC offers long-term data sets, accredited courses in survey and identification skills and the opportunity for individuals to use FSC Centres as bases for research. In addition, FSC Publications works with The Linnean Society and publishes the AIDGAP keys.

Courses to suit your needs

Visits to FSC Centres can be day or residential, from one night to seven or more. High quality teaching sites have prior access agreements and all have been risk assessed to ensure safety. Safety sacks and first-aid cover are available at all Centres. FSC teaching staff are available to advise on course design using local site knowledge, and are happy to lead course days by negotiation.

Each Centre has wide range of opportunities for study, and further details may be obtained from the Centres direct. Enquiries are welcome at any FSC Centres and inspection visits are arranged free of charge.

Research Opportunities

The FSC has established a number of research links with colleges and universities. In particular, the FSC has access to secure land which provide ideal sites for long-term monitoring in a range of environments.

Accredited Courses

FSC works in partnership with a variety of organisations and institutions to provide formal qualifications in a wide range of environmental themes. Further details are available in the Professional Development section of this website.