COURSE INFORMATION

Scheduled Dates: 06 – 17 Jan 2025 | 14 – 25 Apr 2025 | 07 – 18 Jul 2025 | 06 – 17 Oct 2025

Duration: 2 Weeks

Customized dates and one-on-one sessions can be organized.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This two-week course is designed to provide participants with an in-depth understanding of ecological monitoring, focusing on techniques, tools, and methodologies for assessing ecosystem health, biodiversity, and environmental changes. Participants will explore the principles of monitoring different ecosystems, learn how to collect and analyze ecological data, and understand how this data informs decision-making for conservation and sustainable management. The course will combine theoretical sessions with hands-on field activities and data analysis, offering participants practical skills to apply in real-world ecological monitoring projects.

TARGET GROUP

•    Environmental scientists and researchers
•    Conservation practitioners and managers
•    Ecologists and biologists working in wildlife and habitat management
•    Students and early-career professionals in environmental studies or ecology
•    Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in environmental conservation
•    Government agencies or local authorities responsible for land use, agriculture, and environmental policy

COURSE OUTLINE

Introduction and Basics of Ecological Monitoring
•    Introduction to Ecological Monitoring: Definitions and Importance
•    Historical Context and Evolution of Ecological Monitoring
•    Types of Monitoring: Biodiversity, Habitat, Species, and Environmental Indicators
•    Monitoring Objectives: Scientific Research vs. Management Goals
•    Basic Concepts in Ecology Relevant to Monitoring (Ecosystems, Species Interactions, Biodiversity)
•    Key Metrics in Ecological Monitoring: Abundance, Diversity, and Condition
•    Methods of Ecological Data Collection: Field Surveys, Remote Sensing, and Citizen Science
•    Tools and Technologies for Monitoring: GPS, Drones, Cameras, and GIS
•    Hands-On Activity: Using basic monitoring tools for data collection
•    Designing an Ecological Monitoring Program: Setting Objectives, Selecting Sites, and Sampling Methods
•    Fieldwork and Data Collection Planning: Sampling Designs, Protocols, and Standardization
•    Practical Exercise: Designing a small-scale monitoring program
•    Data Management: Organizing and Storing Ecological Data
•    Introduction to Data Analysis Software and Tools (e.g., R, Excel, QGIS)
•    Practical Exercise: Preparing field data for analysis

Data Analysis, Interpretation, and Application
•    Data Analysis in Ecological Monitoring: Descriptive and Statistical Techniques
•    Analyzing Biodiversity Data: Richness, Evenness, and Diversity Indices
•    Hands-On Activity: Analyzing data from a field survey using statistical tools
•    Remote Sensing and GIS for Monitoring: Satellite Imagery, Vegetation Indices, and Habitat Mapping
•    Case Studies: Applications of Remote Sensing in Ecological Monitoring
•    Practical Exercise: Using GIS to analyze landscape-level data
•    Interpreting Monitoring Results: Trends, Thresholds, and Ecological Indicators
•    Communicating Results: Reports, Graphs, and Maps for Stakeholders
•    Practical Exercise: Creating a monitoring report with findings from collected data
•    Ethical Considerations in Ecological Monitoring: Consent, Impact, and Community Involvement
•    Challenges in Ecological Monitoring: Data Quality, Access, and Interpretation

REGISTRATION

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PAYMENT
    Fees Payment - All fees are payable strictly in advance 2 working days before the course starting date.
    Cancellation Fee - Cancellation of any participant 5 working days before the start day of a course will incur a 20% cancellation fee.
    We regret that no cancellations will be accepted within 2 working days of a course, but substitutions may be made.