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Following on from the successful pilot intermediate lichen course level 1 (Lichen Laboratory Extension and Fieldwork course (LEAF 1) in May 2023, there will be another exciting 4-day face to face course at this level at Preston Montford near Shrewsbury, SY4 1HW.
This is designed for those who have completed a Lichens for Absolute Beginners Course (LABS) and have followed up with a 12-month period of self-directed post course lichenology and those with a similar skill level.
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Please note these are personal thoughts and not a representation of BLS opinion. The State of Nature Report 2023 was published on 27th September. Our BLS database records were used to evaluate the overall state of lichens across England, Wales and Scotland. This gave a reassuring snapshot of lichen expansion in England with an average increase of 80%.
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Olympus cameras, now rebranded OM-System, have brought out a new version of the Tough camera, the
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BLS members may be interested in this art exhibition to be held in Ramsgate, Kent over the coming week.
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A pilot course, known as LEAF, was developed to support the learning of people who had previously met via Zoom (as part of a LABs group- Lichens for Absolute Beginners). The Aim was to provide a face to face experience to develop practical skills in the laboratory and field situations.
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This summer the British Lichen Society sponsored a Summer Student project in collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society. This has produced designs for lichen interpretation boards for the RHS garden in Devon: Rosemoor.
The boards are linked by a trail that can be accessed by downloading a pdf map or through the IZI.travel app. The app provides audio directions around the trail and additional information for many of the stops.
