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The aim of the course is to offer progression for intermediate stage lichenologists with a focus on identifying the epiphytic lichen communities of woodland.
The course will involve field and laboratory work. Attendees may bring specimens of their own. Microscopes will be provided but participants are welcome to bring their own microscopes.
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The aim of the course is to offer progression for advanced and intermediate-advanced lichenologists in this specialist field.
The main focus will be on identification. Attendees are encouraged to work on their own Graphidaceae specimens
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Two new courses planned for later this year, at Intermediate Level 2 and Advanced level. An advanced course with Gothamie Weerakoon on lichens of the Graphidiaceae and a course on epiphytic lichens with Pat Wolseley,Maxine Putnam and John Skinner.
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Skills and Knowledge for Lichenologists ( Feb 2024) - a new version of
this document is now on the website. There are minor changes to the 2023
version, but the four stages are broadly as described previously.
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The second application for a golf course on the internationally important lichen site at Coul Links in South-East Sutherland, has been called in by the Scottish Government after permission was given by Highland Council, giving hope that this application might still be turned down.
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We were really impressed with the response to the photo competition - thank you to everyone who entered. The different interpretations of the two themes were as many and varied as the lichens that were photographed. The display of over forty photos really brightened the reception room for those of us attending the AGM weekend in person. Many thanks to Bill Unwin for organizing the competition.
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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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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).
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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.