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Broadleaf & Conifer Trees: Winter Identification & Ecology
Discover Shropshire’s winter woodland on this 2.5 day handson tree identification course at Preston Montford Field Studies Centre, just outside Shrewsbury. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, ecology student, conservation volunteer or simply curious about the natural world, this practical workshop will help you confidently build skills in identifying both broadleaf trees and conifers during the winter months.
With leaves gone, winter can be one of the trickiest times to recognise species but also one of the most rewarding. Through guided woodland walks and expert tuition, you’ll learn to use reliable features such as buds, bark, twigs, needles, cones and overall tree shape.
What You’ll Learn
How to identify UK broadleaf and conifer species in winter
Key features: bud patterns, bark textures, branching, silhouettes, cones and needles
Ecological insights into common woodland species and their winter adaptations
How to build confidence in field ID across a range of local habitats
Ideal for:
Beginner and intermediate naturalists
Conservation volunteers & countryside workers
Earlycareer ecologists and students
Anyone looking to deepen their winter tree knowledge
With leaves gone, winter can be one of the trickiest times to recognise species but also one of the most rewarding. Through guided woodland walks and expert tuition, you’ll learn to use reliable features such as buds, bark, twigs, needles, cones and overall tree shape.
What You’ll Learn
How to identify UK broadleaf and conifer species in winter
Key features: bud patterns, bark textures, branching, silhouettes, cones and needles
Ecological insights into common woodland species and their winter adaptations
How to build confidence in field ID across a range of local habitats
Ideal for:
Beginner and intermediate naturalists
Conservation volunteers & countryside workers
Earlycareer ecologists and students
Anyone looking to deepen their winter tree knowledge
Fri 6 Feb to Sunday 8 February
Preston Montford, Field Studies Council, Montford Bridge, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY4 1DX
£340 (non-residential) - £550 (residential)Friday 13:00 - 19:00
Saturday 10:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
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