Field Research Posts

Pre-Fieldwork Safety Checklist for Wetland Researchers
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Pre-Fieldwork Safety Checklist for Wetland Researchers

A practical pre-fieldwork checklist for wetland researchers: site-specific risk assessment, safety kit, wader and cold-water sense, lone-working...

How to Measure Peat Depth and Carbon Storage in a Bog
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How to Measure Peat Depth and Carbon Storage in a Bog

Peat depth and carbon stock are measured with simple tools and careful arithmetic. Here is how to probe, core, describe and calculate carbon in a bog.

Seasonal Wetland Bird Survey Checklist for Spring and Autumn
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Seasonal Wetland Bird Survey Checklist for Spring and Autumn

A practical checklist of species, timings and survey methods for monitoring migratory birds on UK wetlands through the spring and autumn passage seasons.

How to Conduct a Rapid Wetland Health Assessment: A Field Guide
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How to Conduct a Rapid Wetland Health Assessment: A Field Guide

A practical field protocol for judging wetland condition quickly and repeatably, using hydrology, vegetation and soil indicators, plus tips on...