2015 Courses at Durrell Conservati
An Introduction to GIS for Conservation Managers
16th February – 21st February 2015
Location: Jersey
Most of the great issues confronting modern conservation have a spatial element. This five day course is designed to provide participants with an understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). GIS is a computing tool that provides high quality data to underpin conservation action, allowing information about species, habitats and landscapes to be described, analysed, and graphically represented.
The course is co-directed by Durrell Conservation Academy staff in association with Dr Mark O’Connell, Director of Ecological Research & Training.
Course fee: £575 - On-site accommodation is available for £35 per night, including meals.
Facilitation and Communications Skills
23rd February – 27th February 2015
Location: Jersey
During the course you will learn and practise essential workshop facilitation skills, including:
- Decision making
- Conflict management
- Cross-cultural sensitivity
- Group dynamics
- Active listening
- Consensus building
The course is co-directed by Dr Susie Ellis, Executive Director of the International Rhino Foundation, and Dr Kristin Leus, Programme Officer for CBSG-Europe, in association with Durrell staff. It will be based at Durrell Conservation Academy at Durrell's headquarters on the Island of Jersey, British Channel Islands.
Course fee: £575 - On-site accommodation is available for £35 per night, including meals.
Endangered Species Recovery
20th July – 31st July 2015
Location: Jersey
The Endangered Species Recovery (ESR) course is a two week introduction to the issues and practical skills involved in saving threatened species from extinction. You will develop a critical understanding of biodiversity conservation and the issues it raises, as well as practical research skills. This course is perfectly suited for those wanting an up to date summary, and has also proved invaluable to those considering a career change to conservation as a profession.
The course will be based at Durrell Conservation Academy at Durrell’s headquarters in Jersey. Teaching will be delivered by Durrell’s own conservation specialists and several internationally renowned experts brought in from elsewhere.
Course fee: £1,000 - On-site accommodation is available for £35 per night, including meals.
Latest Developments in Primate Conservation
6th September – 10th September 2015
Location: Jersey
The course is designed for anyone working in or considering working in the field of primate conservation, or others simply wishing to gain a detailed up to date understanding of this topic (e.g. educators). You will develop your knowledge of the latest primate conservation theory, and gain key practical skills.
The course is run in conjunction with primate conservation practitioners within Durrell, and confirmed guest lecturers, leading gorilla specialist Ian Redmond OBE, primate expert Prof John Fa, and Emeritus Professor Simon Bearder from Oxford Brookes University.
A limited number of opportunities will be available for course participants to gain practical primate husbandry experience alongside the course.
Course fee: £575 - On-site accommodation is available for £35 per night, including meals.
Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Birds
5th October – 9th October 2015
Location: Jersey
The Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Birds is a five-day course designed to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully manage and breed birds in captivity. The course is targeted at curators, keepers and veterinarians from zoos and other institutions (e.g. universities) and private keepers involved in the captive management of birds.
The course will be run by Durrell's Bird Department in conjunction with Durrell Conservation Academy. Course faculty will include visiting experts in bird husbandry and conservation.
Course fee: £575 - On-site accommodation is available for £35 per night, including meals.
Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Callitrichids
13th October – 16th October 2015
Location: Jersey
Conservation Breeding and Husbandry of Callitrichids is a four day intensive course designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to successfully manage and breed primates, particularly callitrichids in captivity. The course is targeted at curators, keepers and veterinarians from zoos and other institutions (e.g. universities) involved in the captive management of primates.
The course will be run by Durrell Conservation Academy in conjunction with Durrell's mammal and veterinary departments. Course faculty will include visiting experts in callitrichid husbandry and conservation.
Course fee: £460 - On-site accommodation is available for £35 per night, including meals.
Durrell Conservation Academy
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Direct: +44 (0)1534 860037
Fax: +44 (0)1534 860002
Direct: +44 (0)1534 860037
Fax: +44 (0)1534 860002
academy.volunteer@durrell.org
www.durrell.org
Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue,
Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
www.durrell.org
Les Augrès Manor, La Profonde Rue,
Trinity, Jersey JE3 5BP
Channel Islands, United Kingdom
