Gymnosperms Course
Boost your career in biological sciences through the Gymnosperms Course. Gain skills to identify key western conifers, design effective field studies, analyse ecological data, and apply insights to practical conservation and forest management strategies. This hands-on program equips you with tools for real-world environmental challenges spanning taxonomy, data analysis, dendrochronology, and adaptive planning.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Gymnosperms Course offers a practical overview of western U.S. conifers, covering field identification, taxonomy, study design, and monitoring. Participants learn to gather and handle ecological data, use statistical and spatial analysis tools, interpret tree-ring and remote sensing data, and create actionable strategies for conservation, fire management, pest control, and climate adaptation, backed by protocols and resources.
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Develop skills
- Design gymnosperm field studies with robust plots, sampling, and data QA/QC.
- Identify western U.S. conifers using key traits, dichotomous keys, and vouchers.
- Analyze gymnosperm data with GLMs, mixed models, SDMs, and demographic tools.
- Apply dendrochronology techniques including ring-width, climate-growth links, and stress signals.
- Develop monitoring plans and strategies for fire, pest, and climate adaptation.
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