Plant Identification Course
This course equips you with essential plant identification skills for environmental professionals. Learn to compile precise regional species lists, craft field identification keys, document plants via photos, and integrate identifications into monitoring programmes, invasive species tracking, rare plant conservation, and habitat assessment strategies for informed decision-making.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
Gain practical skills to create regional plant species lists, analyse habitats, identify trees, shrubs, herbs, and grasses using field observations and photos. Develop identification keys, maintain accurate records, and connect plant identifications to monitoring, conservation efforts, and data-driven reporting for effective environmental management.
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Develop skills
- Compile regional species lists rapidly using floras, red lists, and herbarium records.
- Identify major plant groups in the field with photo-supported trait analysis.
- Develop straightforward dichotomous keys and reference tables for team use.
- Produce professional identification notes, photo vouchers, and validated species documentation.
- Integrate plant identifications with monitoring, invasive alerts, and conservation planning.
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