Gymnosperms Course
Elevate your biological sciences career through the Gymnosperms Course. Gain skills in identifying key western conifers, designing field studies, analysing ecological data, and applying insights to conservation and forest management decisions. This hands-on programme equips you with practical tools for real-world environmental challenges, from taxonomy to climate adaptation strategies.

4 to 360 hours flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Gymnosperms Course provides a focused, hands-on overview of western U.S. conifers, covering field identification, taxonomy, study design, and monitoring. Participants learn to collect and manage ecological data, use statistical and spatial tools, interpret tree-ring and remote sensing data, and develop conservation, fire, pest, and climate-adaptation strategies with practical 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, pests, and climate adaptation.
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