Phytosociology Course
This Phytosociology Course equips you with skills to design relevé plots, gather vegetation and environmental data, construct species-by-plot tables, apply diversity metrics, ordination, clustering and indicator species analysis, and produce maps, management units and low-impact trail recommendations based on real ecological gradients. Perfect for biological sciences professionals aiming to enhance field methods, apply clear metrics and make sound conservation choices.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
Learn to design relevé plots, collect standardised vegetation and environmental data, build species-by-plot tables, apply diversity metrics, ordination, clustering and indicator species methods, and create maps, management units and low-impact trail recommendations rooted in actual gradients and regional ecology.
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Develop skills
- Design phytosociological surveys with robust short-gradient sampling plans.
- Analyze plant communities using DCA, NMDS, PCA and key diversity metrics.
- Build clean species-plot tables and explore relevé data in R.
- Interpret environmental gradients linking soil, climate and disturbance to vegetation.
- Translate findings into maps, management units and low-impact trail recommendations.
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