Course curriculum

    1. Welcome to Invasive Plants in the UK

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    2. Invasive Plants in the UK

    3. Q&A with Henry Miller

    4. Literature References

    5. Further Info
  • £10.00
  • 1 hour of video content

What will be covered during this course?

Aimed at ecologists, conservationists, botanists, biological recorders and environmental professionals looking to develop identification skills in recognising invasive plant species.

  • Recognise and differentiate eight invasive plant species widely spread in England and Wales, as listed by the UK government, including how to distinguish them from similar native or non-invasive species.

  • Understand the typical habitats and environmental conditions where these invasive plants are commonly found, aiding in targeted identification during fieldwork.

  • Develop species recognition skills essential for ecologists, conservationists, rangers, and site managers, supporting informed biodiversity monitoring and site management decisions.

Ecology tutor

Henry Miller

Botany Specialist

Henry Miller is a botanist working on Species Conservation Assessments at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, on projects in Ethiopia and tropical America. At Kew, he is also researching the taxonomy of Asian buckthorns (Rhamnaceae) using DNA sequencing. Outside of work, Henry is the co-recorder for Middlesex with the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland, and for the botany section of the London Natural History Society. He enjoys learning about and identifying a wide range of species.

Reviews

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Identifying Invasive Plants

Rachel Brindle

This course is extremely useful in identifying the most prevalent species of invasive plants, and is especially useful in helping with mis-identification and accurate identification of these plants. There is some excellent follow up resources mate...

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This course is extremely useful in identifying the most prevalent species of invasive plants, and is especially useful in helping with mis-identification and accurate identification of these plants. There is some excellent follow up resources material too.

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