Wetlands are a major habitat in the British Islands. They can support vast flocks of wintering waterfowl are home to a wide range of insects and plants. These areas can also capture and store carbon helping to reduce the impacts of climate change. They help prevent flooding of property and infrastructure. Waterlogged soils also preserve details of humans early history in these islands. However many of our wetlands are under threat. This course will explore wetland wildlife and their role in help taking climate change.
Course aim
Wetlands are important habitats in the British Isles. This course will be an introduction to the ecology and history.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- This course is for beginners
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Name three major British wetlands
- List five groups of plants and animals living in wetlands
- Describe two ways in which wetlands can reduce effects of climate change.
What else do I need to know?
No equipment or books are required
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