Our campus is located on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, between two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty providing an ideal location to study conservation. The Degree is validated by the University of Hull and was developed with input from local employers including the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. The College has a land-based specialism and is a member of Landex, which allows for a more practical offer than courses at traditional universities, additionally you will be offered the opportunity to complete an additional professional qualification such as Outdoor First Aid or a practical “ticket” such as Sit Astride ATV training alongside your degree. If a 3-year degree is not for you the course can be studied as stand alone years, with a Certificate of HE at Level 4 after one year and a Foundation Degree in Conservation and Wildlife Management after 2 or a final “Top-up” course if you wish for a full BSc hons.
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To cut or not to cut? That IS the question! Early autumn is the time of year that hedges are booked in for their annual trim, but how soon should you cut? Hedgerows require management to stay in shape, and good management practices keep hedgerows healthy and increase their longevity. But what is…
Starts at 18:30 Sunday 14 to 12:30 Tuesday 16 February 2027
An introduction to lichens at Higham: we will look at what lichens are; how they “work”; and how we try to identify them. We will consider their ecology and the stories they can tell us about landscape and environmental history. Using specimens from Higham we will work through the keys for lichens…
Starts at 18:30pm Sunday 28 February finishes at 12:30pm Tuesday 2 March 2027
An introductory course in which you will start to find out about the fascinating world of mosses and liverworts. Working with live specimens we will practise identifying the main groups and using a key to identify specimens to species level. We will use hand lenses and microscopes to appreciate the…
Commencing 20th March 2027 - 3 day course.
The Hill and Moorland Leader qualification is designed for people who want to lead groups in the hill and moorland areas of the UK and Ireland. This qualification is a wonderful opportunity to learn the leadership skills required to feel confident about taking people out walking. As you may have…
SRUC Barony Open Days 8 October and 26 November 2026
University of Lancashire Open Days 11 October and 21 November 2026
Ancient Woodland Restoration in Practice 15 October 2026
