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Predation Management Training (Leicestershire)

Location: Allerton Project Visitor Centre, Loddington, LE7 9XE
Date / Time: 12 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. On this course, attendees will receive comprehensive training covering both the theory and practicalities of predation management including current legislation and best practice thinking. The modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on the practical application of predation management on the ground.   Read more

Predation Management Training (Northumberland)

Location: Bywell, Northumberland
Date / Time: 17 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. On this course, attendees will receive comprehensive training covering both the theory and practicalities of predation management including current legislation and best practice thinking. The modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on the practical application of predation management on the ground.   Read more

Predation Management Course (Derbyshire)

Location: Crowden, Glossop
Date / Time: 18 March 2026

Predation management is an important part of wildlife management in the British countryside, and over many years of research GWCT science has demonstrated the part it can play in helping conserve vulnerable species, such as ground-nesting birds. On this course, attendees will receive comprehensive training covering both the theory and practicalities of predation management including current legislation and best practice thinking. The modules are delivered with a strong emphasis on the practical application of predation management on the ground.  Read more

One-Day Part-Time Keepers Course (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire
Date / Time: 26 March 2026

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BASIS Rodenticide Course (Hampshire)

Location: GWCT HQ, Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EF
Date / Time: 8 April 2026

This newly updated one-day course has been developed in association with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use, and will allow gamekeepers to go on controlling rats using rodenticides. The course is approved on behalf of the Health and Safety Executive and meets their requirements for best-practice ‘Stewardship’ to reduce the risk of rodenticide residues getting into non-target wildlife.  Read more

BASIS Certificate in Lowland Game Management (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EF
Date / Time: 13 April 2026 to 15 April 2026

This course is aimed at all individuals who have responsibility for managing a shoot, including head keepers, singlehanded keepers, estate managers, land agents, landowners, shoot managers and shoot captains. It is a three-day course.  Read more

BASIS Certificate in Game Management (Northumberland)

Location: Bywell Office, GWCT, Stockwell, Northumberland
Date / Time: 27 April 2026 to 29 April 2026

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Mink Control Course (Hampshire)

Location: Burgate Manor, Fordingbridge, Hampshire, SP6 1EF
Date: 28 April 2026 Time: 10:00AM to 3:00PM

The GWCT Mink Raft has revolutionised control of American mink over the last two decades. It gives a highly reliable method of tracking mink, allowing trapping to take place only when they are present. This saves enormous amounts of time and effort, and makes trapping highly target specific, with minimal risk of non-target captures.  Read more

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