Weed Management and Monitoring
What's the course about?
The Weed Management and Monitoring course provides an overview of weeds, their impact, the broad control methods and the inventory and monitoring methods most commonly used in DOC, including their advantages and disadvantages. That is:
- Belt transects
- Mark and map
- Square plots
Weed Management and Monitoring also describes best practice in the field, how to establish monitoring sites and how to locate individual weeds using a global positioning system (GPS) unit.
Weed Management and Monitoring covers inventory and monitoring tools, used correctly these provide standardised national data that shows our work is making a positive difference for conservation.
It also reinforces best practice and provides practical hands-on skills for people working in weed control.
Who is it for?
Anyone who works or wants to work or volunteer in conservation, including:
- Regional Council staff
- Volunteers
- Members of community groups/Trusts/funding recipients
How much does it cost?
View the full list of prices.
Where are the courses held?
This is a three day course. Half is classroom-based and the rest is spent in the field, learning through 'hands-on' experience.
Courses are held in each of the DOC's three training venues: Thames, Nelson and Glenorchy. Costs to you are travel, accommodation and meals.
Find out about the training venues.
Assessment
Weed Management and Monitoring is assessment-based and a specified level of competence must be achieved to pass the course. In time, the course will become a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) accredited course
When are the next courses?
Check the training calendar for the next courses.
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