{"id":29138,"date":"2023-06-13T11:20:54","date_gmt":"2023-06-13T10:20:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/?page_id=29138"},"modified":"2024-10-23T11:09:09","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T10:09:09","slug":"how-to-guides","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/index.php\/how-to-guides\/","title":{"rendered":"How to guides"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-f9780aed alignfull uagb-is-root-container\"><div class=\"uagb-container-inner-blocks-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e8183cf9\"><h1 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">How to guides<\/h1><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve put together some short guides on various habitats. Each guide contains some tips on how to look after that habitat as well as some links to relevant resources. If there is a habitat or species that we haven&#8217;t included any you&#8217;d like a guide on, please get in touch!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Bird-boxes-and-feeders-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>bird feeders and bird boxes<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Pollinators-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>pollinators<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Ponds-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wildlife ponds<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Rivers-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>rivers and waterways<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Trees-and-hedges-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>trees, woodlands and hedges<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wildflower-meadows-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>wildflower meadows<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Wildlife-Gardens-guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>wildlife gardens<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have some guides for various surveying methods. You can find more information on surveying in our wildlife surveying optional module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These methods are used for surveying insects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pitfall-traps-guide.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pitfall traps<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; best for surveying beetles and ground dwelling insects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Sweep-netting-guide.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sweep netting<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; best for areas with long grass.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Moth-trapping-guide.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Moth trapping<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; best for surveying moths and other nocturnal insects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Tree-beating-guide.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Tree beating<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; best for areas with trees and bushes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These methods are used for surveying freshwater habitats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Pond-dipping-guide.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Pond dipping<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; best for ponds. Also a common activity for working with children.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kick-sampling-guide.docx\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Kick surveying<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; best for streams and small rivers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>At two of our events, the wonderful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jofoowildlifephotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jo Foo<\/a><\/strong> has led some photography workshops. Jo has provided a couple of handy resources to help with your own photography.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Hints-Tips-Snapshots-Nextdoor-Nature-Nov23.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hints and tips<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; some simple tips on photography basics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Snapshots-to-Greatshots-PhotoChallenge.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snapshots to great shots activity<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; a fun challenge to help develop core photography skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to guides We&#8217;ve put together some short guides on various habitats. Each guide contains some tips on how to look after that habitat as well as some links to relevant resources. If there is a habitat or species that we haven&#8217;t included any you&#8217;d like a guide on, please get in touch! 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