Islands - Waters of LIFE Habitat Training

Waters of LIFE Habitat Assessment training for Agricultural Advisors will take place May 26^th to May 29^th 2026.

These half-day field-based events are for advisors who are new to the project’s training programme in 2026 as well as any current advisors who would like to refresh their skills in habitat assessment.

Participation is a required element for all new Waters of LIFE advisors.

Training will take place on farms with riverside habitats. The Riverside Habitat scorecard has unique elements that are new to advisors with or without previous habitat assessment experience. The project has also updated other scorecards following a review of Year 1 of the programme with advisors. In addition, training is the first opportunity for advisors to field test the bespoke Waters of LIFE smart phone app for management of field assessments.

Location Update:

We will contact you directly with exact location in advance of event.

Note to all advisors:

·Please bring your own packed lunch

·Dress appropriately for a farm walk in the forecast weather conditions

·You will be asked to sign-in on arrival and sign-out on departure