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Introduction to the high conservation value (HCV) concept

Oxford, United Kingdom 16 July

Duration

1-day

Audience

The course is aimed at those who need an understanding of the HCV approach such as forest managers, land-use planners, responsible purchasers, investors and advocacy groups, and those with an interest in practical approaches to conservation.

Course fee

£300 (includes coffee, lunch, training materials, most evening activites and VAT). Book a five-day training package for £1250. View fees >>

hcv1 This course provides an overview of the HCV concept and its practical use in forest certification and in the sustainable management of other natural resources such as oil palm, soy and other biofuel lifestock. We will consider the history and development of the concept alongside other conservation approaches, and introduce the practical steps needed to identify, manage and monitor HCVs in forests and other ecosystems.

We will present a number of case studies from differing contexts, both tropical and temperate. You will be challenged to think about the implementation of conservation approaches in productive landscapes, and will have the chance to evaluate real-world examples.