The Ecosystems Field Data Collection Micro-Credential trains resource and/or forestry practitioners in the use of field skills to identify ecosystems in the field, describe and map ecological strata, identify and describe critical soil hazards and site issues. 

Procedures and methodologies taught will allow practitioners to classify areas, even if they are devoid of vegetation due to wildfire, or other alterations. 

This Micro-Credential covers field procedures consistent with British Columbia’s Biogeoclimatic Ecosystem classification (BEC) system for both Land Management Handbooks 25 and 47.  

The StrongerBC future skills grant (FSG) is here to help you pursue the future you want. The grant will cover up to $3,500 of eligible costs for your short-term skills training at public universities and colleges in BC.

This course is eligible for funding. For information on how to apply for funding please access the StrongerBC future skills grant web page.

About the instructor

Diana Gerdenits has extensive experience collecting ecological field data from BC’s coastal and interior sub-zones. She has collected field data (SP, SIBEC, SMP, TEM) for both industry and government as well as conducted internal training in BEC skills.

Diana specializes in soil and Red/Blue listed plant community identification and owns her own consulting firm.