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Introduction to field Guiding

This course is based on standards set by the industry in order to produce professional field guides.  It runs over 26 days and starts on a Monday and covers the following aspects as suggested by the industry.
 

 • Guiding in the natural environment
 • Creating a guided nature experience
 • Geology, soils, and landscape
 • Weather & Climate
 • Taxonomy
 • Botany & Grasses
 • The Class Amphibia (Amphibians)
 • The Class Pisces (Fish)
 • The Class Mammalia (Mammals)
 • Conservation management
 • Astronomy
 • Ecology
 • Biomes of Southern Africa
 • The Classes Insecta and Arachnida (spiders)
 • The Class Reptilia (Reptiles)
 • The Class Aves (Birds)
 • Animal behaviour
 • Tracking (if possible)
 • Weapons and weapon handling (if possible)
  • Bush driving and vehicle maintenance

   Note : We also look at your practical abilities

            during the course to see if you will fit

             into a lodge situation as a guide and all rounder.  This could include anything to do with working in the                  industry !!!!