
ADVANCED COURSE:
Lichen Identification
February 09-13, 2026 | Face-to-face
Over five full days, this course offers fully practical, hands-on training in lichen identification, carried out in both the field and the lab. Participants will develop skills in morphological, anatomical, and chemical identification techniques, ecological interpretation, and proper documentation of lichen specimens. Emphasis is placed on applied learning, with continuous work using real specimens from substrates and habitats found on the Vairão Campus. Participants are expected to have completed introductory courses such as Lichen and Bryophyte Ecology and Systematics, or have an equivalent basic background in lichenology.
Application deadline: January 19, 2026
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