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Wildlife Watching Risk Assessment Template
Create a professional, comprehensive risk assessment for wildlife watching in forest schools settings. Tailor hazards and measures to your needs and download a professional PDF. Add your own branding.
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What this covers.
This template focuses on typical risks and controls for wildlife watching in forest schools settings. You can add, remove or adapt items to match your context.
Potential benefits
Fosters empathy, wonder, and respect for wild creatures.
Strengthens nature connection through focused animal encounters.
Encourages detailed note-taking and scientific thinking.
Develops binocular use and observation of animal behavior and habitats.
Links to learning about food chains, adaptations, and shelter use.
Typical hazards & measures
Startled birds flying low
— Bird feeding or nest sites are approached slowly and quietly. Binoculars are used at distance. Children are taught to freeze if birds fly close.
Wildlife aggression
— Children are briefed on safe distances from animals such as birds, squirrels, and deer. Staff observe for signs of nesting, guarding, or defensive behaviour. Children never approach or corner animals.
Exposure to carcasses or remains
— Children are instructed not to touch dead animals or feathers. Discussion may take place at a distance if suitable. Adults remove remains with gloves.
Slips near water
— Group is briefed about slippery banks and water edges. Children are paired and closely supervised near water. Access is limited to safe, shallow zones. Emergency throw lines and dry clothing are available.
Scratches or bites from insects
— Insect habitats (e.g., wasp nests, ant hills) are avoided. Children do not dig or probe holes. First aid kits include bite cream, and gloves are used if lifting logs.
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