Species Reintroductions: Philosophy, Issues and Implications

Thursday, 8 October 2009
Cairnbaan Hotel, near Lochgilphead, Argyll

BACKGROUND

In recent years, several iconic species have been reintroduced to Scotland. This one-day conference will explore the ecological and socio-economic implications of this sometimes controversial issue. The day will include a visit to the Knapdale Forest where the five-year trial reintroduction of the European beaver is currently taking place.

Looking at the general issues with notable case study examples, the conference is aimed at advisors, practitioners and anyone with a wider interest in bringing back lost species.

PROGRAMME

09:30 Coffee and Conference Registration

10:00 Introduction

10:10 Reintroductions, SNH and the Scottish Beaver Trial
Martin Gaywood and Dave Batty (Scottish Natural Heritage)

10:40 Back for Good? White-tailed Eagles in the West of Scotland
Richard Evans (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds)

11:10 Coffee Break

11:30 The Issues and Implications of Plant Reintroductions
Heather McHaffie (Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh)

12:00 The Human Face of Reintroductions
Rose Hanley-Nickolls (Scottish Agricultural College)

12:30 Introduction to the Field Excursion

12:35 Scottish Section AGM

12:55 Lunch

13:45 Field Excursion to Beaver Trial Site at Knapdale Forest
Led by Jenny Holden (Scottish Wildlife Trust Beaver Trial Field Officer) and Dave Batty (Scottish Natural Heritage)

16:30 Conference Close

BOOKING

To book a place on this conference, please click here >>.

PRICES

IEEM members: £80

SocEnv members but not IEEM member: £100

Non-IEEM-member: £120

SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS

When booking please advise us of any special dietary requirements.

CONFIRMATION OF BOOKINGS

Bookings will be confirmed by email.

ACCOMMODATION

Please contact the hotel venue directly if you wish to stay overnight. Single rooms start from £79.50. For further information please see the hotel website http://www.cairnbaan.com

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME

This programme may be subject to change without notice. The most up to date programme will be available on the IEEM website.

CANCELLATION

In the event of cancellation, a 50% refund will be made if advised before 2 October 2009; no refunds after 2 October 2009. All cancellations must be received in writing. Substitutions can be made at any time.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Attendance at this conference counts towards the CPD requirements for IEEM members. Attending the whole conference will give IEEM members 8 hours of structured CPD.