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GAP Events
June 2007
12.06.2007FACT GAP CONFERENCE 2007 "Tools and techniques for pastoralism and wildlands"
Start:12.06.2007 11:30 HRS
End:14.06.2007 14:00 HRS
Location:Stirling University
Contact:Adam Cormack
Email:adam.cormack@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:01636 670095
Web link:grazinganimalsproject.org.uk/news/
Details:This conference aims to broaden our thinking and challenge our dogma over land management practices which meet nature conservation objectives for individual nature reserves, farms, and woods as well as for whole landscapes.Highlights of the conference will include: a keynote address from Dick Balharry (John Muir Trust), presentations by over a dozen leading practitioners from the UK and Europe, poster sessions and workshops, open floor questions and even a ceilidh! Day 2 will be spent on field visits to some wild and inspriational sites including Flanders Moss, Kirkton Farm, Loch Katrine & Glen Finglas and Ben Lawers. The cost of the conference is £250-00 and this includes all meals and travel during the conference and overnight accomodation on 12-13 June
July 2007
06.07.2007GAP vist to Lindisfarne
Start:06.07.2007 00:00 HRS
End:06.07.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Lindisfarne, Northumberland
Contact:Jane Wilson
Email:jane.wilson@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:01434 240728
Details:A follow up from our November visit last year to see Lindsfarne during the summer season and look at the results of the winter cattle grazing. Small areas of the dune grassland have been grazed by sheep since the early 90s. In 2005 it was decided that as a restult of the chronic lack of rabbits a more extensieve grazign system should be trailled, two years on the results look promising!
19.07.2007Goss Moor LIFE conservation grazing workshop
Start:19.07.2007 10:00 HRS
End:19.07.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Lakeview Country Club, Goss Moor, Nr Bodmin, Cornwall
Contact:Jim Swanson
Email:jim.swanson@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:(01531) 631344
Details:A one day workshop at Goss Moor in Cornwall looking at the Mid – Cornwall Moors LIFE project: past, present and future – the financial costs and options for conservation grazing. Includes talks by Jim Swanson (GAP), Liz Bowles (English Food & Farming Partnerships), Jo Thomson (Natural England), lunch and a site visit to Goss Moor to look at the grazing in the afternoon. This event is FREE but booking is essential.
September 2007
24.09.2007Ribble Marshes National Nature Reserve - CANCELLED
Start:24.09.2007 10:00 HRS
End:24.09.2007 16:00 HRS
Location:Banks, nr Southport
Contact:Cara Cullen at the GAP Office
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO FMD RESTRICTIONS. We hope to reorganise the event for summer 2008, so please let us know if you are still interested. Visit this very large marsh with a whole lot of management issues from birds strike concerns with the neighbouring aerodrome, to regular extraction of cattle from deep saltmarsh gutters using local skill, knowledge, and tractor handling skills (plus a few horse power from John Deere). A good chance to see practical problems of almost 1000 mainly Limousin and dairy cross females without hefted knowledge of the marsh, very large cattle handling facilities that can cope with such numbers and get chance to talk to the two guys that manage this lot!!!! Also a good opportunity to discuss some of the problems of grazing difficult sites with commercial cattle rather than traditional breeds, and also discuss what Natural England would like to do in an ideal world with their own cattle (none of the current animals are). For those who have been in touch with re moveable cattle bridges, come and see the problem first hand and see if your very helpful suggestions can be made workable! Please bring your own sandwiches and thermos. To book (essential) and for location maps please contact Cara Cullen at the GAP office.
October 2007
04.10.2007Conservation Grazing - Making it pay - CANCELLED
Start:04.10.2007 10:00 HRS
End:04.10.2007 16:00 HRS
Location:Tring, Hertfordshire
Contact:Donna Hunter
Email:Dhunter@chilternsaonb.org
Telephone:01844 355504
Details:CANCELLED DUE TO FMD PRECAUTIONS Workshop and site visit for farmers, graziers and landowners. Hear from other farmers how they have integrated conservation grazing into their farm business. Find out about direct marketing initiatives - local examples of success. . Visit Tring Park - one of Hertfordshire's most important ecological sites, including Historic Parkland and chalk grassland. The Park is grazed as part of a commercial enterprise using Aberdeen Angus and continental crosses. The meat is sold to M&S, Tescos and through Thame market. Enjoy a local produce lunch! This is a free event organised by the Grazing Animal Project, Herts Biological Record Centre, Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust, ADER (Agricultural Development in the Eastern Region) and the Chilterns Conservation Board. TO BOOK YOUR PLACE, PLEASE CONTACT DONNA HUNTER AT THE CHILTERNS CONSERVATION BOARD: For all other enquiries contact Tracy Adams, Farming and Land Use Officer, Chilterns Conservation Board tadams@chilternsaonb.org 01844 355523
16.10.2007North East Grazing Project GAP visit
Start:16.10.2007 09:30 HRS
End:16.10.2007 16:10 HRS
Location:Kingston Park, Druridge Pools, Longhorsely Moor, Northumberland
Contact:Stephen Comber
Email:Stephen.comber@necf.org.uk
Telephone:01207 524880
Details:A detailed look into the different types of grazing issues encountered by the project in the North East and how the new conservation grazing co-operative Flexigraze hopes to resolve some of these. 9.30am Meet at Kingston Park 10.00 – 11.00 Visit Ryton Willows a semi natural grassland site situated on the urban fringe next to the river Tyne. In Edwardian times it was a fairground with curling rinks and a café. Although it is 17 miles from the sea the river is still tidal and the salt water has an influence on the riverside flowers. It was grazed previously by horses but these have now been replaced by Belted Galloway steers. The area is used by the public for dog walking, cycling and is accessible for pushchairs and buggies etc. 11.00 – 12.30 Visit Druridge Pools a wetland site on the Northumberland coast about 20 miles south of Holy Island. The site is popular with birdwatchers due to the large numbers of over wintering wildfowl and waders some of which stay on to breed. The area has not been grazed for sometime however Highland cattle have recently been introduced to the site through the new Flexigraze co-op. 1.00 – 2.00 Lunch please bring a packed lunch. Followed by a short presentation on how Flexigraze works. 2.00 – 3.30 Visit to Longhorsley Moor an 80ha lowland heath SSSI with a good example of chemical bracken control followed up by Exmoor ponies. The moor has a wide variety of habitat including mixed age heather, gorse, bracken, aged silver birch woodland. It does pose the some interesting questions not least of which what will happen now in the areas where the bracken has been destroyed. 4.00 return to Kingston Park The majority of the day will be spent outside so please bring suitable clothing for an October day in Northumberland! For further information and to book a place please contact Stephen Comber
January 2008
22.01.2008Making the Most of Meat - Sutton Park
Start:22.01.2008 10:00 HRS
End:22.01.2008 16:00 HRS
Location:Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:This course is suitable for those who are considering selling meat direct to the public. It will give them the basic information they need to start, and encourage them to think proactively about the market and the best way of selling for them. The cost for this course is £25 per person and there are 20 spaces available on a first come first served basis. Places must be booked in advance, for a booking form contact Annabelle. Please circulate the information to other partners, graziers and organisations It includes: • The criteria for success • Legislation • Adding value - linking into the local food agenda • Branding • Pricing, labelling packaging and signs • Equipment, facilities and processes • Assessing the market- where are your customers, and who are they? • The different ways of selling - what is right for you? • Market Research - practical and inexpensive ways to do it • Working with others for success • Costing • Next steps
February 2008
14.02.2008Making the Most of Meat - Easton College
Start:14.02.2008 10:00 HRS
End:14.02.2008 16:00 HRS
Location:Easton College, Norfolk
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:This course is suitable for those who are considering selling meat direct to the public. It will give them the basic information they need to start, and encourage them to think proactively about the market and the best way of selling for them. The cost for this course is £25 per person and there are 20 spaces available on a first come first served basis. Places must be booked in advance, for a booking form contact Annabelle. Please circulate the information to other partners, graziers and organisations It includes: • The criteria for success • Legislation • Adding value - linking into the local food agenda • Branding • Pricing, labelling packaging and signs • Equipment, facilities and processes • Assessing the market- where are your customers, and who are they? • The different ways of selling - what is right for you? • Market Research - practical and inexpensive ways to do it • Working with others for success • Costing • Next steps
18.02.2008Making the Most of Meat - Dorset
Start:18.02.2008 10:00 HRS
End:18.02.2008 16:00 HRS
Location:Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:This course is suitable for those who are considering selling meat direct to the public. It will give them the basic information they need to start, and encourage them to think proactively about the market and the best way of selling for them. The cost for this course is £20 per person and there are 16 spaces available on a first come first served basis. Places must be booked in advance, for a booking form contact Annabelle. Please circulate the information to other partners, graziers and organisations It includes: • The criteria for success • Legislation • Adding value - linking into the local food agenda • Branding • Pricing, labelling packaging and signs • Equipment, facilities and processes • Assessing the market- where are your customers, and who are they? • The different ways of selling - what is right for you? • Market Research - practical and inexpensive ways to do it • Working with others for success • Costing • Next steps
26.02.2008Conservation Grazing - Making it Pay
Start:26.02.2008 10:00 HRS
End:26.02.2008 16:00 HRS
Location:Wymeswold, Leicestershire
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:A free GAP workshop for up to 50 participants in conjunction with Leicestershire Foodlinks and FEAST looking at marketing of conservation grazing meat. The day will include ideas on collaborating to achieve financial savings, case studies from successful businesses that are combining nature conservation grazing and marketing of rare breeds and rare breed meat, tips on how to market products and things to avoid.
April 2008
24.04.2008WALK THE SUPPLY CHAIN - MEAT FROM CONSERVATION GRAZING
Start:24.04.2008 10:00 HRS
End:24.04.2008 15:00 HRS
Location:Lower Smite Farm, Smite Hill, Hindlip, Worcestershire, WR3 8SZ.
Contact:Nick Platt
Email:neprural@hotmail.co
Telephone:07767 844921
Details:A chance to explore how conservation grazing uses the grazing of animals to manage sites of conservation interest and to encourage the wildlife that they support. Conservation arable cropping contributes to the success at Lower Smite Farm, as every crop selected has benefits for biodiversity. This free event , Funded by Natural England, will explore the opportunities and challenges for farmers and graziers interested in adding value to their produce through the supply chain. The branding of wildlife friendly meat will be explored and discussed.
May 2008
13.05.2008Conservation Grazing - Making It Pay
Start:13.05.2008 09:30 HRS
End:13.05.2008 15:30 HRS
Location:Baptist Hall, Tring and Tring Park
Contact:Donna Hunter
Email:dhunter@chilternsaonb.org
Telephone:01844 355504
Details:Grazing of sheep and cattle has been instrumental in the creation of our beautiful landscape and some important wildlife habitats such as chalk grassland. However, falling beef and sheep prices are threatening farmers and the countryside they look after. the Chilterns Conservation Board along with the Grazing Animal Project, Hertsfordshire County Council and Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust have organised this grazing workshop to offer some solutions.
June 2008
08.06.2008GAP study tour to Poland, June 2008 **NOW FULL**
Start:08.06.2008 00:01 HRS
End:13.06.2008 23:59 HRS
Location:Poland
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:** THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL ** Following on from our successful trip to Holland two years ago to look at shepherded grazing, GAP are organising another study tour to Europe, this time to Poland. It is highly likely that this will be from June 8th (arrive) to June 13th (depart) and be reasonably priced. As before, delegates will have to organise their own travel to Poland but once there, all travel, accommodation, food and fees will be included. There will be lots to see.....landscape scale conservation areas, potentially Elk (Moose), Bison, Wild Boar and even Wolf and Lynx (very unlikely!), numerous species of birds, amphibians and reptiles, very extensive forest and marshland and species rich grasslands. We will be visiting three main areas: • Park Krajobrazowy Podlaski Przelom Bugu (www.podlaskiprzelombugu.pl/) • Biaolowieza Nastional Park (www.bpn.com.pl/index_en.htm) • Biebrza marshes National Park (www.biebrza.org.pl/ang/index.html)
GAP training courses (see also GAP training)
May 2007
Start:30.05.2007 09:00 HRS
End:31.05.2007 17:00 HRS
Location:Moors For The Future Discovery Centre, Longshaw Estate
Contact:Adam Cormack
Email:adam.cormack@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:01636 670095
Details:
June 2007
04.06.2007GAP Lookers course at Stour Valley LNR nr Bournemouth
Start:04.06.2007 09:00 HRS
End:04.06.2007 17:00 HRS
Location:Stour Valley Local Nature Reserve
Contact:Adam Cormack
Email:adam.cormack@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:01636 670095
Details:
September 2007
11.09.2007Introduction to stock management for conservation
Start:11.09.2007 09:30 HRS
End:12.09.2007 17:00 HRS
Location:West Mosss-side centre, Flanders Moss (nr Stirling)
Contact:Sophie Lake
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:01929 558159
Web link:www.grazinganimalsproject.org.uk/gap_training.html
Details:see training pages for further information
13.09.2007GAP Lookers course - CANCELLED
Start:13.09.2007 09:30 HRS
End:13.09.2007 17:00 HRS
Location:West Moss-side Centre, Flanders Moss, nr Stirling
Contact:Sophie Lake
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:01929 558159
Web link:www.grazinganimalsproject.org.uk/gap_training.html
Details:See training pages for details
October 2007
07.10.2007GAP one day lookers course
Start:07.10.2007 09:30 HRS
End:07.10.2007 17:00 HRS
Location:Lochore Meadows Country Park,
Contact:Sophie Lake
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:01929 558159
Web link:www.grazinganimalsproject.org.uk/gap_training.html
Details:A one day LANTRA accreditied Lookers course, covering: The role and responsibilities of the Looker ● Background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations ● How to looker ● Demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field ● Key point summary and feedback
March 2008
06.03.2008Pembrokeshire Lookers Training
Start:06.03.2008 09:30 HRS
End:06.03.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Mathry Base Camp, Pembrokeshire
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Web link:www.grazinanimalsproject.org.uk
Details:Intended audience: The target audience is volunteer and other lookers who will not necessarily have a background in nature conservation or animal care. By the end of the course delegates will be confident in their ability to undertake daily stock checks, able to complete a monitoring form, and take appropriate actions if the need arises. ● The role and responsibilities of the Looker ● Background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations ● How to looker ● Demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field ● Key point summary and feedback
April 2008
03.04.2008Staunton Lookers Training
Start:03.04.2008 09:30 HRS
End:03.04.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Staunton Country Park, Hampshire
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganaimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Web link:www.grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Details:Intended audience: The target audience is volunteer and other lookers who will not necessarily have a background in nature conservation or animal care. By the end of the course delegates will be confident in their ability to undertake daily stock checks, able to complete a monitoring form, and take appropriate actions if the need arises. ● The role and responsibilities of the Looker ● Background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations ● How to looker ● Demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field ● Key point summary and feedback
May 2008
10.05.2008Sheffield Lookers Training
Start:10.05.2008 09:30 HRS
End:10.05.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Sheffield Wildlife Trust, Langsett Barn, Barnsley
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Web link:www.grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Details:Intended audience: The target audience is volunteer and other lookers who will not necessarily have a background in nature conservation or animal care. By the end of the course delegates will be confident in their ability to undertake daily stock checks, able to complete a monitoring form, and take appropriate actions if the need arises. ● The role and responsibilities of the Looker ● Background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations ● How to looker ● Demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field ● Key point summary and feedback
July 2008
23.07.2008Irvingstown Stock Management Training Course
Start:23.07.2008 09:30 HRS
End:24.07.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:Castle Archdale, Lisnarick, Irvingstown, Co. Fermanagh
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:An Introduction to stock management for conservation grazing organised by GAP and Lantra Acredited Intended audience: ● Those who have some hands-on responsibilities for livestock but do not have overall responsibility (ie. do not own the animals). ● Those who are considering getting their own stock and need an introduction (NB this course is not intended to equip someone with all the knowledge they will need to own livestock). Course content: ● Grazing ecology and physiology on natural and semi-natural habitats ● Health and welfare regulations ● Responsibilities of the keeper ● Responsibilities to others ● Practical handling sessions ● Design of grazing systems ● Health and welfare in practice ● Action plans
31.07.2008Cambridge Lookers Training
Start:31.07.2008 09:30 HRS
End:31.07.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Brickfields Centre, Cambridge
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:Organised by GAP and accredited by Lantra the target audience for this course is volunteers and other lookers who will not necessarily have a background in nature conservation or animal care. By the end of the course delegates will be confident in their ability to undertake daily stock checks, able to complete a monitoring form, and take appropriate actions if the need arises. The course will cover the role and responsibilities of the Looker, background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations, how to looker, a demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field.
August 2008
11.08.2008Brecon Lookers Training
Start:11.08.2008 09:30 HRS
End:11.08.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Brecon Beacons National Trust Base Camp, Brecon
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Web link:www.grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Details:Intended audience: The target audience is volunteer and other lookers who will not necessarily have a background in nature conservation or animal care. By the end of the course delegates will be confident in their ability to undertake daily stock checks, able to complete a monitoring form, and take appropriate actions if the need arises. ● The role and responsibilities of the Looker ● Background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations ● How to looker ● Demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field ● Key point summary and feedback
13.08.2008Fleet Lookers Training Course
Start:13.08.2008 09:30 HRS
End:13.08.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Ancells Farm Community Centre, Fleet
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:Organised by GAP and accredited by Lantra the target audience for this course is volunteers and other lookers who will not necessarily have a background in nature conservation or animal care. By the end of the course delegates will be confident in their ability to undertake daily stock checks, able to complete a monitoring form, and take appropriate actions if the need arises. The course will cover the role and responsibilities of the Looker, background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations, how to looker, a demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field.
September 2008
11.09.2008Fleet Lookers Training Course
Start:11.09.2008 09:30 HRS
End:11.09.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Ancells Farm, Fleet
Contact:Annabelle Martin
Email:enquiries@grazinganimalsproject.org.uk
Telephone:0845 603 9917
Details:Organised by GAP and accredited by Lantra the target audience for this course is volunteers and other lookers who will not necessarily have a background in nature conservation or animal care. By the end of the course delegates will be confident in their ability to undertake daily stock checks, able to complete a monitoring form, and take appropriate actions if the need arises. The course will cover the role and responsibilities of the Looker, background to the Lookers role including animal health and welfare regulations, how to looker, a demonstration of the looking process and techniques to use in the field.
Other events
April 2007
27.04.2007'Bringing the Countryside to the Urban Community'
Start:27.04.2007 12:48 HRS
End:27.04.2007 12:48 HRS
Location:South Willesborough, Ashford, Kent
Contact:Chris Smith
Email:chrissmith96@btinternet.com
Telephone:07767 793124
Details:Ashford Borough Council and Ramsak Grazing Project invite you to share the view of livestock that have been introduced to re-develop the countryside within the urban community of Ashford, Kent. Returning the countryside is returning to the English Heritage site of the original Ashford Boys Grammer School, Boys Hall, Willesborough. Refreshments will be available from 12.30 There will be also information regarding the history of the site and the Grazing Project to show how livestock can help to keep the image of this green and pleasant land.
May 2007
06.05.2007Chillingham Wild Cattle Association AGM
Start:06.05.2007 14:45 HRS
End:06.05.2007 01:27 HRS
Location:Wooler, Northumberland (www.chillingham-wildcattle.org.uk/LoadFrame.htm)
Contact:
Telephone:
Web link:www.chillingham-wildcattle.org.uk
Details:The Association's AGM takes place on Wednesday 6th June, at 2.45pm at the Tankerville Arms Hotel in Wooler, preceded by the traditional members' lunch. Although formal notification of the meeting, and a booking form for lunch, will be sent in early May, please do consider entering the date in your diary now, and seeing if you can take the opportunity to come to the Park to see the considerable work that Chris Leyland, the Park Manager, has done at the Hemmel and elsewhere
31.05.2007Stones, Feathers and Calves - Wild Ennerdale
Start:31.05.2007 10:00 HRS
End:31.05.2007 13:00 HRS
Location:Ennerdale, Cumbria
Contact:National Trust
Telephone:01946 816941
Web link:www.wildennerdale.co.uk
Details:Discover the rich history of the valley its birdlife and see the new born calves on a family fun walk. Games and prizes on route. Meet at Bowness Knott car park (NY109153). 10am start, returning back by 1pm using gravel forest roads so suitable for off road push chairs and accessibility vehicles. Booking essential.
July 2007
20.07.2007Reducing energy use on organic farms
Start:20.07.2007 00:00 HRS
End:20.07.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Holme Lacy College, Hereford, HR2 6LL
Contact:Holme Lacy College
Telephone:0117 914 2400
Details:In conjunction with Hereford Organic Producers Energy prices are predicted to soar and production of greenhouse gases must be reduced. This is a practical event for organic farmers to understand how to reduce energy use and green house gas emissions. · How will rising fuel prices affect your business? · Where is your farm using most energy? · How can you reduce energy inputs to your farm? · Can you generate energy from renewable sources on your farm? The day will cover tools for assessing where your business is using most energy, practices for saving energy, and a basic introduction to generating energy from alternative sources on farms. Iain Tolhurst will speak about his approach to dealing with the energy question on his intensive vegetable holding. Other speakers include Mark Measures and the CLA. The day will include a farm walk at Pound Farm (Holme Lacy College) to see the issues identified by the farm energy audit and look at the composting operation. An organic lunch and refreshments will be provided. Costs: £44.65(including VAT) - Soil Association producer members and licensees £58.75 (including VAT) - Non-members
September 2007
10.09.2007Heathland and Moorland Management for Nature Conservation training course at Losehil Hall
Start:10.09.2007 00:00 HRS
End:14.09.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Losehill Hall, Peak District National Park Centre for Environmental Learning, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WB
Contact:Julie Slinn
Email:training.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Telephone:01433 620373
Web link:www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/index/losehill.htm
Details:Heathland and Moorland Management for Nature Conservation Losehill Hall, Monday 10th – Friday 14th September 2007 Book Before 10/7/07: £560 Reduced Fee: £588 Full Fee £644 Ideal for: Those who manage or advise on the management of upland or lowland heaths and associated habitats and who wish to maximise their nature conservation value. Learn to: • Evaluate the nature conservation value of a heath or moor and plan its management. • Assess the impacts of management tools (including grazing, cutting and burning) and how and when to use them for the maximum benefit of wildlife. • Age heather and identify signs of overgrazing in the field and how best to tackle the problem. • Manage for the needs of specialised heathland reptiles, birds, invertebrates and flora. • Manage recreational pressure on moors and heaths (including reducing the risk of accidental fires) and to restore damaged heathlands. Highlights include: • Visits and field exercises on a range of moorland sites of international importance. • Learning from leading conservation advisors, graziers, ecologists, gamekeepers and site managers with many years practical experience of managing upland and lowland heaths. • Demonstration of state of the art heathland fire fighting equipment, by National Park Rangers. Course Director: Peter Phillipson "A brilliant first step in my heathland education"
11.09.2007MANAGING GRAZING ANIMALS FOR CONSERVATION
Start:11.09.2007 12:00 HRS
End:14.09.2007 17:00 HRS
Location:The Kingcombe Centre, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, Dorset DT2 OEQ
Contact:Kingcombe Centre
Email:kingcombe@hotmail.co.uk
Telephone:01300 320684
Web link:www.kingcombe-centre.demon.co.uk/
Details:Tutors: Bill Grayson, Matthew Oates, Sophie Lake & Jim Swanson, on behalf of the Grazing Animals Project (GAP) N.B. This course starts at lunchtime on Tuesday. B&B available on Monday if required A course for people working at practical and advisory levels in environmental conservation, covering the theory and practice of managing cattle, sheep, equines and goats for nature conservation on grasslands, heaths and pasture woodlands. Lecture sessions, practical stock-handling demonstrations and visits to sites with informative grazing systems, guided by graziers and farmers. Bill Grayson is an organic beef and sheep farmer, specialising in delivering conservation grazing regimes. Matthew Oates is senior ecologist for the National Trust, a specialist on grazing and a founder member of GAP. Sophie Lake has a Doctorate in Grazing Ecology and is interested in holistic science. Jim Swanson is a regional grazing scheme coordinator for GAP and a trained vet. Fees: RC £200, RB £225, NR £160.
15.09.2007The 2006 Commons Act - what does it mean for Chilterns Commons?
Start:15.09.2007 10:00 HRS
End:15.09.2007 04:00 HRS
Location:Study Base, Hughenden Manor, High Wycombe
Contact:Donna Hunter
Email:dhunter@chilternsaonb.org
Telephone:01844 355504
Details:CHILTERNS COMMONS NETWORK Commons are an essential part of the character of the Chilterns landscape. The 2006 Commons Act is the first major legislation on Common Land for over 40 Years, with wide-ranging implications for the future management and protection of Common Land. To find out more, come along to the 2007 Chiltern Commons day. The day is open to everyone involved with Chilterns Commons, including Landowners, Commoners, Local Groups, Parish Councils and others. This is a free event but booking is essential. Find out about the main changes introduced by the Act and its implications including: -Commons councils -Encroachment and other protection issues -re-introduction of grazing ·Hear from a grazier and the National Trust about their experience of grazing publicly accessible sites ·Visit Naphill Common - a nationally important site facing many typical protection and management issues ·Network with others involved in the management and protection of Chilterns commons ·Enjoy a free lunch! PROGRAMME 09.45 Arrival and Coffee 10.00 Welcome John Willson, Chairman Chilterns Commons Network/ Chilterns Conservation Board Member 10.10 Chilterns Commons Network update Kath Daly, Countryside Officer Chilterns Conservation Board 10.15 Introduction to the 2006 Commons Act Hugh Craddock, Head of Common Land (Registration) branch Department for Environment and Rural Affairs 10.35 Management of Chilterns Commons Graham Bathe, Access and Common Land Projects Manager, Natural England 10.55 Questions/discussion 11.15 Break 11.30 Re-introduction of grazing to South Hertfordshire Commons Rachel Keen, Hertfordshire Countryside Management Service 11.45 Protection of Chilterns Commons Nicola Hodgson, Case Officer, Open Spaces Society 12.05 Questions/discussion 12.25 Concluding remarks John Willson 12.30 Buffet Lunch 13.30 Site visits - Hughenden Estate and Naphill Common 16.00 Depart TO BOOK YOUR FREE PLACE (BY FRIDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER at the latest) giveyour name, organisation (if any) and contact telephone number /e-mail address.
October 2007
15.10.2007Grassland Grazing for Wildlife training course at Losehill Hall
Start:15.10.2007 00:00 HRS
End:17.10.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Losehill Hall, Peak District National Park Centre for Environmental Learning, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WB
Contact:Julie Slinn
Email:training.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Telephone:01433 620373
Web link:www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/index/losehill.htm
Details:Grassland Grazing for Wildlife Losehill Hall, Monday 15th – Wednesday 17th October 2007 Book Before 15/8/07: £421 Reduced Fee: £442 Full Fee: £484 Ideal for: Anyone using or thinking of using grazing as a tool for managing grasslands of high conservation value. Essential background for conservation advisers and site managers. Learn to: • Select the appropriate type of stock and most useful breeds for particular grazing tasks. • Determine the best timing and duration of grazing for different objectives. • Design grazing regimes for a range of typical nature conservation scenarios (eg controlling potentially dominant grasses). • Set effective grazing prescriptions and communicate them to graziers and land managers. • Give regard to animal welfare and husbandry issues when using stock for nature conservation grazing. • Safely combine grazing & public access in rural, urban & urban fringe locations. Highlights include: • Learning from leading experts including conservation advisors, site managers and farmers from GAP (Grazing Animals Project). • Working in groups on grazing problems such as sourcing appropriate stock for your site. Course Director: Peter Phillipson "I found it all very informative… [it] has made me think about a lot of new ideas to put forward to achieve our site objectives"
18.10.2007Organic producers' conference
Start:18.10.2007 00:00 HRS
End:18.10.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd
Contact:Carolyn Wacher
Email:ccw@aber.ac.uk
Telephone:01970 621852
Web link:www.organic.aber.ac.uk/events/
Details:'Climate Change and Sustainability - Organic production can make a difference Details to follow
30.10.2007Heathland Training Course - Footprint Ecology
Start:30.10.2007 00:00 HRS
End:01.11.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Purbeck, Dorset
Contact:Jenny Goy
Email:jenny@footprint-ecology.co.uk
Telephone:01929 552444/555337
Web link:www.footprint-ecology.co.uk/what_we_do/training_courses.html
Details:Following the very successful course last year, Footprint Ecology are again running a three day training course (from October 30/31st-Nov 1st 2007) on the Ecology, Management and Conservation of lowland heathland. Headed by Professor Nigel Webb, the author of the definitive New Naturalist book on heathlands, an impressive list of speakers are contributing to the course which will look at heathland origins, introduce heathland plant and animal communities and consider management objectives and techniques including burning, grazing and mire restoration. The course will address the specific needs of a number of key species and provide up-to-date costings for different management options. We shall also cover standard condition monitoring and there will be presentations on the latest research on heathland restoration, disturbance issues and the use of heathlands by people. A mix of academics, practical heathland managers and ecologists will contribute to the course, including Dr Anita Diaz from Bournemouth University, Dr Sophie Lake (GAP), site managers of rural and urban heaths and Laurence Dougal from the Forestry Commission. During the course we shall visit a number of rural and urban heaths, carry out some practical exercises and look at aspects of heathland ecology, and management on the ground. The course will be run by Dr John Day an experienced heathland ecologist and Brian Pickess, the warden at RSPB Arne for over 35 years. Further details of the course are available on our website: http://www.footprint-ecology.co.uk/what_we_do/training_courses.html. Alternatively contact Jenny Goy at Footprint Ecology, First Floor, Ryan House, Sandford Lane, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DY (jenny@footprint-ecology.co.uk ) or ring Footprint Ecology on 01929 552444/555337.
November 2007
06.11.2007Free Workshop - Cornish Beef and Lamb Production
Start:06.11.2007 09:00 HRS
End:06.11.2007 17:00 HRS
Location:Lakeview Country Club, Bodmin
Contact:
Telephone:0845 458 7485
Details:The Rural Business School is hosting a specialist one-day Beef and Sheep event on Tuesday 6th November 2007 at the Lakeview Country Club, Bodmin. The event will be looking at improving profits in the beef and sheep sectors, from "field to fork" and will be looking at production right through to marketing. It is evident that in order to be profitable, farmers now have to focus on producing exactly what the consumer demands and Aaron James, the lamb buyer for Waitrose, will discuss what the market is looking for from a retailer's perspective. In addition, John Dracup, the Livestock Director of St Merryn Meat, will discuss what is happening in the beef market. Mark Fogerty from the Farm Business Survey will be focusing on the key factors to look at to improve your business on the typical Cornish livestock holding to meet these requirements. Charlie Morgan, an Extension Officer with the Institute of Grassland and Environmental Research (IGER) in Wales will focus on the technical side of production and will give a presentation entitled "Is Boosting Production the Key to Profitability?" which will compare an intensive system and an extensive system and look at alternative crops to consider. The conference will also hear from Fred Hinchliffe of Cornwall Agricultural Council, who will present an action plan for future development of the red meat sector. Two innovative livestock farmers will also be on hand to discuss the factors that have made their businesses successful. Farmers Weekly Beef Farmer of the Year, Robert Neill, from Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders will talk about the progressive improvements he has made to his 400ha tenanted farm. Robert farms 280 Limousin cross cows and he has recently restructured the cattle housing and created a new handling system. David MacTaggart, the Farmers Weekly Sheep Farmer of the Year, farms in Hawick, Roxburghshire and has made significant changes to his system in order to maximise profits. He now crosses the majority of his Mule flock with Romney rams and he too is investing in handling systems to reduce workload and to ensure he can manage the flock alone. "Cornish Beef and Sheep production - the way ahead" is supported through the Vocational Training Scheme and various industry sponsors. The event is a successor to the successful Grassland Challenge Conferences held from 2005 - 2007. The event is free with lunch provided. Registration is essential, please call 0845 458 7485 to book your place.
07.11.2007Bluetongue Meeting
Start:07.11.2007 19:00 HRS
End:07.11.2007 23:59 HRS
Location:Kettering Conference Centre
Contact:NSA
Telephone:01684 892 661
Details:NSA in conjunction with the National Beef Association, the Livestock Auctioneers Association, EBLEX and Farmers Weekly are organising a series of meetings across the country on bluetongue and what it means for the sheep industry. Three meetings have been arranged so far.
08.11.2007Bluetongue Meeting
Start:08.11.2007 19:00 HRS
End:31.12.1969 16:00 HRS
Location:Thame Livestock Market
Contact:NSA
Telephone:01684 892 661
Details:NSA in conjunction with the National Beef Association, the Livestock Auctioneers Association, EBLEX and Farmers Weekly are organising a series of meetings across the country on bluetongue and what it means for the sheep industry. Three meetings have been arranged so far.
Start:13.11.2007 00:00 HRS
End:16.11.2007 00:00 HRS
Location:Hotel Ivan - Solaris Holiday Resort (www.solaris.hr), in Šibenik, Croatia
Contact:
Email:kaps@dzzp.hr
Telephone:+385 1 4866 192
Web link:www.dzzp.hr/News-032007KAPS_Announcment.htm
Details:The basic purpose of the Conference is to analyse the current state of native breeds of domestic animals and plant varieties, as well as the state of habitats they used to inhabit and in which they used to grow. The Conference also aims to analyse the role of native breeds and varieties in protection of biodiversity, with a view to preserve biological diversity of Croatia in accordance with the National Programme for EU accession and NATURA 2000 programme.
14.11.2007Bluetongue Meeting
Start:14.11.2007 19:00 HRS
End:14.11.2007 23:59 HRS
Location:Ashford Livestock Market
Contact:NSA
Telephone:01684 892 661
Details:NSA in conjunction with the National Beef Association, the Livestock Auctioneers Association, EBLEX and Farmers Weekly are organising a series of meetings across the country on bluetongue and what it means for the sheep industry. Three meetings have been arranged so far.
January 2008
18.01.2008Grassland Management, Pastures and Meadows
Start:18.01.2008 09:00 HRS
End:18.01.2008 18:00 HRS
Location:Victoria Methodist Church, Stafford Road, Sheffield
Contact:Training Team
Email:training@wildsheffield.com
Telephone:0114 263 4335
Details:This one day course is aimed at all those involved in nature conservation and open space management, relating to lowland pastures and meadows within urban and rural environments. This course is being held in conjunction with the Sheffield Wildlife Trust Delegate Fee: £120 includes coffee, lunch and tea On completion delegates will have gained: - An appreciation of reconciling the needs of the grazier and the conservation manager - Identification of the appropriate management resource for grassland management. - Fencing access and boundary issues - Urban and suburban situations and their challenges - The need for and drafting of formal contracts - The need for some basic understanding of the rules for Single Payment and Environment Schemes - An analysis of the formal Agreement necessary - Selection of the grazier
21.01.2008Lowland Wet Grassland Training Course
Start:21.01.2008 09:30 HRS
End:23.01.2008 16:30 HRS
Location:Somerset
Contact:Jenny Goy
Email:jenny@footprint-ecology.co.uk
Telephone:01929 552444
Web link:http://www.footprint-ecology.co.uk/what_we_do/training_courses.html
Details:Footprint Ecology are running a wet grassland training course in covering origins, soils and hydrology, grazing management, management for particular wildlife species, monitoring and objectives, agri-environment schemes, alien species and more.
29.01.2008Energy Saving Conference - for Land Managers and Farmers
Start:29.01.2008 09:57 HRS
End:29.01.2008 09:57 HRS
Location:Capesthorne Hall, Siddington, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK11 9JX
Contact:Lucinda Kirby or Sue Steer
Email:lkirby@soilassociaton.org
Telephone:01995 642206
Web link:http://www.organicinform.org/event.aspx?id=91
Details:Energy costs will continue to rise as the world faces peak oil production - this conference aims to provide a practical insight into energy saving measures that can be adopted in rural businesses. Topics covered will include: Fuel efficiency in machinery and equipment; Renewable energy; Energy and carbon audits for rural property; Energy assessments for commercial buildings; Energy crops. The speakers are picked for their expertise in their subjects and will be on hand to discuss the issues. Cost: £40 plus VAT (£47.00 inc VAT) which includes an organic lunch, coffee and tea. *RSVP by 12 Feb 2008*
31.01.2008Equine Law Seminar
Start:31.01.2008 09:00 HRS
End:01.01.2008 18:00 HRS
Location:Victoria Methodist Church, Stafford Road, Sheffield
Contact:Training Team
Email:training@wildsheffield.com
Telephone:0114 263 4335
Details:This one day seminar will benefit the keen amateur rider and horse owner and anyone running or planning small equine businesses such as livery, teaching or equine enterprises. The seminar is being held in conjunction with the Sheffield Wildlife Trust Delegate Fee: £120 includes coffee, lunch and tea On completion delegates will have gained: • An awareness of potential liabilities • Understanding of the status of equine business for tax purposes • An overview of health and safety obligations Course Content • Purchase of horses • Grazing • Animal Welfare law • Rights of Way • Health and Safety • Taxation and the equine business • Occupier's liability and negligence
February 2008
20.02.2008Speak Out Course
Start:20.02.2008 09:00 HRS
End:21.02.2008 18:00 HRS
Location:Leicestershire
Contact:Roly Purzey at LEAF
Email:roly.purzey@leafuk.org
Telephone:07764 201 333
Web link:www.leafuk.org
Details:As part of the Year of Food and Farming, LEAF would like to offer a number of farmers the opportunity to take part in a free two-day training course in Hosting farm walks, giving talks and dealing with the media. This fun, motivating and inspiring course has been designed for farmers who are already giving or intending to give farm walks or presentations to schools or members of the public.
24.02.2008Farming for Conservation - Supporting the Future - Burren Life Conference 2008
Start:24.02.2008 17:00 HRS
End:27.02.2008 13:30 HRS
Location:Falls Hotel Ennistymon, Co. Clare
Contact:Conference Connections
Telephone:065 68 25700
Web link:http://www.burrenlife.com
Details:This International conference will explore some of the issues relating to “farming for conservation”. In particular it will look at the support requirements for farmers and land managers in heritage rich but agriculturally-marginal regions across Europe.
March 2008
09.03.2008Practical Lambing Skills Training
Start:09.03.2008 09:00 HRS
End:09.03.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:Willey, Warwickshire
Contact:Cathy Wainwright
Email:cathy.wainwright@wildlifebcnp.org
Telephone:07734 478468
Details:Course content to include care of the in-lamb ewe, lambing complications, care of the newborn etc. Price is £50 per person which includes refreshments and lunch and restricted to 12 participants. Latest date for booking 25 February 2008 This is a hands-on practical course aimed at assisting both inexperienced shepherds to learn the basics of sheep husbandry around lambing, and to allow discussion and development of ideas and skills with more experienced sheep keepers. Cathy Wainwright has over 20 years experience as a contract shepherd and flock owner, and brings to this course skills learned and developed on a whole range of sheep management systems, including both intensive highly productive commercial flocks and extensive hill and conservation flocks.
17.03.2008Habitat Creation training course at Losehill Hall
Start:17.03.2008 00:00 HRS
End:19.03.2008 00:00 HRS
Location:Losehill Hall, Peak District National Park Centre for Environmental Learning, Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WB
Contact:Julie Slinn
Email:training.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Telephone:01433 620373
Web link:www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/index/losehill.htm
Details:Habitat Creation Losehill Hall, Monday 17th – Wednesday 19th March 2008 Book Before 17/1/08: £460 Reduced Fee: £483 Full Fee: £529 Ideal for: Those responsible for the implementation of habitat creation and construction projects, including landscape architects, countryside advisors, managers and ecologists, and who are looking for an overview of current thinking and practice in habitat creation. NB wetland habitats are not covered on this course. Learn to: • Create grassland, heathland and woodland by a variety of proven techniques. • Prepare a site and consider all the important issues when planning a new creation scheme. • Assess the benefits and drawbacks of using seeds, pot plants, plugs and cuttings. • Get the best out of contractors working on habitat creation schemes. • Solve common problems with habitat creation projects and their ongoing maintenance. Highlights include: • Learning from a wide range of leading practitioners with years of practical experience of habitat creation. • Working with other participants to devise an appropriate habitat creation scheme for a large disused quarry. Course Director: Peter Phillipson “A really useful course. The experts were genuine experts & the whole programme was v. well organised.”
April 2008
01.04.2008International Dune Conference - Changing Perspectives in Costal Dune Management
Start:01.04.2008 09:00 HRS
End:03.04.2008 18:30 HRS
Location:Liverpool Marriott Hotel, Liverpool
Contact:John Houston
Email:dunes@hope.ac.uk
Telephone:
Web link:www.hope.ac.uk/coast
Details:Liverpool Hope University extends a warm welcome to you. Liverpool is the European Capital of Culture during 2008, and with its strong coastal associations it is ideally placed to host this landmark event in coastal dune research and management. The conference will address research and management practice around the following major themes in coastal dune management • People and dunes • Change and dynamics • Naturalness
02.04.2008VINE Conference: INSPIRATIONAL NATURE
Start:02.04.2008 10:30 HRS
End:03.04.2008 14:00 HRS
Location:Lancaster University
Contact:Tina Warren
Email:conferenceoffice@lancaster.ac.uk
Telephone:01524 592444
Web link:vineproject.org.uk
Details:The first VINE (Values in Nature and the Environment) conference. Bringing together nature conservation practitioners, senior executives, managers and volunteers with the aim of - harnessing passion, inspiration and creativity for nature conservation - improving our ability to communicate with others and share a love for nature - exploring the management proceedures that allow individual inspiration and personal creativity - exploring ways of promoting this dialogue in the future
22.04.2008Heathland Birds and Management
Start:22.04.2008 09:00 HRS
End:22.04.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:Farnham Heath, Surrey
Contact:
Email:conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk
Telephone:
Web link:www.rspb.org.uk/conservationtraining
Details:The RSPB are running two training days, looking at "heathland, integrating management birds". The day aims to shed some light on the sometimes complex issue of how to integrate the needs of heathland birds with the requirements of managing to maintain the habitat. In other words enhancing heathland, its birds and other taxa together on the same site at the same time! The programme will cover - key heathland birds (not just the big 3!); their habitat associations and basic ecology - disturbance issues - heathland management and opportunities for heathland birds - grazing and breeding birds; compatibility or conflict? The day will feature a morning of indoor sessions followed by an exercise in the field Lunch and refreshments are provided, and each delegate will receive a pack including a copy of the RSPB handbook, "A practical guide to the restoration and management of lowland heathland" 24th April 2008 at Cannock Chase, Staffordshire Price for the day is £75 - excluding vat £10- discount for RSPB members, and a £10- discount for booking 2 or more courses together
24.04.2008Heathland birds and management
Start:24.04.2008 09:00 HRS
End:24.04.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:Cannock Chase, Staffordshire
Contact:
Email:conservation-advice@rspb.org.uk
Telephone:
Web link:rspb.org.uk
Details:The RSPB are running two training days, looking at "heathland, integrating management birds". The day aims to shed some light on the sometimes complex issue of how to integrate the needs of heathland birds with the requirements of managing to maintain the habitat. In other words enhancing heathland, its birds and other taxa together on the same site at the same time! The programme will cover - key heathland birds (not just the big 3!); their habitat associations and basic ecology - disturbance issues - heathland management and opportunities for heathland birds - grazing and breeding birds; compatibility or conflict? The day will feature a morning of indoor sessions followed by an exercise in the field Lunch and refreshments are provided, and each delegate will receive a pack including a copy of the RSPB handbook, "A practical guide to the restoration and management of lowland heathland" Price for the day is £75 - excluding vat £10- discount for RSPB members, and a £10- discount for booking 2 or more courses together
26.04.2008Adding Strength to the Mix
Start:26.04.2008 11:00 HRS
End:26.04.2008 16:00 HRS
Location:Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells, Powys
Contact:Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs
Telephone:01982 553 502
Details:In conjunction with their action-packed Field Day, Wales Federation of Young Farmers Clubs have confirmed a timetable of inspirational speakers to attend a special event be held on the 26th of April . The event called “Adding Strength to the Mix” will be a day to explore and expand on opportunities in farming. Wales YFC are inviting people to attend this exciting day that’s aimed at encouraging farmers to look into how they can maximise their farming asset, to look into new opportunities or diversify. The day will encourage farmers to see what else they can do with their business, to possibly improve their farm income and become more sustainable. The speakers at the event will be able to describe their honest experiences and offer advice and guidance on how to succeed and what to avoid. Entry is free through the main machinery entrance of the showground.
30.04.2008Ths Carbon Footprint of British Agriculture
Start:30.04.2008 09:00 HRS
End:30.04.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire.
Contact:
Telephone:0845 4900 142
Web link:http://www.thecarbonfootprintofbritishagriculture.com/conference.php
Details:The Nuffield Carbon Farming Conference The Frank Arden Memorial Study To explain the impact of current farming practices on climate change and identify opportunities for farmers to reduce their carbon footprint 09.00 Registration and Trade Fair opens to delegates 10.30 Conference opens - Tony Pexton - Chairman NFST 10.35 Welcome - Hugh Oliver- Bellasis - Chairman RASE 10.40 Peter Kendall - President NFU The Imperative for managing the Carbon Footprint of British Agriculture 10.50 The Arden Team Report "The Carbon Footprint of British Agriculture" Professor Chris Pollock An analysis of currently feasible land use options for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions David Hugill Implications for the uplands Jiggy Lloyd Carbon stewardship - some on-farm case studies Julian Morgan Opportunities for farmers to profit from anaerobic digestion, biomass production, combined heat & power and composting 11.50 Open Discussion "Responses to the Arden recommendations" Chaired by Steve Ellwood - HSBC Agriculture 12.50 Summary of morning presentations, Meryl Ward 13.00 Buffet lunch and Trade Fair 14.30 Workshops - New Technologies - Professor Chris Pollock - CLA & Jiggy Lloyd - Jiggy Lloyd NSch - Anaerobic Digestion, CHP - Julian Morgan - Implications for The Uplands - David Hugill NSch 15.30 Tea, Trade Fair open until 5 p.m. Our Frank Arden Project has a team of four who have been undertaking research in this field for considerable time and will be the keynote speakers at the conference. There will also be additional speakers present as part of the afternoon workshops. A Nuffield conference organised in association with Fusion Events Attendance: £30 inc VAT per delegate
May 2008
08.05.2008IOTA; Forage Management in Organic Farming
Start:08.05.2008 10:00 HRS
End:08.05.2008 00:00 HRS
Location:Garden Organic (HDRA)
Contact:Sarah Jamieson
Email:iota@organicadvice.org.uk
Telephone:01547 528546
Web link:organicadvice.org.uk
Details:A review of the research and what it means for farming and advice. A free event for organic advisors and trainers. Includes grass clover leys - mixtures and management whole-crop: role and managenment for ruminants management and use of herbal pastures
June 2008
04.06.2008CMS Regional Seminar
Start:04.06.2008 10:30 HRS
End:04.06.2008 15:30 HRS
Location:Carno Community Centre, Carno, Caersws, Powys, SY17 5LH.
Contact:David Mitchel
Email:davidm@esdm.co.uk
Telephone:01874 713077
Web link:esdm.co.uk
Details:Management plans are critically important in understanding sites and defining appropriate management, but this is really just the first step. Acting on the plan, recording activities and reviewing outcomes is what really creates plans that are dynamic and useful. This seminar will address the issue of cost effective management planning. Mike Alexander, David Wheeler and David Mitchel will be leading sessions. Book by 2nd May.
12.06.2008Cultural Landscape Management
Start:12.06.2008 09:30 HRS
End:14.06.2008 16:00 HRS
Location:The University of Cumbria Ambleside Campus
Contact:Olivia Toppin
Email:olivia.toppin@cumbria.ac.uk
Telephone:01228 400 300 x 8397
Web link:www.icomos-uk.org/membership
Details:Three-day conference in collaboration with the University of Cumbria. Aims: The conference aims to draw together thinking and practice from around Europe on how the forces that shape cultural landscapes can be sustained and harnessed to deliver positive benefits and contribute to sustainable development and regeneration. Over the past five years innovative developments have taken place in the management of dynamic cultural landscapes, particularly in those inscribed as World Heritage sites. The conference will be the opportunity to learn about a wide range of different practices reflecting an equally wide range of challenges and landscapes and to share views and experience. Key Conference Themes: • Integrating culture and nature in landscape management • Valuing dynamic landscapes/ mapping outstanding universal value • World Heritage Convention and cultural landscapes • European Landscape Convention and cultural landscapes: delivering social and economic benefits • Cultural landscapes and government policy in the UK • Involving local communities • Harnessing heritage for regeneration • Planning at the landscape scale
24.06.2008Woodland Grazing at the Farm Woodland Forum Meeting June 25th - Castle Menzies, Aberfeldy
Start:24.06.2008 09:00 HRS
End:26.06.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:Castle Menzies, near Aberfeldy
Contact:Mike Strachan
Email:Mike.strachan@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
Telephone:
Web link:http://www.agroforestry.ac.uk/meetings/index.html
Details:On Wednesday June 25th, Meg Pollock, from SAC, and Lucy Sumsion, FWAG Scotland, will be giving a presentation on woodland grazing during the morning indoor session followed by an afternoon site visit to Craiganour, Loch Rannoch. Craiganour is one of the sites involved in the Pilot SFGS S9 Stewardship Grant for Controlled Livestock Grazing in Woodlands. This meeting will give another opportunity to visit a S9 site and to further discuss some of the issues. The first site to be visited in the afternoon will be to neighbouring Bunrannoch, an Ancient Wood pasture site. Peter Quelch will also be giving a presentation on Ancient Wood Pasture and will be leading the site visit to Bunrannoch. Mike Strachan and his team have arranged a varied and interesting programme entitled "5000 years of integrated land management", with field visits and talks ranging from woodland grazing to ancient land use and recent developments in agri-environment grants. Although the whole Forum meeting runs over three days Mike has confirmed that you can come for just the Wednesday June 25th, the cost for which will be £40 (including refreshments). If you book before Monday 26 May you will also avoid a late-booking fee. Details of the programme and the booking form can be found at the following website: http://www.agroforestry.ac.uk/meetings/index.html If you are planning to attend, please can you complete a booking form as soon as possible or let Mike Strachan know if you would like to attend for just part of the event. If you wish to present a poster or would like to be considered for an additional presentation, please contact Mike Strachan.
July 2008
01.07.2008Identifying Grasses - Beginners
Start:01.07.2008 09:00 HRS
End:02.07.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:Peak District National Park
Contact:Sue Field
Email:training.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Telephone:01433 621 373
Details:Learn to identify a range of comon grasses when they are in flower through field exercises in a range of outstanding grasslands in the Peak District National Park
02.07.2008Identifying Grasses - Improvers
Start:02.07.2008 09:00 HRS
End:03.07.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:
Contact:Sue Field
Email:training.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Telephone:01433 621 373
Details:Further Develop your skills in identifying flowering grasses and also learn to identify grasses by their vegetative (non-flowering) characteristics, through a series of field exercises.
Start:14.07.2008 09:00 HRS
End:18.07.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:University of Gloucestershire, Cheltenham
Contact:Gill Parker
Email:iasc2008@glos.ac.uk
Telephone:01242 714123
Web link:iascp.org/iasc08/iasc08.html
Details:12th Biennial Conference of the International Association for the Study of Commons. Discussions, field trips, in-depth workshops. Local experience in long term sustainable management may provide insight into problems dealing with global issues such as climate change and biodiversity loss. Resource managers, policy makers and researchers from more than 60 countries. How global environmental issues affect society "New commons" such as internet and intellectual property rights Global trading policies and traditional use of local resources Lessons from historical management Long term sustainability through managing shared resources in common
15.07.20082008 LBAP conference and Exchange Fair
Start:15.07.2008 14:00 HRS
End:17.07.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:St John's College Cambridge
Contact:Dr Megan Ellershaw
Email:Megan.Ellershaw@naturalengland.org.uk
Telephone:01733 455112
Web link:www.keystone-group.co.uk/lbap2008
Details:Hosted by Natural England, Defra and Plantlife International,and intended for organisations and individuals involved in local and regional biodiversity partnerships particularly BAP Coordinators. It will be the fourth in a series of similar events. The Exchange Fair will run from 14.00 - 17.00 on the afternoon of the first day of the conference, Tuesday 15th July. It is intended that the Exchange Fair will be an opportunity to showcase the work of your organisation/project/partnership through manning a stand or exhibition. It will also provide delegates the opportunity to speak with experts and meet others in an informal setting. Day 1 Tuesday 15th July . The conference will open with the Exchange Fair giving the opportunity to delegates, funders and to NGOs etc to present information and exhibits. The event will formally open at 18.00 with presentations from Martin Brasher (Defra), Dr Helen Phillips (Natural England) and Prof Jules Pretty (University of Essex), followed by the Conference Dinner in the Great Hall. Day 2 Wed 16th July. This day will look at the ecosystem approach, examining what this means for habitats and species, followed by a choice of HAP workshops to run either side of lunch. An England Biodiversity Strategy Workstream Panel session follows to explain what these groups do and how LBAPs fit in , and to answer questions from delegates. This will end the formal session of the day. Informal networking will follow with Pimms & Punting in the late afternoon, then dinner and guided walks in Cambridge after dinner looking out particularly for bats and swifts. Day 3 Thurs 17th July. This day will concentrate on business and biodiversity, ending with afternoon site visits to Woodwalton Fen (part of the Great Fen Project) and Wicken Fen (National Trust Vision Project). Registering interest If you would like to participate at the Exchange Fair you will need to register your interest using the online booking form for this part of the event. You will be asked to provide any special requirements as well and contact details of people attending. There will not be a charge for participation at the Exchange Fair only. To register participation in the exchange fair or as a delegate, please go to www.keystone-group.co.uk/lbap2008 Please note that if you are interested in attending any of the event beyond the Exchange Fair there will be a small one off registration fee which will cover the whole event. To register as a delegate each person attending will be required to complete the full delegate registration online at the above website. NB If you wish to participate in the Exchange Fair and attend some, or all of the rest of the event you will need to register for both the Exchange Fair and as a delegate. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you wish to discuss this further.
21.07.2008Introducing Rights of Way
Start:21.07.2008 09:00 HRS
End:25.07.2008 17:00 HRS
Location:
Contact:Sue Field
Email:training.losehill@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Telephone:01433 621 373
Details:For new and recently appointed access and rights of way staff, or anyone who needs to be able to interpret and implement statutory Public Rights of Way procedures, who wants to learn in a fun and interactive way!