Conference for Nature

 

 

Lunch and Biodiversity Marketplace

 

Introduction and Welcome

Stuart Housden, Director, RSPB Scotland

 

 

State of Nature: The Challenges

 

The State of Nature in Scotland - Trends and Challenges

Prof Rob Brooker, James Hutton Institute and Chair of the Scottish Biodiversity Committee Science Group

 

Questions to Rob Brooker

 

Introducing 3 of Our Most Pressing Current Challenges 

Chair - Charles Dundas, Public Affairs Manager, Woodland Trust Scotland

 

What future for mobile species in MPAs?

Sarah Dolman, Head of Policy for Scotland, Whale and Dolphin Conservation

 

Challenges Facing the Uplands

Mike Daniels, Head of Land and Science, John Muir Trust

 

Disconnectedness from Nature

Dr Alastair Lavery, Chair of Education Committee, Field Studies Council

 

Questions to Speakers

 

Tea and Biodiversity Marketplace

 

 

State of Nature: Success Stories

 

Introducing 3 Success Stories:

Chair - Craig MacAdam, Conservation Director / Scotland Director, Buglife

 

Species Conservation Successes

Dr Paul Walton, Head of Habitats and Species, RSPB Scotland

 

Peatlands in Conservation: the IUCN UK Programme

Clifton Bain, Director, IUCN UK Peatland Programme

 

Citizen Science: ‘CRIMP’ - Caring for the Clyde

Lesley Deans, Clyde River Foundation

 

Questions to Speakers

 

 

State of Nature: Some Responses

A “question time” session, chaired by Rob Edwards, Environment Editor, Sunday Herald

 

Panellists representing various sectors will include:

Jo O'Hara, Deputy Director, Forestry Commission Scotland

Jonny Hughes, CEO, Scottish Wildlife Trust / Global Councillor, IUCN

Davy McCracken, Professor of Agricultural Ecology, SRUC

Martin Mathers, Onshore Policy Manager, ScottishPower Renewables

 

Thanks and Conclusions

Dr Deborah Long, Chair, LINK Wildlife Forum

 

Drinks Reception

And an opportunity to view new inspiring footage of scottish wildlife and landscapes