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A major one-day conference focusing on the current state of Devon's birds and the conservation measures being taken to create a better future for many of our declining species. Jointly hosted by Devon Birds and the Dartmoor Preservation Association.
Friday 6th November 2015 at Exeter Race Course, Kennford, with registration from 8.30am. Includes buffet lunch and refreshments.
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Note: Tickets will not be posted – instead please print your email receipt from WorldPay and bring it with you, and we will simply check off your name on our list at registration.
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The conference is aimed at everyone with an interest in Devon's birds, including members of wildlife organisations, conservationists, land managers and farmers. Topics include:
Other speakers include: Kevin Bishop, Chief Executive of Dartmoor National Park Authority, Stella Beavan and Mike Lock, co-authors of the new Devon Bird Atlas, Charles Tyler, Professor of Environmental Biology at the University of Exeter, John Walters, one of Devon’s most knowledgeable naturalists and Malcolm Burgess, a leading ornithologist.
Programme for the Day
8.30am Doors open for Registration. Refreshments available
9.30am Welcome from Norman Cowling, Dartmoor Preservation Association
9.35am Introduction by Kevin Bishop, DNPA, chair for the morning session
9.40am Mike Lock and Stella Beavan, editors of the Devon Bird Atlas
10.15am Stephen Moss, keynote speaker
11.00am Refreshment break
11.30am Martin Harper, Conservation Director, RSPB
12.15pm Kevin Bishop, Chief Executive, Dartmoor National Park
12.45pm John Varley, Chief Executive, Clinton Devon Estates
1.15pm LUNCH
2.00pm John Walters
2.30pm Harry Barton, Chief Executive, Devon Wildlife Trust
3.00pm Malcolm Burgess
3.15pm Refreshment break
3.45pm Simon Lyster, Natural England, chair for the afternoon session
4.15pm Professor Charles Tyler, University of Exeter
4.45pm Q&A Session
5.10pm Closing remarks by Kevin Cox, Devon Birds
5.15pm Finish
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