UKEconet

Back from the Edge

The fall and rise of Yorkshire’s Wildlife

At Centre in the Park, Norfolk Heritage Park, Sheffield

Saturday 29^th October 2011

This 1-day conference, taking place in Sheffield, is being organised jointly by South Yorkshire ECONET (Biodiversity Research Group) and PLACE. It will look at some of the changes to Yorkshire's landscapes and wildlife which have taken place over the last 50 years. There have been losses and gains in both habitats and species in different parts of the county as socio-economic, political, agricultural and commercial changes have taken effect super-imposed on fluctuating weather patterns. For many years it appeared that losses outweighed gains as threats increased and intensified. In the last 20 years, through greater understanding of the impacts of change, conservation management and community involvement there are signs that for some landscapes and wildlife the future is looking brighter but for others the picture is less favourable. Speakers will draw on a range of landscapes and groups of species to illustrate the complex story and pose questions for the future. In addition to the spoken presentations there will be space for displays from a range of organisations and local groups. Fees for the day which include lunch & refreshments are from £15 (unwaged/retired/students) to £45 (academic/ LA/ NGO).

Places are limited so early booking is advisable. The booking form can be downloaded here.

For more information or if you would like to bring a display please get in touch with the Econet conference team. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it