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Ecosystem Services: Taking the Next Step. Symposium, 1 June 2015. Programme now available
We are hosting a one-day Symposium on ‘Ecosystem Services: Taking the Next Step’ at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, Exeter on 1 June 2015 (09:30-16:00).
The Symposium will explore current evidence and innovation around ecosystem services and the ecosystems approach, together with a forward look for researchers and practitioners.
| Programme | ||
|---|---|---|
| 09:30 | Registration and coffee | |
| 10:00 | Introduction | Professor Matt Lobley, University of Exeter |
| 10.10 | Sustainable intensification and ecosystem services: Two sides of the same coin? |
Professor Michael Winter, University of Exeter |
| 10:45 | Exploring the factors that facilitate and hamper the implementation of ecosystem services |
Professor Duncan Russel, University of Exeter |
| 11:20 | Coffee break | |
| 11:50 | Environmental ecosystem services from South West grasslands |
Professor Richard Brazier, University of Exeter |
| 12:30 | Lunch | |
| 13:45 | What do people make of the ecosystem services agenda? Insights from an experiment in public dialogue |
Dr Rob Fish, University of Kent |
| 14:30 | The future of payments for ecosystem services schemes | Laurence Couldrick, Westcountry Rivers Trust |
| 15:05 | Biodiversity offsetting in the South West: The current state of play and what may happen in the new Parliament |
Nick Kirsop-Taylor, University of Exeter |
| 15:25 | Summing up and discussion | Lisa Schneidau, Devon Wildlife Trust |
| 16:00 | Close | |
Numbers are limited and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis so don’t miss out on this opportunity and register today.The cost for the day to include lunch, refreshments and parking is £35 (concessions £15). To register, click here. Closing date for registrations 15 May.
15 April 2015