The Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) is running a conference on the future of conservation practice and research in Kent on Saturday 12th September 2015. Our speakers will discuss a range of topics, from citizen science to species re-introductions, and will highlight potential conservation threats and opportunities.
Speakers
Professor Carl Jones MBE, Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust. Keynote: From the Mauritius kestrel to Kentish choughs: the role of captive breeding and reintroductions in conservation.
Gail Austen, DICE – University of Kent. Speaking about citizen science and conservation
Will Day, Kent Nature Partnership. Speaking about conservation research for informing policy and decision makers
Dr Robert Fish, DICE – University of Kent. Speaking about ecosystems services and public engagement
Professor Richard Griffiths, DICE – University of Kent. Speaking about new techniques for monitoring biodiversity to inform conservation
Dan Tuson, Natural England. Speaking about landscape scale conservation and farming in Kent
Fiona White, Kent Wildlife Trust. Speaking about marine conservation and Marine Conservation Zones
More details and to book tickets: http://www.kent.ac.uk/sac/events/con-kent.html
