Workshop
Keeping up with non-native Species
Date: 10th to 11th June 2008Venue: Leicester University
A UK-wide workshop on current issues in ecology, identification and management of invasive plant and animal species. Bringing together a wide range of individuals involved in non-native species to share and benefit from each others experience.
With important government initiatives in the pipeline, the key themes of the 2008 workshop will be identification, biological recording and risk assessment for non-native species, with presentations and workshop sessions from key speakers.
During the two days delegates will:
- Have the opportunity to see and handle over 40 invasive species, including live specimens
- Receive species updates for those species considered potential risks in the UK
- Be able to network and share experiences across different fields of invasive species ecology and management; and learn about key issues that will influence best practice in invasive species management
Workshop Dinner 19:00hrs 10th June at Hotel Maiyango £25
Olaf Booy 2008