The Bicton Lectures: Landscape Management for Wildlife 24th July 2008

The Bicton Lectures: Summer Series 2008 - The Wildlife and Environment of East Devon

7.30 - 9.00 pm at Darts Farm, Topsham

Thursday 24th July: LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT FOR WILDLIFE - Working with landowners to protect threatened species

Matt Boydell works for Devon Wildlife Trust as a Land Management Manager and is responsible for the DWT reserves in East Devon. He has a habitat/species management background, having worked with the National Trust for many years in Devon and Cornwall. He will explain DWT’s work with local landowners to develop habitats for wildlife using a landscape-scale approach, with reference to particular studies on the Culm grassland reserves, and covering local species such as the Pearl-bordered Fritillary and Dartford Warbler (both symbols of the Rural Academy).

Individual lectures cost £10 each including refreshments, 10% discount if you book 3 or more lectures per person.

For all enquiries and bookings please contact Shirley Hill at Bicton Rural Academy on 01395 562311 or by email on sah@bictonruralacademy.co.uk

Dates

LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT FOR WILDLIFE 24/07/2008