The seminar will look at ecosystem services in Ireland including bogs, wetlands and freshwater fisheries resources; European, national and local biodiversity policy and law; and biodiversity and water quality data sources. A choice of afternoon field trips will reinforce some of the concepts of the day allow for discussion.
The seminar will be of value to those involved in community and environmental initiatives who wish to strengthen their understanding of biodiversity and ecosystems services. In particular the seminar is designed to suit Environment Pillar representatives on CDBs, SPCs, and Community Partnerships, representatives on WFD Advisory Councils, Community groups, educational initiatives, Community Gardening initiatives, and similar.
Speakers include Shirley Clerkin (Monaghan County Council Heritage Officer), Michael Ewing (Environmental Pillar of Social Partnership), Noel Mc Gloin (Fisheries Board), Siobhan Egan (Birdwatch Ireland) Andrew Jackson (legal expert), Sineád O Brien (Sustainable Water Network), and Anja Murray (An Taisce) as well as others yet to be confirmed. To book on this training session, please email Abby on membership@antaisce.org with "biodiversity" in the subject line.
The seminar will run from 9.30 am to 6pm. A light lunch will be provided. Please circulate this notice to anyone you think might be interested.
With thanks
Anja
Anja Murray
Natural Environment Officer,
An Taisce - The National Trust for Ireland
An Taisce is a registered charity working for a better quality of life for all -for now and for future generations. Join us in working for a better future for Ireland's environment. Join online for only €45 per year: http://realex.antaisce.org/
