Saving Species Conference 2025
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Saving Species Conference 2025

By Conservation Chat UK Ltd

Join us for our annual Saving Species Conference.

Date and time

Location

University Centre South Devon

Long Road Paignton TQ4 7EJ United Kingdom

Agenda

Conservation at Dartmoor Zoo: From Carpathia to Heilong

Dr David Gibson, Dartmoor Zoological Society

Dr David Gibson has been the CEO of Dartmoor Zoo since February 2024. He will explain how conservation projects and their outcomes are crucial to the future of the Zoo as it moves into the second dec...

Accelerating species recovery at Sharpham on the River Dart

Simon Roper, Ambios Ltd

After studying badgers for a research Masters in Devon, Simon began working in communications at the Wildlife Trust while also leading study tours to California, the Arctic, and Eastern Europe, spark...

Wild Planet Trust in Tanzania: Safeguarding a Biodiversity Hotspot

Dr Andy Bowkett, Wild Planet Trust

Dr. Andy Bowkett has worked with Wild Planet Trust at Paignton Zoo since 2007, focusing on international fieldwork and, more recently, local conservation. His talk introduces the Trust’s work in Tanz...

An Introduction to Ocean Literacy

Amanda Brown

In this talk, Amanda will discuss some of the basic principles of Ocean Literacy and what it looks like in the UK National Curriculum. She will explore some of the barriers to learning about the ocea...

Proposals for Little Owl Conservation in Devon

Mateo Ruiz, The Barn Owl Trust

The Little Owl is in decline across Europe, in the UK, and particularly in the South West. This species shares farmland habitat with Barn Owls, and the Barn Owl Trust is well-placed to take action to...

Beyond the Breeding Programme

Gráinne Hartigan, Nature's Safe

Routine biological sample collection offers a simple but powerful way to secure genetic diversity for the future. With advances in cryopreservation, every veterinary procedure or animal death can bec...

Why not bears?

Stu Collier, CCUK

Stu is the director of Conservation Chat UK Ltd and an experienced lecturer with a taste for bold ideas. They explore the untapped possibilities of rewilding the UK, including the controversial (but ...

Booming Bitterns: Back From the Brink.

Louise Jarrett

Louise Jarrett, RSPB Visitor Experience Officer & Centre Assistant, presents Booming Bitterns: Back From the Brink, exploring how dedicated conservation on the Avalon Marshes has brought the Eurasian...

Poole Farm Beaver Project - An Overview

Nigel Cotterill, Plymouth City Council

Details to be confirmed.

Nature Book Stall

A range of nature-themed books will be available for purchase.

Artefact Table

Artefacts

A range of interesting natural artefacts will be displayed for attendees to explore.

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Highlights

  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

Highlights

  • 6 hours 30 minutes
  • In person

About this event

Charity & Causes • Environment

Join Us for the Saving Species Conference 2025!

We invite you to our annual winter conference, a premier event dedicated to advancing species conservation. We are excited to welcome conservation professionals, students, early-career researchers, and passionate advocates for nature to the University Centre South Devon this October. Organised by Conservation Chat UK Ltd, this conference puts the environment front and centre.

Event Highlights

  • Inspiring Guest Speakers: Hear from experts working on the front lines of species conservation.
  • Engaging Sessions: Dive into presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities.
  • Ideal for: Conservation professionals, students, and anyone with a commitment to environmental stewardship.

Sustainability Focus

  • Refreshments: Light refreshments will be provided, and we encourage you to bring a packed lunch to keep ticket costs low. We also challenge you to go plastic-free!

This conference will be held exclusively in person. However, we will offer full refunds should cancellation become necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.

See You There!

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Conservation Chat UK Ltd

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