Upland Habitats and Impact of herbivores (Isle of Islay)

*** Due to weather conditions this event has been to be rescheduled to Tuesday 19th March ***

This meeting is targeted towards anyone interested in learning to assess herbivore impacts on upland heathland habitats and blanket bogs. The day will include a short indoor session looking
at some of the basic principals of the survey technique outlined in the SNH Best Practice Management Guides and a site visit in the afternoon discussing the practical implications of carrying out a survey.

Topics covered:

• Upland habitat Impact assessment on Upland heath and Blanket bog.

Speakers:

• Prof R Putman, visiting Professor at the University of Glasgow
• Helen Bibby, Conservation Consultant, SAC Consulting

Additional information from Helen Bibby 07879667755