Heritage Sharing Good Practice Programme April December 2017
Sharing Good Practice is a unique programme of events for people from a wide variety of sectors, including land managers, local authorities, health, business, education, voluntary and government. These events provide an opportunity for practitioners with differing levels of experience to network, learn from experts, influence future policy, share ideas and gain new insights and inspiration. Good Practice in Deer Management Planning 26 April 2017 With the emphasis on deer management planning over the past year, this event will explore the challenges and opportunities from the perspectives of individual DMGs and those involved in writing Plans. It provides an opportunity to share knowledge from a 'lessons learned' perspective which can be incorporated into future deer management planning. Attendees will benefit from sharing their experiences and discussing the opportunities and challenges associated with different approaches, particularly with regards to communications, transparency and engaging local communities and communities of interest. ADMG, Forestry Commission and Link For the members of the ADMG and LINK, and for key contractors who have written or will be writing Deer Management Plans Public Bodies and Lowland Deer Management Thursday 27 April 2017 This event aims to enable discussion and an exchange of information about the management of lowland deer, compliance with the Deer Code, development and adoption of Best Practice, practical delivery, and delivery of public interests. Presentations and small group discussions on relevant topics will raise awareness on deer management in a lowland context, address the potential for negative PR, give clear advice regarding the compliance with statutory regulations, and be an opportunity to share experiences and develop a communications network through the sharing of case studies and resources. Forestry Commission Scotland and South Lanarkshire Biodiversity Partners For all public agencies with a particular focus on the Local Authorities who own or manage land on which deer are present; also open to other public bodies e.g. SNH, FCS, Water
Challenge and Opportunity the use of technology to gather data about the natural environment 7 June 2017 Technology is coming to our aid in becoming smaller, smarter and more influential. Three game-changing examples are on the verge of mainstream affordability and use: From space satellite Earth Observation Down to earth DNA species detection & surveillance Atlas the global web platform for spatial analysis & modelling. Participants at this event will gain valuable networking opportunities and learn how new technology can transform our knowledge about the changing state and health of the natural heritage, increase our responsiveness to targeting and delivering effective action and improve our ability to interact and collaborate with others to secure benefits to and from the natural heritage. CAMERAS For CAMERAS partnership, Government, RAFE partners, Link, Innovation Centres, research bodies and statutory conservation agencies Cherished Places making the most of your local landscape designations Thursday 31 August 2017 SNH and HES consulted on Local Landscape Areas draft guidance in early 2017 and will publish revised guidance this summer. Building on a decade s experience, the new guidance will refresh the role of Local Landscape Areas in the planning system and promote their contribution towards a number of government objectives. This event will present the new SNH/HES guidance on Local Landscape Areas and explore opportunities to make more of these important and locally valued assets, illustrated by the work of local authorities and landscape partnerships. There will be presentations, case studies and discussion groups to help share ideas and promote networking. Historic Scotland For Local Authority staff working in development planning and development management, landscape and archaeology advisers, consultants undertaking designation reviews, and NGOs with an interest in Local Landscape Areas
Communicating with your audience - biodiversity and the agricultural sector Friday 22 September 2017 Principles of good communication apply in a variety of situations. Why do some land managers embrace biodiversity and others are reticent to do so? Can we improve our communication with this key audience? Identified as a key stakeholder to help deliver the Biodiversity Strategy, it is important that we understand land managers points of view and enable good quality, positive communication. National Farmers Union Scotland and the Soil Association For everyone involved in communicating biodiversity who works with farmers and landowners At this event we will learn from those who communicate biodiversity to the agricultural sector as well as from those farmers and other land managers who have embraced nature as part of running successful businesses. There will be presentations, case studies and discussion groups to help share approaches to better communication with a wide and diverse audience to find out more about who does this already and who may be able to help you. There will also be valuable networking opportunities.
Green Infrastructure Fund Learners Event POSTPONED, please contact us to register for new event details 18 October 2017 The Whisky Bond Glasgow Attendees at this event will have the opportunity to build a network of Green Infrastructure (GI) project contacts. You will explore new and established ideas, discuss challenges and solutions, share success stories and hear how others have approached and overcome challenges. There will be an opportunity to see and discuss GI projects in Scotland and visit a nearby GI project to learn about their approaches to community engagement, partnership working and connectivity to the wider environment. This event will provide a valuable opportunity to work with others, share good practice and inspire you to continue green infrastructure work. greenspace scotland and the Central Scotland Green Network For organisations who have received Green Infrastructure Funding, staff from sister Strategic Interventions, partners from Green Infrastructure (GI) network, organisations that are potential applicants in future funding rounds Scotland s Greenspace map the next generation Supporting policy, practice and research 8 November 2017 The new look Greenspace Map has now been produced by Ordnance Survey and it is available as an open data and MasterMap layer. This event is an opportunity to learn more about the data, find out how others have already been using it and discuss future ideas and opportunities. We will look at how the new dataset differs from the original Scotland s Greenspace Map dataset and share some of the initial facts and figures coming out of the new data. greenspace scotland, Forestry Commission Scotland and Government For policy officers and Geographical Information practitioners from local authorities, NGOs and Government organisations and researchers. There will be case study presentations and small group discussions. Networking opportunities throughout the day will enable participants to share ideas and meet others who are already using the map.
Interpreting Scotland s Outdoor Heritage: new ways to look at old places 6 December 2017 Cost TBC This event aims to share good practice and experiences of interpreting the history and archaeology of outdoor heritage sites in Scotland, in order to increase understanding and enjoyment for visitors. Participants will discuss the range of options available for interpreting outdoor heritage sites; understand when sites are appropriate for interpretation and the variety of approaches available. An event in support of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017. Forestry Commission Scotland and Historic Scotland For all those involved in interpreting the cultural and historic environment