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Siggen Seminar
23rd November, 2018
Siggen Seminar Registrations for the Siggen Seminar are open. It will take place between the 18th-21st March in northern Germany and this year we will focus on Youth involvement in Parks, following the launch of the Youth manifesto. Participation is free to EUROPARC members but registrations is mandatory. Registration can be done here.
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Peatland Code Webinar
23rd November, 2018Our next webinar will be on Monday 10th December 12.00-13.00 looking at the Peatland code This Webinar will provide a brief introduction to the UK Peatland Code – a voluntary standard for UK peatland projects looking to market the ecosystem benefits of restoration. It will focus on the Pennine PeatLIFE’s experience of the initial […]
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Five go on a study tour to the Alps
18th June, 2018Read here the interesting blog of a group 5 staff from the Brecon Beacons, Yorkshire Dales, Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Parks and Nidderdale AONB who are on an Europarc Atlantic Isles study tour funded by Erasmus +. The five will be visiting 3 different Parks in the French Alps looking at management of Recreation […]
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Tuesday, 5th June, 2018 12:00 PM Webinar on Geospatial Analysis of Blanket Bog habitats utilising Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology.”
23rd May, 2018Since 2012 the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust has been using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Technology to survey areas of degraded blanket bog habitats. The work has been conducted across the mountains and foothills that comprise the low-rising Pennine mountain range in northern England. The high resolution imagery and Digital Surface Models (DSMs) generated from these surveys […]
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Friday 4th May 12.00- 13.00 Adding fuel to the fire: the pivotal role of Fire Operations Groups (FOGs) in wildfire fighting
26th April, 2018This second webinar of the two in the wildfire series will showcase the power and importance of partnership work in attending wildfires, and dealing with their aftermaths. Robert Stacey from Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service, Secretary of the Northumberland Fire Group, will talk about improving understanding of wildfires internationally. Robert’s presentation will be followed by […]
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European Parks: Inspired by the Next Generation’
15th December, 2017Title: European Parks: Inspired by the Next Generation’Location: Cairngorms ScotlandLink out: Click hereDescription: Around 300 delegates from across Europe are expected to meet at the Aviemore Highland resort and plans are being drawn up for a Youth Festival to run alongside the main event. Soon we will have more information available. Until then, feel free […]
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Interpretation of natural and cultural landscapes
15th December, 2017Title: Interpretation of natural and cultural landscapes Location: Siggen Germany Link out: Click here Description: Cultural Identity is rooted in the connection to the land. It is reflected in architecture, crafts, literature, and art and of course the food we eat. Cultural identity, however, is not always as fixed as it may seem. Interpretation can […]
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New ways of funding protected areas
24th July, 2017Title: New Ways of Funding Protected Areas Location: Sheffield Hallam University Date: 2017-07-24 In the present financial climate all those involved in protected areas are having to look at new ways of funding their activities and developments. This Europarc Atlantic Isles (EAI) event will explore how we can work together and with new partners to […]
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New Erasmus+ learning opportunities
13th March, 2017EAI is delighted to announce details of three work related study visit opportunities for people working in UK protected landscape as part of its staff development programme, PAVEL, funded by the Erasmus+ programme. The opportunities are in Germany, Latvia and the Netherlands. The visits cover a number of specific themes and successful applicants can also […]
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Members’ Day – 14 February 2017
21st December, 2016The future of UK and Ireland protected areas European cooperation Location: Natural England Offices, Business Park Crewe, Electra Way, Crewe CW1 6GJ Time and date: 10.30 (for 11.00) through to 15.30 The aim of the day will be to look at the work of the Federation and Atlantic Isles Section and identify a future strategy […]
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