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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, 2018
Since 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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PAVEL programme to start
26th September, 2016EAI is delighted that its EU Erasmus+ funded Protected Area Vocational Education and Learning (PAVEL) programme has now started. Details of how to apply for professional development opportunities together with our partners in France, Germany, Latvia and the Netherlands will be made available on the PAVEL page by the end of September 2016.
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Keeping in touch
12th May, 2016At present the best ways to get up-to-date news from EAI are to follow us on Twitter @EFAtlanticIsles or to sign up for E-News via the link on our landing page. E-News Bulletins are published regularly; No.55 was published in May 2016. We will update the web pages as time and resources allow. Details of […]
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UK Marine Protected Areas: Webinar Report
29th June, 2015The purpose of this webinar was to review progress across the UK in establishing marine protected areas, especially to compare the different approaches taken in the constituent countries of the UK. Presentations and discussion focused on the legislative background, where the designation process has got to, what has been designated so far and where, what […]
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