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Scottish Environment Week Scottish Environment LINK Scottish Environment Week Ajstarks February 2013 Programme Overall Sponsoring MSP: Sarah Boyack MSP Friends ofFriends Langlands Moss Introduction Since its inception in 2003, Scottish Environment Week brings together MSPs, civic Scotland, business, eNGOs and environmentalists to celebrate Scotland’s environment. The week has become a popular fixture in the Parliamentary calendar and MSPs from all parties have attended events highlighting the many facets of Scotland’s environment. The theme for this year’s Scottish Environment Week is Scotland’s Environment Revealed, highlighting all types of research, including social, economic and scientific done by our members to conserve and enhance the environment. We are delighted that our overall sponsor is Sarah Boyack MSP. Scottish Environment LINK Scottish Environment LINK is the forum for Scotland’s voluntary environment community, with over 30 member bodies representing a broad spectrum of environmental interests with the common goal of contributing to a more environmentally sustainable society. Its member bodies represent a wide community of environmental interest. LINK provides a forum for these organizations, enabling informed debate, assisting co-operation within the voluntary sector and acting as a strong voice for this community in communications with decision-makers in Government and its agencies, Parliaments, the civic sector, the media and with the public through our members’ collective 500,000+ supporters. Acting at local, national and international levels, LINK aims to ensure that the environment community participates in the development of policy and legislation affecting Scotland. LINK works mainly through Taskforces—groups of members working together on topics of mutual interest, exploring the issues and developing advocacy to promote sustainable development, respecting environmental limits. LINK is a Scottish Charity (SC000296) and a Scottish Company Limited by guarantee (SC250899). LINK is core funded by Membership Subscriptions and by grants from Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Government and Charitable Trusts including Craignish Charitable Trust, Gannochy Charitable Trust and Esmée Fairbairn Foundation © Copyright Scottish Environment LINK 2012 th Tuesday February 19 2013 Wednesday February 20th 2013 The Land Revealed - Terrestrial Seminar SEW Evening Reception Sponsoring MSP: Rob Gibson MSP Sponsoring MSP: Claudia Beamish MSP Room: Committee Room 1 Room: Garden Lobby Time: 6-8pm Time: 6-8pm Supporter: Historic Scotland Supporter: Scotland’s National Parks Our annual Holyrood reception brings together players from the voluntary sector, decision-makers, Government and its agencies Presentations: and business. It is, quite simply, the best environmental National Trust for Scotland - Scotland’s Future Landscapes networking opportunity of the year. Researching with members, Scottish residents, and stakeholders on landscape pressures and protections, NTS will be reporting towards the end of the year on scenarios for Scottish landscapes over the next 50 years. Butterfly Conservation – Chequered Skipper Butterfly Following recent work on the Chequered Skipper butterfly, only found in Scotland within the UK, involving modelling and analysis (by HQ staff and JNCC, based on current knowledge), predictions of additional areas that were likely to be occupied, followed up with successful searches by BC volunteers. Society of Antiquaries – ScARF Project By the end of the project we will have in place an updatable framework highlighting both current research strengths within Scottish archaeology, and areas for future exploration. This will enable anyone wishing to contribute to the research environment of Scotland to effectively plan their work in relation to the framework; ensuring that future research is relevant, represents greater value, and effectively contributes to our understanding of the past. Stewart Stevenson speaking at LINK’s 2012 Scottish Environment Festival Evening Reception Thursday February 21st 2013 Thursday February 21st 2013 The Sea Revealed — Marine Seminar SEW PUB QUIZ Sponsoring MSP: Liam McArthur MSP Sponsoring MSP: Jamie McGrigor MSP Room: Committee Room 3 Room: Members’ Restaurant Time: 13:00 – 14:15pm Time: from 6pm Supporter: Historic Scotland and RSPB FAME project Supporter: Calor Scotland Presentations: Join Teams from all across the environment sector for a Marine Conservation Society – Sea-searches light-hearted, enjoyable evening to celebrate the end of the To most, life under the sea is out of sight, out of mind. Seasearch is an exciting project to change all that. Co-ordinated by the Marine Week. There will even be some questions about Scotland’s Conservation Society, divers are trained to be our eyes under the water, environment! recording the seabed, fish and invertebrate life found there. This helps target protection to where it’s needed. If you would like to come along and have a team put together already, please get in touch with the LINK Parliamentary Office. Archaeology Scotland – The SCAPE Trust Thousands of archaeological sites are threatened by erosion around Scotland’s coast. Using mobile phone apps and an interactive website, SCAPE’s new project asks the public to monitor sites and helps them to take action at those most valued by communities. RSPB – FAME Project The RSPB, alongside organisations across Europe, have undertaken one of the world’s largest seabird tracking studies over the past three years to inform the designation of marine protected areas. This talk will reveal some of the incredible journeys recorded, and re-emphasise the need to properly protect our internationally-important seabird populations at sea. Revealing the Environment in Your Constituency Friday February 22nd, Saturday February 23rd and Sunday February 24th 2013 As part of the Scottish Environment Week programme, MSPs are invited to pick a visit or visits from the following programme to a site in or near their constituency for the weekend of February 22nd—24th 2013 and are most welcomed to bring along their partners, children, staff and friends too. We have categorised the programme by constituency areas as indicated by the map. Purple – Highlands and Islands Yellow – North East Scotland Green – Mid Scotland and Fife Orange – West Scotland White – Glasgow Pink – Central Scotland Blue – Lothian Red – South Scotland Please note: that in most cases event details or constituency visit can only be finalised once an MSP has expressed interest in attending, so please let us know as soon as possible of your interest. Overall deadline is Monday February 4th 2013. Across all constituencies Ramblers Scotland Go for a walk with your local Ramblers group! We have 54 groups across Scotland who walk most weekends, and on some weekdays. We can arrange for MSPs to join a walk in their constituency. Ramblers Scotland has 54 local groups across the country and all groups run regular walk programmes offering a variety of walks from short 3-5 mile rambles to strenuous hikes up Munros. We can offer each MSP the opportunity to walk with their local group and have a chat with Ramblers members as they enjoy Scotland’s great outdoors. Depending on the walk, MSPs will need to be properly equipped with walking boots/strong shoes and waterproofs, and if it is a day walk they will need to bring a packed lunch. Please find information on the local groups under the various locations in this programme. RSPB Scotland Why not visit one of the many sites that RSPB Scotland manages? We have over 70 nature reserves across the country, from Shetland to the Solway and from Aberdeenshire to the Western Isles. These reserves include woodlands, wetland, coast and upland, supporting a range of birds, mammals and plants. We also work in partnership at many Date with Nature sites such as the Galloway Red Kite Trail. In March, wintering geese will still be around in many places, but the signs of spring will be appearing. Several of our sites also run education programmes for local schools. We can find a visit to suit – whether you want something active, a quiet walk, or just a cuppa and a chat at one of our visitor centres. Find out what we’re doing in your area. Please find information on their website by clicking here. National Trust for Scotland Visit the various properties across and around Scotland to investigate and discuss a wide range of different conservation land management issues. Please find information on the local properties under the various locations in this programme. HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS Kintail -National Trust for Scotland Varied upland estate ranging from the shores of Loch Duich up to the Five Sisters ridge and through into West Affric and the Falls of Glomach. Issues: Grazing management (deer and livestock), Woodland restoration, Ecological monitoring, Footpath management. Ben Lomond-National Trust for Scotland Popular upland estate on the eastern shore of Loch Lomond, ranging from the shoreline oakwoods up to the summit of Ben Lomond and incorporating an active upland farm. Issues: Woodland management and restoration, Visitor management, Footpath maintenance, Peatbog management and restoration, Rhododendron control. Rare plant monitoring, Grazing/farm management, Black Grouse conservation. Torridon-National Trust for Scotland Spectacular mountain estate in West Highlands, incorporating part of Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve and several popular mountaineering areas. Issues: Grazing (deer) management. Woodland restoration. Rhododendron
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