People & Dogs in the Outdoors Seminar 12th & 13th February 2019 Lynford Hall Hotel & Thetford Forest England Hosted by: The event will particularly focus on People & Dogs practical management measures, with lots of good practice sharing and in the Outdoors networking opportunities. There will also be a site visit to Thetford Forest to witness sled dogs in action (limited Seminar places so book early to avoid The Outdoor Recreation Network is dissapointment). pleased to announce that its next seminar on the hot topic of people and The seminar will be of interest to many. dogs in the outdoors will be hosted by However, it will be of significant value to Forestry Comission England and the those interested in the benefits and Kennel Club. With input from key opportunities that dogs can bring to policy-makers, stakeholders, academics people and those involved in the and practitioners, this exciting two-day practical management of dogs in the event will cover important contemporary outdoors such as site rangers, land policy and practice matters. managers and countryside visitor staff, and other outdoor recreation Topics will include: professionals. • Opportunities and best practice management of visitors with dogs Please save the date for this stimulating and canine sports in the outdoors, to seminar. You will receive another email optimise the benefits and minimise in early December with further event any adverse impacts on other visitors, details and booking information. You are wildlife and farm livestock. encouraged to book early as “all things dog related” are of real interest to our • Ensuring healthy dogs and healthy member organisations, and delegate people, including the mental and numbers will be capped. physical human health benefits of dog ownership, visitors with assistance dogs, and veterinary updates on diseases associated with dogs in the outdoors. Images courtesy of Forestry Comission England & Tourism NI.