Species reintroductions: from principles to practice
The reintroduction of species to parts of their natural range from which they have been lost is a fundamental part of reestablishing natural processes and restoring ecosystems, and peatlands are no exception. However, there are many considerations which need to be made to maximise the success of these efforts for both the species of concern and the wider ecosystem.
Join the IUCN UK Peatland Programme for this free webinar as we introduce IUCN guidance for species reintroductions and explore examples of those bringing species back for the benefit of peatlands, people and planet.
Sign up for our Zoom webinar on Thursday 17th October from 10am - 12pm GMT.
Speakers:
Nida Al-Fulaij, Co-chair of the IUCN National Committee UK Species Survival Working Group and CEO at People’s Trust for Endangered Species
Nida will introduce IUCN guidance for reintroductions, including how to plan, deliver, monitor and disseminate reintroduction projects according to IUCN principles.
Tom Spencer, Senior Research and Monitoring Officer at Moors for the Future Partnership
MFFP will discuss their work to reintroduce Sphagnum, a keystone peatland species to the uplands of the Peak District.
Stuart Green, Entomologist for Citizen Zoo
Stuart will introduce Citizen Zoo’s community keepers and their work to reintroduce the large marsh grasshopper to the wetlands of Norfolk.
Joshua Styles, Project Coordinator for the North-West Rare Plant Initiative and Director of Styles Ecology Ltd
Josh will talk about the efforts of NWRPI across North-West England to help those plant species most at risk of extinction regionally, through education, cultivation, translocation and re-introductory methods.
The talks will be followed by a Q&A session with all the speakers.
Please note, the webinar will be recorded and shared on the Peatland Programme’s YouTube channel, where you can catch up on our spring webinar 'Measuring Biodiversity'.
