Open Inquiry on Peatlands

The IUCN UK Peatland Programme Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands held an Open Inquiry event on Wednesday 3rd November, at the University of Edinburgh.

The Commission of Inquiry's Core Panel heard evidence from invited experts and interested parties on the evidence gathered in the first stage of the Commission of Inquiry on Peatlands, in association with the University of Edinburgh.[img_assist|nid=128|title=|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=99|height=100]

Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2010
Location: Thomson’s Land, University of Edinburgh (view map)
Timing: the event will begin with a buffet lunch at 12pm and end at approximately 5pm (a more detailed programme will follow)

Places are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Registration for this event is now closed.

To register, please fill in the form below, indicating any dietary and other requirements you may have.

We encourage you to travel by public transport if at all possible. If you have to drive, please provide your car registration so we can try to arrange parking onsite. Please be aware that it may not be possible to do so, and that public parking in Edinburgh city centre is limited. Thomson's Land is approximately a 10 minute walk from Edinburgh's main rail station, and local buses stop close by. More detailed travel info will be sent out after registration.

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