Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre

Annual Recorders Forum 2016

Saturday 5th March 2016: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Littleton Millennium Hall [SU457 323]

The forum is free of charge and is designed to encourage recorders and local recording groups to share their experiences and ideas. There will also be the opportunity to showcase your work in one of the 5 minute project update sessions in the afternoon. If you would like to provide an update, please let us know when you return the form.

Programme09:30 10:00 Registration & Coffee10:00 10:10 Welcome & Introduction: Nicky Court, HBIC Manager10:10 10:45 Biodiversity data in planning: Adam Egglesfield/Wolfgang Ritter, HCC/HBIC10:45 11:05 A True Record? - The challenges of verification: Martin Rand, BSBI11:05 11:25 Refreshments11:25 11:50 Marine Aliens - are they here to stay?: Jenny Mallinson11:50 12:15 Shoresearch update: Amy Marsden, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust12:15 12:30 Living Record supporting conservation in Hampshire: Adrian Bicker12.30 13.45 Lunch & displays13.45 14:00 A series of 5 minute project updates14.00 14.20 A Hoverfly Survey in Southampton: Phil Budd, Southampton Nat.Hist.Society

14.20 14.40 The Roman Snail (Helix pomatia) in Hampshire: Graham Long, Conchological Society of Great Britain & Ireland

14.40 15.00 Refreshments15.00 15.20 Harvest Mice: Rob Nicholls, South Downs National Park Authority15.20 15.40 Snakes in the heather - the New Forest Smooth Snake Survey: Ben Limburn15.40 15.45 Summing up and close

If you are interested in bringing along displays to illustrate your work/interest please contact HBIC (01962 832324) to advise us of your requirements. A map has been printed on the reverse for directions. Please fill in the reply slip below and return by the 26th February 2016.

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Please tick if you would like to bring a display Please tick if you would like a buffet lunch @ £6.50/head Vegetarian? (& enclose a cheque made payable to HCC). Please return to: Jacqui Hall, Administrative Support, Economy, Transport and Environment Department, Hampshire County Council, 1st Floor, Elizabeth ll Court West, The Castle, Winchester SO23 8UD Tel: 01962 832251 or email to : adminete.EII1@hants.gov.uk if no payment required. Please return by 26th February 2016

Littleton Millennium Hall, The Hall Way, Littleton, Winchester, SO22 6QL