An opportunity to learn more about the complex world of invasive species and how we a s anglers can help stop the spread and identify issues.
South West Lakes Trust and South West Water invite you to a free workshop to find out more about biosecurity, invasive non-native species and discuss what we can all do to help prevent their spread. There are five workshops covering our region and bookings are now being taken through our events page. https://www.swlakestrust.org.uk/events
Presentations will focus on some of the key issues of invasive non-native species and the most current and effective biosecurity methods. Workshop sessions will provide an opportunity for us to discuss the best options for biosecurity facilities at our lakes so we can help protect them and our sports.
These are free events for anyone who uses our lakes for sport or recreation. Complimentary hot and cold drinks and supper will be provided.
Please feel free to pass this invitation on to friends and colleagues who may be interested.
The events are organised by South West Lakes Trust and South West Water and are supported by Angling Trust and Nicky Green Associates. Booking is essential. We look forward to welcoming you.
Invasive Species and Biosecurity Workshop – Brompton Regis
South West Water and South West Lakes Trust invite you to Brompton Regis Village Hall to find out more about biosecurity, invasive non-native species and discuss what we can all do to help prevent their spread.
Presentations will focus on some of the key issues of invasive non-native species and the most current and effective biosecurity methods. Workshop session will provide an opportunity for us to discuss the best options for biosecurity facilities at our lakes so we can help protect them and our sports.
This is a free event for anyone who uses our lakes for sport or recreation. Complimentary hot/cold drinks and pasties will be served from 6- 6.30pm.
Please click here to see the programme, and click the button below to book your place (please inform us of any dietary requirements when booking).
Please feel welcome to pass this invitation on to friends and colleagues who may be interested.
This event is organised by South West Lakes Trust and South West Water and is supported by Angling Trust and Nicky Green Associates.
Invasive Species and Biosecurity Workshop
Monday 25th November, 6pm – 8.30pm, Brompton Regis Village Hall, 8 Brompton Meadows, Brompton Regis, Dulverton TA22 9PD
Workshop Programme
6.00 – 6.30pm Registration, hot and cold drinks and pasties will be provided
6.30 – 6.45pm Welcome and introduction – Kate Hills, Biosecurity and Invasives Manager, South West Water
What are invasive species, the problems they cause, what SWW and SWLT are doing about Invasive Non Native Species (INNS).
6.45 – 7.00pm Signal crayfish: origins, pathways to introduction and biosecurity risks – Nicky Green, Crayfish Specialist, Nicky Green Associates
Crayfish ecology, management and research – what we know about signal crayfish in the South West, legislation and what can we do about them.
7.00 – 7.15pm Invasive species: their impacts on fishing and how anglers can help to stop their spread – Dr. Emily Smith, Environment Manager,
Angling Trust
- A summary of some of the main impacts of INNS on fishing in the UK.
- Negative impacts on native fish populations in the UK – direct predation on fish
eggs/juveniles, competition with native fish for food/shelter, invasive plants
blanketing waterways, reducing oxygen level and preventing access to fishing swims.
- Easy measures anglers can adopt to reduce the threat of INNS being spread into
their fisheries and other waterways.
7.15 – 7.30pm AQUA Biosecurity Accreditation Scheme – Nicola Morris, Invasive Species Officer, South West Lakes Trust
- An update on the AQUA Scheme at SWLT lakes.
- Current best practice biosecurity advice and methods to help protect our lakes.
7.30 – 7.40pm Comfort Break
7.40 – 8.20pm Workshop session
Group discussions on the potential for biosecurity facilities at our sites and our most
likely options to help prevent the spread of INNS. 8.20 – 8.30pm Closing summary
FREE Invasive Species and Biosecurity Workshop
Tuesday 19th November, 6pm – 8.30pm, Roadford Lake, Broadwoodwidger, Lifton, Devon. PL16 0RL
Workshop Programme
6.00 – 6.30pm Registration, hot and cold drinks and pasties will be provided
6.30 – 6.45pm Welcome and introduction – Kate Hills, Biosecurity and Invasives Manager, South West Water
What are invasive species, the problems they cause, what SWW and SWLT are doing about Invasive Non Native Species (INNS).
6.45 – 7.00pm Signal crayfish: origins, pathways to introduction and biosecurity risks – Nicky Green, Crayfish Specialist, Nicky Green Associates
Crayfish ecology, management and research – what we know about signal crayfish in the South West, legislation and what can we do about them.
7.00 – 7.15pm Invasive species: their impacts on fishing and how anglers can help to stop their spread – Dr. Emily Smith, Environment Manager,
Angling Trust
- A summary of some of the main impacts of INNS on fishing in the UK.
- Negative impacts on native fish populations in the UK – direct predation on fish
eggs/juveniles, competition with native fish for food/shelter, invasive plants
blanketing waterways reducing oxygen level and preventing access to fishing swims.
- Easy measures anglers can adopt to reduce the threat of INNS being spread into
their fisheries and other waterways.
7.15 – 7.30pm AQUA Biosecurity Accreditation Scheme – Nicola Morris, Invasive Species Officer, South West Lakes Trust
- An update on the AQUA Scheme at SWLT lakes
- Current best practice biosecurity advice and methods to help protect our lakes.
7.30 – 7.40pm Comfort Break
7.40 – 8.20pm Workshop session
Group discussions on the potential for biosecurity facilities at our sites and our most
likely options to help prevent the spread of INNS. 8.20 – 8.30pm Closing summary
