Forest Makers: The People Building a New Wild Future

Description

Looking into the new western forest and how woodland creation is much more complex than large-scale tree planting.

Trees are transformational, and our region has a bold mission ahead: to create England’s new national forest. But can it be done, and what will the benefits be for communities, wildlife, and businesses?

Chaired by Darren Reynolds (UWE Bristol), this session will feature John Everitt (Chief Executive, National Forest Company) who will share the national strategy for transforming landscapes. He will be joined by Jamie Audsley (CEO, Western Forest) and Leah McNally (CEO, Avon Wildlife Trust), to discuss plans for Bristol and explore how everyone can get involved.

This event is part of The Festival of Nature. 

Programme

• 18:00: Arrival and registration in Lantern Hall
• 18:30: Event starts in Lantern Hall and livestream begins
• 19:30: Q&A
• 19:45: Event and livestream ends
• 19:45-21:00: Networking and drinks.

Accessibility

UWE Bristol welcomes all abilities/disabilities, ages, ethnicities, and genders to our events. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements then please let us know by contacting events@uwe.ac.uk so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.

Venue information:

• Disabled parking: No
• Step-free access: Yes
• Accessible toilets: Yes
• Assisted Listening: Yes
• Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
• Quiet spaces available: Yes