Wild Abundance in a Time of Decline

Is it possible to short cut the long processes of developing wild places?  This talk will explore some of the current issues in biodiversity conservation, from the global to the local, through the lens of nature reserves and other land available to wildlife. Focusing on habitat creation and drawing on many lessons learnt at Ryewater Nursery near Sherborne, we will cover the process of creating, monitoring and managing new habitat; look at how some world leading citizen science can aid in our efforts and see if it is possible to sow seeds for a future rich in wildlife.