Conference 2017

GENERAL:

TVNP – YTCP conf programme

TVNP YTCP Conferance 2017 poster

PRESENTATIONS – NATURAL ASSETS:

Introduction NA Dr Garry Weeks, Teesside University

Honey Bees & Pollination John Canning Cleveland Beekeepers Asc.

The Increasing Role of Vols & Friends grps manage green spaces Dr Sue Antrobus, Tees Valley Wild Green Places

PRESENTATIONS – NATURAL GROWTH:

Introduction NG Linda Tuttiett, Combined Authority

Tees Estuary – habitat framework Robert Woods INCA (Industry & Nature Conservation Association)

Natural Capital LEED toolkit Graeme Hull, Environment Agency

Community Engagement, Partnership & Leadership Paul Cobbing, National Flood Forum

PRESENTATIONS – NATURAL HEALTH & WELL-BEING:

Introduction N H&WB Denise Orange, Public Health England

Organic Farming Local Food Health Wellbeing Roberto Romano, Clervaux Trust

Social Prescribing Role & Opportunities in Nature Gemma Clifford, Catalyst, Stockton

Nat Env Tackling Health Inequalities Claire Spence, Stockton Borough Council

PechaKucha PRESENTATIONS:

River Tees Re-discovered Lucy Chapman, Groundwork Trust

Sm sites & Pocket Parks Paul Harman, Friends of the River Skerne

One Planet Pioneers Nicky Morgan, Middlesbrough Environment City

Peatland Restoration in AONB Paul Leadbitter, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership

QUOTES FROM THE DAY:

“This has been a very good foundational start for TVNP to provide the opportunity for all partners to network & look to create new opportunities”

“Great venue & hospitality. Lovely opportunity to catch up with people…”

“Excellent conference. Extremely interesting and diverse”

“Full of information – well done”

“Great spread. Loved Tai Chi demo …”

“Thank you very much. I enjoyed it and I learnt a lot”

“Good mix of in-put and opportunity to contribute”

“Especially enjoyed the PechaKucha, really interesting topics, peatland, tourism in nature was very engaging and inspiring! All round excellent”

“Very happy with the whole day – wish I could have split myself in two & attended other sessions. Good range of content looking at natural heritage from a range of viewpoints”

“Enjoyable & informative day – well done to everyone involved in organising the day”

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