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Epping Forest

Epping Forest consists of 6000 acres of ancient woodland which is owned by The City of London. It extends a total of 12 miles from Wanstead in the South to the edge of Harlow in the North. The Department is also responsible for 2000 acres of ‘Buffer land’ which adjoins the main part of the forest. This Buffer land is, on the whole, tenant farmed but also provides winter grazing for the cattle.

A look at the effects of grazing on the management of the trees and re-creation of Woodland pasture.

Fallow and Muntjac deer are also present and create extra problems/different browsing patterns on the vegetation.

Programme

09.30 Arrive and tea/coffee

10.00- 10.30 Welcome and introduction by Jes Dagley
Conservation Manager.

10.30 Leave in vehicles to Long Running to look at the effect of grazing

12.15 Lunch (provided by City of London, please
let us know of dietary requirements at time of booking.

13.15 Further field trip to look at other grazed areas

14.45 Coffee/Tea

15.15 Any Questions

16.00 Head for home

Charge, CMA Members FREE, Non-members £30.00.

Attendance on this study day provides members with 10 CPD points. No charge will be made to non-members who take up membership of CMA on the day.

Contact and location

To Book a space please contact :
Nick Baker 020 8532 5320 – 07802 380952
E mail nick.baker@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Postcode is : IG10 4RW

Directions
From Junction 26 M25 take the A121 to Loughton. At the top of the hill at the ‘Old Orleans’ take the 4th Junction towards Woodford. After 1 ½ miles cross over the ‘Robin Hood’ roundabout and continue for 1 mile, on the left is a white picket fence, this is the Warren, park in the car park and come to reception.

Nick Baker
Senior Forest Keeper, Epping Forest
City of London
The Warren
Loughton
Essex
IG10 4RW
Tel: 020 8532 1010
Mobile: 07802 380952

March 2009, Bolivia

Practical out door day, bring walking equipment. Princetown, Dartmoor.

Booking: Ella Briens 07711 104546

1 -2 November 2007

Community engagement is now a pre-requisite for much forward planning and decision making. However evidence is growing that levels of actual involvement are diminishing. This seminar with project visits will look at innovations in this challenging area. Most importantly...what works? What can we learn from our partners on mainland Europe? Through deliverative, interactive techniques we will aim to produce best practice guide drawn from the experiences of protected area managers and community groups themselves..as well as experts in the field of community engagement. Bring along your experience, questions and ideals and make a lively contribution to the event.

Target Audience

Community organisations
Board Members
Managers and staff of protected areas involved in community engagements
Education Officers
Rangers
Volunteers
Ministries and Agencies
Regional and local government organisations
NCOs and consultants

For more information contact:

Dan Bloomfield
EAI Development Officer
Tel 00 44*1208 869797
dan.bloomfield@europarc-ai.org

Knighthays, Tiverton, Devon

Booking: Patrick Watts-Mabbott, Exmoor National Park 07973 727469
Email: pwatts-mabbott@exmoor-nationalpark.gov.uk

Paignton Zoo 7 for 7.30pm

Booking: Dave Ellacott 01803 697525
email: dave.ellacott@paigntonzoo.org.uk

with Charlie Falzon at The Archive Room, St Andrew's Court House, 7 St. Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AB

What do you hope to gain from the workshop?
• An update on the implications of the recent planning white paper for major proposals
• A recognition of the critical relationship between development control and development plans
• Insights into what requires planning permission, what is ‘automatically’ permitted and recent changes to the scope of development control
• An understanding of the role that communities can play in responding to proposals
• An understanding of some key planning terms and their uses, including planning obligations
• An insight into the enforcement and appeals process
• An opportunity to comment on and determine planning applications

Workshop format

Charlie Falzon will lead the workshop. It will consist of a series of briefings, interspersed with short exercises throughout. Although the timescale is tight, there will be opportunity to ask questions and to discuss issues.

09.30am Introduction to the programme
09.45am Planning permission – who needs it and why?
What is ‘development’? - Permitted development rights
11.00am Development plans and development control
The importance of planning policy in determining applications – PPS, RSS and LDF - departures from policy and ‘call ins’
11.45am BREAK
12.00am Basic process from application to determination
Making applications – regulations and process – what to look for in an application – whom to consult – a hierarchy of material considerations – using conditions & obligations – enforcement – appeals
1.15pm LUNCH
2.00pm Development control exercises
3.30pm TEA
3.45pm Report back – decisions and reasons
4.15pm Questions and review
4.45pm FINISH

For a booking form please contact:
Angela Gamble/Laura Boreham,
CTS, E3/Country Parks, c/o Essex County Council,
County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex. CM1 1QH

Tel No 01245 437741/437574 Fax No 01245 437213
Email agamble@essexcc.gov.uk or lboreham@essexcc.gov.uk

Duration and timings: 2 day residential course

Course description: This is a very practical course that aims to give participants a solid foundation in the theory, practice and strategy development of working with communities and the stakeholder engagement processes.

The course builds from basics, considering the different approaches to working with stakeholders, the context in which we are working and the level of engagement relevant to different projects and initiatives. It goes on to build participants’ skills in a range of practical tools and techniques and considers how these can be applied effectively and appropriately to support the achievement of an overall engagement strategy.

A focus on developing a planned approach through a practical engagement framework will give participants confidence that their work can be structured, responsive to local needs and successful in achieving their overall goals.

Ideal for: Those who have to plan and / or deliver work with stakeholders, including the engagement of communities in planning, decision making and practical activities.

Key benefits of the course:
• A structure for creating a workable engagement strategy.
• A range of tools, techniques and methods for involving groups in consensual decision making and planning activities.
• An opportunity to relate the course content to planning participants’ own projects.

Participants’ comments: “The most enjoyable course I have ever attended. The trainer was excellent and included her own practical experience.”

Aim and objectives:

Aim: To examine how to engage communities/stakeholders in practical projects, planning and decision making while facilitating maximum participation.

Objectives By the end of the course participants will be able to:
• Explain the theory, practice and strategy development of stakeholder engagement processes.
• Outline a range of participatory techniques.
• Describe the key principles of good practice in stakeholder engagement processes.
• Outline how they can plan a stakeholder engagement strategy for their own work.

Outline programme:
Day 1 sessions:
• The different levels of engaging communities/stakeholders, and selecting the right approach for each piece of work / stakeholder.
• The elements of an engagement strategy: needs analysis, stakeholder analysis, project design and delivery, and monitoring and evaluation.
• Participative tools and techniques.

Day 2 sessions: • Tools to generate information, sort data, prioritise and time frame.
• The opportunity for participants to develop a comprehensive strategy from their own work.

About Icarus and our training style: Joining Instructions and final programme: Icarus specialises in the design and facilitation of participative processes that support individuals, groups and organisations to plan and take decisions. Creative, consensus building and inclusive group working tools are at the heart of all our work and we draw extensively on this experience in our training programme.

We recognise that training needs to be practical, relevant and enjoyable. Our courses are therefore highly participative, with plenty of opportunities for participants to ‘have a go’ and to work through issues as a group with our support.

Extensive background materials are provided in a course manual.

We look forward to working with you and spending an enjoyable and productive time together.

Confirmation of booking, a detailed programme for the course, joining instructions and a location map will be sent to participants 10 days before the event.

For a booking form please contact:

Laura Boreham, CTS, E3/Country Parks, c/o Essex County Council, County Hall, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QH
Tel No. 01245 437574 Fax No 01245 437213