The day will focus on the legal duties relating to wildlife and protected species that local authorities in England and Wales are required to discharge, and what this means in practice. Practical examples will be provided and there will be ample opportunity to discuss specific case studies, issues or problems that attendees wish to bring with them.
Who should attend?
• Local Authority Ecologists and Environmental Managers
• Local Authority Planning Officers
• Local Authority Tree Officers
• Local Authority Listed Building Officers
• Any other Local Authority Officers with a wildlife responsibility and/or links with planning
Trainer Penny Simpson,
Environmental Lawyer DLA Piper UK LLP (English & Welsh Qualified)
For more information about the course and details of how to book visit the IEEM website