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<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•Conference<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•<st1:PlaceName
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w:st="on">History</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType>, <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">London</st1:place></st1:City><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•16-17 November
2010<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•Organisers:</SPAN></FONT></B>
<B><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> Environmental
Change Network (ECN)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <st1:place
w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Natural</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceName
w:st="on">History</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType
w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>
(NHM)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> Centre for Ecology &
Hydrology (CEH)<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">•Details: <A
href="http://www.ecn.ac.uk/Conf2010/Conf2010.htm">http://www.ecn.ac.uk/Conf2010/Conf2010.htm</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">About the
conference<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Human
health and well-being depends on biological diversity for the maintenance of
many ‘ecosystem services’ that deliver food, fuel, clean water and medicines,
and provide for our social, cultural and spiritual needs. Yet, due largely to
human actions, biodiversity has been declining around the globe, including
within the terrestrial, freshwater and coastal habitats of the
<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>. Despite the aims of the
Convention on Biological Diversity there is little evidence to suggest any
decline in the rate of these losses. Biological monitoring allows not only the
quantification of rates of change but, together with experimental and modelling
approaches, also improves understanding of the drivers and processes of change.
This enables the development of better strategies to protect biodiversity and
the ecosystem services that it supports. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The
<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> boasts a rich history of
biological and ecological surveying, monitoring and research, but very few
monitoring programmes have been maintained for long enough to provide definitive
data on long-term trends and provide the necessary guidance for future
management. Those that have survived face an uncertain future, particularly in
the current economic climate, while developments in scientific understanding and
instrumentation reveal new areas of concern and opportunity where monitoring by
professionals and members of the public should play an important role in the
future.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Through a series of talks from invited speakers this
conference aims to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">1)<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]>consider current and likely future
national requirements for biodiversity monitoring and research;<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">2)<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]>demonstrate the ways in which
long-term studies have contributed to our understanding of key
biodiversity-related issues;<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">3)<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]>illustrate through case-studies the
challenges faced in improving the quality, reliability and efficiency of
measurements; data processing, interoperability and analysis; and the
communication of results;<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">4)<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]>explore opportunities to improve
monitoring capability through recent developments in science,
instrumentation, and public participation, and<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal
style="MARGIN-LEFT: 36pt; TEXT-INDENT: -18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2"><![if !supportLists]><FONT
face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><SPAN
style="mso-list: Ignore">5)<FONT face="Times New Roman" size=1><SPAN
style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'">
</SPAN></FONT></SPAN></SPAN></FONT><![endif]>consider the potential for
synergies between programmes and future directions for this area of
research.<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">In
addition to oral presentations, group discussion sessions will enable delegates
to pursue key issues in greater depth. On the basis of these discussions and
presentations the conference will formulate recommendations for the improvement
and future development of biodiversity monitoring and research in the
<st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region> and
elsewhere.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Although the emphasis will be on the <st1:country-region
w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">UK</st1:place></st1:country-region>, the
conference will be of international relevance, since many of the issues to be
discussed are essentially global and often the solutions require international
cooperation.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Programme and further
details<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">The
latest conference programme and further details are available at the conference
web pages: <A
href="http://www.ecn.ac.uk/Conf2010/Conf2010.htm">http://www.ecn.ac.uk/Conf2010/Conf2010.htm</A>.
The programme now indicates times and dates for the
sessions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">How to
register<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Please complete the registration form at the conference
web pages: <A
href="http://www.ecn.ac.uk/Conf2010/Conf2010.htm">http://www.ecn.ac.uk/Conf2010/Conf2010.htm</A>.
The deadline for registering is: 31st October 2010.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><B><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold; FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Costs<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">In
order to cover some of the costs of organising this event, there is a small
delegate fee of £60. Accommodation is not provided. Some useful links and maps
are provided on the conference web pages if you need to arrange accommodation.
The conference will begin after lunch on Tuesday 16 November. When registering,
please indicate on the form if you would like to attend an evening meal on 16
November. If there is sufficient interest we will organise a meal at a local
restaurant. We may have to ask you to pay in advance for
this.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">We
look forward to hearing from you soon. Please forward this e-mail to anyone you
think may be interested in the conference. Thank
you.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Kind
regards,<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Andrew Sier<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">ECN
Science Liaison Officer<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">On
behalf of the Conference Planning Team<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">P.S.
Please accept our apologies for cross-posting<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Dr
Andrew Sier<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">ECN
Science Liaison Officer<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">NERC
Centre for Ecology & Hydrology<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Lancaster</SPAN></FONT></st1:place></st1:City>
Environment Centre<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Library Avenue, Bailrigg<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on"><FONT face=Calibri
size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Lancaster</SPAN></FONT></st1:City>,
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">LA1 4AP</st1:PostalCode>, <st1:country-region
w:st="on">UK</st1:country-region></st1:place><o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Tel:
+44 (0) 1524 595840<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><FONT face=Calibri size=2><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt">Webs:
<A href="http://www.ceh.ac.uk">www.ceh.ac.uk</A> -- <A
href="http://www.ecn.ac.uk">www.ecn.ac.uk</A> -- <A
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href="http://www.ilternet.edu">www.ilternet.edu</A> -- <A
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href="http://newsandviews.ceh.c.uk/">http://newsandviews.ceh.c.uk/</A> -- <A
href="http://www.natura2000exchange.eu">www.natura2000exchange.eu</A><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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