South West Invasive Species Forum

The seventh annual South West Invasive Species Forum is taking place in Bridgwater, Somerset, on Thursday 23 May. Book your free place by Thursday 16 May.

Speakers include Professor Helen Roy MBE from the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology.

Other organisations taking part include South West Water, South West Lakes Trust, Forestry Commission, National Bee Unit and Angling Trust.

Lunch is provided. Please provide dietary requirement on booking.

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