# Event Details - **Event Name**: Saving Species Conference 2025 - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am – Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for our annual Saving Species Conference.About this EventJoin Us for the Saving Species Conference 2025!We invite you to our annual winter conference, a premier event dedicated to advancing species conservation. We are excited to welcome conservation professionals, students, early-career researchers, and passionate advocates for nature to the University Centre South Devon this October. Organised by Conservation Chat UK Ltd, this conference puts the environment front and centre.Event HighlightsInspiring Guest Speakers: Hear from experts working on the front lines of species conservation.Engaging Sessions: Dive into presentations, discussions, and networking opportunities.Ideal for: Conservation professionals, students, and anyone with a commitment to environmental stewardship.Sustainability FocusRefreshments: Light refreshments will be provided, and we encourage you to bring a packed lunch to keep ticket costs low. We also challenge you to go plastic-free!This conference will be held exclusively in person. However, we will offer full refunds should cancellation become necessary due to unforeseen circumstances.See You There!Laura & Stu, DirectorsAgendaConservation at Dartmoor Zoo: From Carpathia to HeilongHost: Dr David Gibson, Dartmoor Zoological SocietyInfo: Dr David Gibson has been the CEO of Dartmoor Zoo since February 2024. He will explain how conservation projects and their outcomes are crucial to the future of the Zoo as it moves into the second decade of its existence as a charity. Focusing on some of the most endangered species of Big Cat, the Zoos conservation breeding programmes aim to ensure we have viable captive populations of animals that are able, should conditions allow, to reintroduce species to the wild. Increasingly the zoo is also focusing on conservation of species UK native species.Accelerating species recovery at Sharpham on the River DartHost: Simon Roper, Ambios LtdInfo: After studying badgers for a research Masters in Devon, Simon began working in communications at the Wildlife Trust while also leading study tours to California, the Arctic, and Eastern Europe, sparking a lifelong passion for learning experiences. With Ambios based at Sharpham in Devon, he helped rewild 130 acres and deliver residential training in skills for nature recovery. Each project provides stories that enrich Ambios programmes—whether making artificial osprey nests, supporting butterfly reintroductions, using AI to visualise recovering landscapes, or planting 5,000 trees at Sharpham. And new projects are always on the horizon!Wild Planet Trust in Tanzania: Safeguarding a Biodiversity HotspotHost: Dr Andy Bowkett, Wild Planet TrustInfo: Dr. Andy Bowkett has worked with Wild Planet Trust at Paignton Zoo since 2007, focusing on international fieldwork and, more recently, local conservation. His talk introduces the Trust’s work in Tanzania’s Udzungwa Mountains, a biodiversity hotspot home to many endangered species. In the Uzungwa Scarp Forest Reserve, illegal farming, logging, and hunting threaten rare wildlife. Through the Uzungwa Scarp Protection Project, Wild Planet Trust and partners have supported joint government–community patrols and annual camera-trap monitoring. These efforts have curbed illegal activity and stabilised wildlife populations, and the collaborative patrol model is now being expanded across the Udzungwa landscape.An Introduction to Ocean LiteracyHost: Amanda BrownInfo: In this talk, Amanda will discuss some of the basic principles of Ocean Literacy and what it looks like in the UK National Curriculum. She will explore some of the barriers to learning about the ocean, along with the challenges in conservation that some young people may face.Proposals for Little Owl Conservation in DevonHost: Mateo Ruiz, The Barn Owl TrustInfo: The Little Owl is in decline across Europe, in the UK, and particularly in the South West. This species shares farmland habitat with Barn Owls, and the Barn Owl Trust is well-placed to take action to conserve it. However, the two species are very different in many aspects of their ecology and the Trust is therefore working to develop effective habitat recommendations to specifically benefit the Little Owl. We are also aiming to target the best sites for erecting nestboxes and increase monitoring of the regional population. This work will be carried out alongside our Barn Owl conservation activity, and we anticipate benefits for biodiversity in farmed landscapes.Beyond the Breeding ProgrammeHost: Gráinne Hartigan, Nature's SafeInfo: Routine biological sample collection offers a simple but powerful way to secure genetic diversity for the future. With advances in cryopreservation, every veterinary procedure or animal death can become an opportunity to safeguard threatened species. This talk will share how embedding sample collection into everyday management practice can transform conservation outcomes, drawing on Nature’s SAFE’s work to show how even non-breeding or deceased animals can leave a lasting conservation legacy. By shifting from reactive to proactive collection, we can ensure every opportunity contributes to species survival.Why not bears?Host: Stu Collier, CCUKInfo: Stu is the director of Conservation Chat UK Ltd and an experienced lecturer with a taste for bold ideas. They explore the untapped possibilities of rewilding the UK, including the controversial (but intriguing) prospect of reintroducing bears. Often written off as too risky or “impossible,” these iconic animals offer a chance to rethink our landscapes, restore ecosystems, and spark the imagination about a wilder Britain.Booming Bitterns: Back From the Brink. Host: Louise JarrettInfo: Louise Jarrett, RSPB Visitor Experience Officer & Centre Assistant, presents Booming Bitterns: Back From the Brink, exploring how dedicated conservation on the Avalon Marshes has brought the Eurasian Bittern back from extinction’s edge.Greener Futures for Newton AbbotHost: Thomas Collard, Newton Abbot Town CouncilInfo: Newton Abbot is a historic market town with a rich variety of green spaces, parks, and allotments, many managed by Newton Abbot Town Council. In January 2024, the Council declared a “Biodiversity Emergency”, committing to stronger action for nature. As Green Spaces Officer, Thomas has been central in developing a more wildlife-conscious approach across the town’s sites. In his talk, Thomas will share the Council’s journey towards becoming pesticide-free and how it is working with local groups to support town and county-wide initiatives. He will also provide updates on projects to enhance the town’s grass verges, alongside other green initiatives that put biodiversity at the heart of Newton Abbot’s future.Poole Farm Beaver Project - An OverviewHost: Jerry Griffiths, Plymouth City CouncilInfo: The reintroduction of beavers to Derriford Community Park/Poole Farm marks the first time these ecosystem engineers have been brought back into an urban setting in the UK. This pioneering project shows how nature recovery can thrive in the heart of a city, restoring wetlands, creating habitats, and helping biodiversity to flourish. The talk will explore the beavers’ role in improving water quality, reducing flood risk, and supporting climate resilience, as well as the wider benefits of the Plymouth Natural Grid project for carbon sequestration and nature recovery.Nature Book StallInfo: A range of nature-themed books will be available for purchase.Artefact TableHost: ArtefactsInfo: A range of interesting natural artefacts will be displayed for attendees to explore. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/paignton/saving-species-conference-2025/10000713672974077 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, contests, workshops, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, charities - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fsaving-species-conference-2025-tickets-713672974077 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 24.54, max: 38.62, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Paignton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University Centre South Devon - **lat**: 50.4137156 - **long**: -3.5890358 - **full address**: University Centre South Devon, Long Road, Paignton, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Conservation Chat UK (https://allevents.in/org/conservation-chat-uk/17602750) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/882630e6c93db6a5e756aafaf1aa40a1a4276140e3874c968a168734e6a24c08-rimg-w1200-h675-dca67f5f-gmir.jpg?v=1760433532 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/818e73c0f9c2e891ce652c8e97de09698fee91f8fcb7ceda62ef7dd50ffd53e8-rimg-w400-h400-dca67f60-gmir.jpg?v=1760433531 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Thu, 30 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** University Centre South Devon, Long Road, Paignton, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 24.54 up to 38.62 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Conservation Chat UK - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** business, conferences, contests, workshops, art, fine-arts, nonprofit, charities - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Saving Species Conference 2025 ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Saving Species Conference 2025", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/882630e6c93db6a5e756aafaf1aa40a1a4276140e3874c968a168734e6a24c08-rimg-w1200-h675-dca67f5f-gmir.jpg?v=1760433532", "startDate": "2025-10-30", "endDate": "2025-10-30", "url": "https://allevents.in/paignton/saving-species-conference-2025/10000713672974077", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "University Centre South Devon", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Long Road", "postalCode": "TQ4 7EJ", "addressLocality": "Paignton", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "50.4137156", "longitude": "-3.5890358" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join us for our annual Saving Species Conference.", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "2025-10-30", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "lowPrice": "24.54", "highPrice": "38.62", "price": "24.54", "url": "https://allevents.in/paignton/saving-species-conference-2025/10000713672974077" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/paignton/saving-species-conference-2025/10000713672974077", "price": "38.62", "name": "General Admission" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-04", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/paignton/saving-species-conference-2025/10000713672974077", "price": "24.54", "name": "Early Bird and Concessions" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Conservation Chat UK", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/conservation-chat-uk/17602750" } ] } ] ```