Background
This forum carries on from historic workshops held at Environment Canterbury to update managers and researchers on black-fronted tern research and management, and a TAG (Technical Advisory Group) workshop with a wider focus on braided river birds. A subsequent workshop, hosted by the Ashley Rakahuri Rivercare Group, resulted in the creation of BRaid in 2006.
In the last few years, these events have grown in popularity, attracting a more diverse audience. However, the aim remains the same: to freely and openly share information and research and create a networking opportunity for those working to protect and restore these globally rare ecosystems and the endemic taonga species that inhabit them.
Past seminars and forums
| 2019 | 2017 | 2016 | 2014 | 2010 |
2020 Symposium
When: 8.45am – 5.00pm Wednesday 08 July, 2020
Where: Lincoln University (parking is free). More details and a full programme coming soon.
Cost: This is a free event thanks to our event partners LINZ and with assistance from ECan. Lunch, morning, and afternoon teas are included.
Format: Similar to last year, however this year’s event will include a speakers’ forum to discuss questions and topics presented by you, the attendees. Please submit these with your booking form (below). They will be collated and sent to the speakers prior to the event.
IMPORTANT: A week prior to the event you will receive an email asking you to confirm your attendance. If you don’t respond, your booking will be cancelled. We know you will appreciate that catering for a ‘no show’ costs about 75% the price of a DOC200 trap. This also ensures that those waitlisted (and there’s always a waitlist) will have the opportunity to attend.
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Photos: Top Rakaia River (Google Earth) | Above Black-fronted tern (Steve Attwood) | Below Ashley Rakhuri River (Cody Whitelaw)