Symposium on British Mammal Populations

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September 2004

Revised population estimates for all British mammal species will be presented at The Mammal Society’s forthcoming Annual Autumn Symposium – British Mammal Populations – 50 Years of Change - on 26 and 27 November 2004 at London Zoo.

Ten years ago members of The Mammal Society published estimates of the numbers of each species of British mammal; this was very much a collaborative exercise, with most mammalogists in Britain contributing information, ideas and unpublished data to the project. The figures produced in A Review of British Mammals remain widely quoted to this day.

British Mammal Populations – 50 years of Change, which celebrates 50 years of The Mammal Society, builds on this work and brings together our current knowledge on the population status, ecology and management of wild mammals in Britain, as well as identifying key challenges for the future.

Topics under consideration at the symposium include:

  • What is the impact of habitat and climate change on our mammals?
  • How should we be managing British mammals?
  • Will a change in the law benefit brown hare populations?

Representatives from English Nature, Scottish Natural Heritage and the Countryside Council for Wales discussing What are our conservation priorities?

Tickets to the 2-day symposium cost £75 (or £55 for members of The Mammal Society). There is a special discount for students for whom a 2-day ticket costs £27.50. To book a place or for more information and a booking form contact The Mammal Society on 020 7350 2200 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or www.mammal.org.uk.

Further press information:

Georgette Shearer on 020 7350 2200 (day) or 07939 086664 (out of hours) This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Editors Notes

  • British Mammal Populations – 50 years of Change is the Annual Autumn Symposium of The Mammal Society. It is being held with the support of Defra and JNCC.
  • The full programme and booking form for the symposium are available on our website 2004 is The Mammal Society’s 50th anniversary year.
  • The Mammal Society is the only organisation solely dedicated to the study and conservation of all British mammals. We work to protect British mammals, halt the decline of threatened species, and advise on all issues affecting British mammals. We study mammals, identify the problems they face and promote conservation and other policies based on sound science.
  • The Mammal Society produces a wide range of information about British mammals. For more information please write or phone The Mammal Society, 2B Inworth Street, London SW11 3EP 020 7350 2200.
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