Surrey Nature Partnership are delighted to announce their 6th annual Biodiversity & Planning Conference. “Policy to Practice: Delivering Nature Recovery”
March 25th 2025 | 9-3pm | Dorking Halls
Join us for a day of learning, ideas exchange and network development. Key Note Talks, Case Studies and discussion panel from leading planning professionals and ecology experts.
We look forward to seeing you at the Event!
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2025 Conference
About
Topics include
- Spatial and Strategic Level Planning
- Strategic Land Management Framework
- Strategic Plan for Returning to Natural Processes in the Landscape
- Habitat Banks
- Surrey Nature Recovery
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Biodiversity Duty
- BNG Metrics for Water and Wetlands
- Cockcrow – the UK’s first heathland bridge in Surrey
This conference will provide the opportunity for you to:
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD). This is your chance to evidence your commitment to your professional growth and development.
- Gain insight into practical approaches to Nature Recovery
- Network with ecologists, planners and nature experts
- Increase your knowledge of Biodiversity Net Gain and Biodiversity Duty
- Discover learnings that you could implement in your work based on case studies, practical examples and projects
Agenda
Ticket Holders please see our Eventbrite page for full event information.
We are delighted to be joined by Keynote speakers, an expert panel and Case Study presenters.
There will be 3 key networking slots during the day.
A Full Conference Agenda will be sent to all delegates prior to the event. You can download it in advance here
Line Up Announcements:
11/032025: Expert Panel
Tim Crawshaw, Director of Planning and Placemaking, Surrey County Council (Chair)
Victoria Charlesson, Senior Associate, Land development, Moore-Barlow
Adam Brown, Lead on the Surrey Nature Recovery Strategy, Surrey County Council
Mike Waite, Director of Research & Monitoring, Surrey Wildlife Trust
Rebecca Moberly, Principal Consultant, Planning Advisory Service
04/03/2025: Key Note Speakers
We are pleased to be announce our Keynote Speakers!
Opportunities to deliver the LNRS through planning | Changes in spatial planning
Catriona Riddell . Director, Catriona Riddell & Associates
Strategic Changes coming – putting environment at the centre of local government redesign and devolution
Carolyn McKenzie. Director of Environment, Surrey County Council
Wild Cobham – The First Habitat Bank in Surrey
Paul Falconer. Development Manager, Planning and Environmental Health. Elmbridge Borough Council presenting with:
Jack Potter. Director, Wild Capital
19/02/2025: Case Study Series
We are delighted to be joined by 5 presenters for our Case Study Series.
Cockcrow – the UK’s first heathland bridge in Surrey
Victoria Gilbey. Associate Director, Ecology, AtkinsRéalis
BNG in Action
Ryan Saunders. Head of Planning and Rural Surveying, Henry Adams
Reflections on the watercourse metric
Paul Davy. Biodiversity Officer, Environment Agency
Developing a Strategic Plan for Returning to Natural Processes in the Landscape
James Barton. Ph.D. Student, Biodiversity Management, Durrell Institute of Conservation & Ecology (DICE), School of Natural Sciences, University of Kent
Developing a Green Asset Bank to mobilise private investment into urban natural capital assets via the sale of BNG units and ecosystem benefits
David Caygill & Rachel Morgan. Co-Founders Wild Natured
More announcements to come on our expert panel!
Ticket Prices
Special Ticket prices available for community groups, students and parish and town councils. Note this event must be pre-booked. Ticket Sales close 18th March 2025.
Tickets include full day entry, lunch and light refreshments. Ticket prices include EventBrite fees. Tickets are subject to VAT.
- Student and Community Group: £35
- Parish & Town Councils: £65
- Public Sector: £95 (10% Discount for group booking of 10+ Tickets)
- Private Sector: £155 (10% Discount for group booking of 10+ Tickets)
Event Exhibitors
Update: Apologies Event Stand Space has sold out.
We have space available for 10 small exhibition stands. Stands cost £100 + VAT, non profit organisations can apply for a fee exemption.
Any proceeds from the event will be reinvested by Surrey Nature Partnership
Conference Organisers:
Surrey Nature Partnership with the support of Surrey Wildlife Trust. Registered Charity: 208123.
Surrey Wildlife Trust is a company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 00645176. VAT number GB 791 3799 78. Registered office School Lane, Pirbright, Surrey, GU24 0JN
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