Protected Areas in the UK – Past, Present and Future

Around a third of land in the UK should be protected for nature by the end of the decade. Dr. Jack Hatfield examines the varied histories of protected areas like the nature reserves in Barton and around the Humber and outlines the unprecedented challenges they face.

Talks take place at the Wilderspin & National School Museum in the Joseph Wright Hall, Queen Street [DN18 5QP].  There is car parking and facilities for disabled visitors.  For up-to-date information visit:

www.bartoncivicsociety.co.uk.

Admission for Civic Society members is free.

Non-members £4 unless shown otherwise.