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From Pam Newby, Exeter 383262, October 09,2008
The effects of climate change on the Exe Estuary will be discussed at the autumn meeting of the Exe Estuary Forum.
The meeting, which is open to the public, will consider which areas are most at risk, what could happen to wildlife and what the response should be. It will take place on Wednesday 22nd October from 6.30 to 9pm in the Council Chamber at County Hall, Exeter.
Climate change is the biggest threat to the natural environment and the Exe Estuary is no exception. With an increasing sea level and a warmer and wetter climate, there will be substantial changes to the estuary's form, the wildlife that it supports and how it is managed.
The meeting will include presentations by experts on what climate change actually means to the estuary from predicted sea level rises to wildlife adaptation as well as an overview of the studies that are taking place now in order to attempt to prepare for the future.
After the presentations there will be a choice of four workshops where, in smaller groups, people can examine issues relevant to the estuary in more detail and contribute their ideas and comments.
Two of the workshops will focus closely on the themes of the presentations and will discuss how changes can be planned for and what local communities can do to prepare for the inevitable change.
The other two workshops will examine how the Exe Estuary should be interpreted with people invited to put forward their ideas on how the history and wildlife of the Exe should be presented to raise awareness of this fantastic site.
"Building on the success of the Exe Activities leaflet, which was created by an Exe Action group of local representatives earlier this year, we wish to examine how best to interpret other key features of the Exe.
"Perhaps people would like to see a heritage trail around the Exe, a virtual web tour or just a simple leaflet. By increasing awareness of the heritage and diversity of the Exe we can better understand what needs to be done for its protection and ensure that the site is highly valued by all," said Exe Estuary Officer Jennifer Lockett.
To book a place at the meeting, contact the Exe Estuary Officer on 01392 382236. For more information visit the Exe Estuary website at www.exe-estuary.org
Note to Editors:
For more information contact Jennifer Lockett on 01392 382236 or 07967 456376 or email jenny.lockett@devon.gov.uk
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