A look at a practical example of the effects of climate change and extreme weather on paths
SCAN, in conjunction with SNH, has organised an event looking at the effects of climate change and extreme weather on paths, to be held on Tuesday 28th February 2012 on the Dysart to Buckhaven section of the Fife Coastal Path.
The objectives are:
– to gain an understanding of the path managment challenges being faced
– to undertake a ‘climate change risk assessment’ of this section of path (a particpatory exercise!)
– to bring together practitioners to share experiences of these situations
– to promote the use of ‘climate change risk assessment’ in long term path management
Background information is available at http://www.walking-the-talk.co.uk/scan-climate-change-workshop
The meeting point and time will are still to be confirmed; the event will cost £20 per person.
If you would like to attend the event please complete and return the attached booking form by Tuesday 21st February.