Screening and live panel hosted by UKELA - The UK Environmental Law Association's Nature Conservation Working Party
Panel chair - Richard Barlow - Convenor of UKELA Nature Conservation Group
Richard is a partner in the public, environmental and planning law team, advising many public bodies on governance, judicial review and vires issues, with over 30 years’ expertise and experience. He has conducted many judicial reviews for clients such as Natural England and the Marine Management Organisation. Richard’s specialism in environmental law includes contaminated land, air and water pollution, waste management and statutory nuisance. He has also dealt with sustainability and ‘green energy’ projects in a wide range of fields.
Dr Andy Clements - Chair of the England Species Reintroductions Taskforce.
Dr Andy Clements is a naturalist and ornithologist, and has a science background. Andy was Chief Executive Officer of the British Trust for Ornithology from 2007 until December 2020. Andy has previously worked for the government’s nature conservation agencies. He held various senior positions from 1982 until 2006 and helped to establish Natural England. Andy was a Natural England board member 2014 - 2023, Andy chaired the Natural England Science Advisory Committee (NESAC) and the National Nature Reserve partnership. Other positions held: member of the RSPB, National Trust, Wildfowl and Wetland Trust, Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
Molly Biddell, Head of Nature Capital at Knepp Estate
Molly focuses on leveraging nature markets for Knepp, Weald to Waves and the River Adur Landscape Recovery project. She also works part-time at Hampton Estate, a family-run regenerative farming business, facilitates the Upper Adur Farming Cluster group and is a columnist for Farmers Weekly.
UKELA is a charity, a membership association which aims ultimately to make better law for the environment. Our members voluntarily run a number of sector specific groups and the Nature Conservation Working Parting is proud to present 'Wilding' with a live expert panel to help highlight the issues facing this sector.
Isabella Tree and her husband, Charlie Burrell, strive to breathe new life into the ailing Knepp estate. They reintroduce native ponies, deer, pigs and other wildlife, allowing nature to thrive.
Green Screen is a community-led space to discuss environmentally-focused cinema, with expert panels and friendly post-screening discussions. Everyone is welcome to 'continue the conversation' after the film in your cinema's meeting space where you can enjoy a free tea or filter coffee when you bring a keep cup!
