Conservation Chat UK LTD
Company Number 12390719
27 Shorton Valley Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RB
Conservation Chat UK LTD
Company Number 12390719
27 Shorton Valley Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RB
Conservation Chat UK LTD
Company Number 12390719
27 Shorton Valley Road
Paignton
TQ3 1RB
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Welcome to a different kind of conference
At Conservation Chat UK Ltd, we believe conservation events should be fun, welcoming, and inclusive—not formal or stuffy.
The Saving Species Conference is a relaxed, community-focused event where anyone passionate about wildlife and the environment can learn, share, and connect, whatever your background or experience level.
👉 Click here to view details of the next Saving Species Conference.
What to expect
Join us for our annual in-person conference focused on species conservation. Hosted by Conservation Chat UK Ltd, this event reflects our deep commitment to the natural world. We create events that put wildlife, nature, and conservation at the heart, connecting people to nature through inspiring talks, shared ideas, and a supportive community.
A day of learning and connection
Inspiring talks by expert guest speakers
Engaging discussions on important conservation topics
Great networking with like-minded people
A welcoming space for everyone—students, professionals, and nature-lovers alike
CPD opportunity
This conference is a great Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunity.
Attendance certificates are available for anyone who would like to record their learning.
Practical info
Light refreshments provided
Please bring a packed lunch (we challenge you to go plastic-free!)
Affordable ticket prices to keep it accessible to all
Important to know
This is an in-person only event.
If the conference is cancelled by us, we’ll give you a full refund—no hassle.
👉 Click here to view details of the next Saving Species Conference.
Here's a taster!
Louise Jarrett, RSPB
Booming Bitterns: Back From the Brink.
Bringing the Eurasian Bittern back from the brink of extinction through dedicated conservation efforts on the Avalon Marshes
Stephanie Rowe, WSP
Join Senior Ecologist Stephanie Rowe for a fascinating talk uncovering the secrets of one of the UK’s most iconic mammals. Passionate about protecting British wildlife and holding a Master's in Environmental Law, Steph will explore the ecology and behaviour of the brown hare, share intriguing folklore and myth-busting insights, and discuss its current conservation status - a unique blend of science, storytelling, and passion for nature.
Simon Roper, Ambios
Accelerating species recovery at Sharpham on the River Dart
Simon was one of the co-founders of Ambios not-for-profit (back in 2001), which was set up to help people gain the skills they needed to get work in the nature conservation sector.
After following badgers around the countryside of Devon for a research Masters, Simon got a part-time job in communications at the Wildlife Trust. At the same time, he got involved in adult education through helping with and eventually leading study tours to California, the Arctic, and the primaeval forests of Eastern Europe. A lifelong interest in delivering learning experiences emerged. Ambios settled at Sharpham in Devon and the opportunity emerged to rewild 130acres, run residential training delivering skills for nature recovery and be involved in a series of projects each of which provides a rich source of stories that feed into Ambios training programmes. Making artificial osprey nests, being part of a butterfly reintroduction programme, using AI to visualise a landscape in nature recovery and planting 5,000 trees at Sharpham are amongst the current projects... and there are always more in the pipeline!
Mateo Ruiz, The Barn Owl Trust
The Little Owl is in decline across Europe, in the UK, and particularly in the South West. This species shares farmland habitat with Barn Owls, and the Barn Owl Trust is well-placed to take action to conserve it. However, the two species are very different in many aspects of their ecology and the Trust is therefore working to develop effective habitat recommendations to specifically benefit the Little Owl. We are also aiming to target the best sites for erecting nestboxes and increase monitoring of the regional population. This work will be carried out alongside our Barn Owl conservation activity, and we anticipate benefits for biodiversity in farmed landscapes.
Stu Collier, CCUK
Why not bears?
Stu is the director of Conservation Chat UK Ltd and an experienced lecturer, a conservation ecologist with a taste for bold ideas. They explore the untapped possibilities of rewilding the UK, including the controversial (but intriguing) prospect of reintroducing bears. Often written off as too risky or “impossible,” these iconic animals offer a chance to rethink our landscapes, restore ecosystems, and spark the imagination about a wilder Britain.
Jo Clark, Dartmoor Zoo
"Wild Dartmoor" and the Future of Conservation at Dartmoor Zoo (details to be confirmed)
Nigel Cotterill
Poole Farm Beaver Project - An Overview (details to be confirmed)
Organisations we've worked with
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