Wood Ant Symposium

Occuring on Tuesday 18 October - Wednesday 19 October

About

Bringing together researchers and practitioners to secure the future of wood ants through increased understanding of their ecology and better protection of their habitats.

PROGRAMME OUTLINE

Day 1 – RESEARCH
• Community ecology
• Multitrophic interactions
• Behaviour
• Genetics, taxonomy and population dynamics

Day 2 – CONSERVATION & MANAGEMENT
• Present state of wood ants, threats and opportunities
• Habitat management; perspectives from around Scotland
• Promoting wood ants to the public
• Field trip to Forest of Glen Tanar

 

Organisation

The James Hutton Institute

Venue

The James Hutton Institute, Aberdeen

Address

The James Hutton Institute Craigiebuckler Aberdeen AB15 8QH

For More Info

For more information visit The James Hutton Institute's Event Page.

Topics

Ecosystems and biodiversity