It is being delivered in partnership with the National Sheep Association (NSA), Cumbria Commoners, Herdwick Sheep Breeders Association (SBA), Swaledale SBA, Rough Fells SBA, Dales Bred SBA and North of England Mule Association, ensuring that upland farming voices are central to the discussion and that the concerns of hill farmers are fully represented.
The event is being held on Wednesday 18 February at 6pm at the J36 Conference Centre in Cumbria and will include presentations from NFU species reintroduction lead Poppy Sherbourne, academics, farmers and land managers who have had first-hand experience with white-tailed eagles.
Cumbria NFU members and local farmers will hear current evidence regarding white tailed eagle behaviour, potential impacts on livestock and the environment, and findings from previous reintroduction projects.
NFU representatives and partner organisations will share experiences from across the UK and gather views from local members to ensure the farming community’s voice is at the heart of any future decisions.
Opportunity to engage
NFU North Environment and Land Use Adviser Abigail Teward said: “It’s vital that any proposals affecting farming families, livestock welfare and land use are understood.
“We want our members and our partner organisations to have the opportunity to engage with the facts, speak to experts, and make their views heard.
“Decisions about species reintroductions must be based on robust evidence and full consideration of the real world impacts on farming businesses.”
The feedback gathered at the event will help shape the NFU’s formal position on the proposals and inform ongoing discussions with conservation groups and policymakers.
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