Virtual Land Managers Training Day 2021

This is a vital event for those actively involved in Scottish land management. This one-day event will give you the opportunity to be informed of the policy and regulatory changes, share ideas, and ask questions of the experts.

09.45-09.55  Welcome and Introduction

- Stephen Young, Head of Policy, SLE

09.55- 10.25  Natural Capital focusing on woodland and peatlands

- William Hawes, Head of Natural Capital Scotland and Charlie Davis, Natural Capital Advisor Scotland, Savills

10.25-10.55   Assignation and Relinquishment – Guidance for Landlords, what to do!

- Kate McLeish, Brodies LLP

10.55-11.10  Questions & answers

11.10-11. 25   Comfort Break 

11.25-12.05  Workshops Breakout Session 1

Please choose one of the following:-

1. How practical are EPC energy efficiency measures and how do we apply them in traditional rural buildings? Ryan Timpson, Associate, Building Surveyor, Savills

2. Dealing with Private rental Tenants issues, Clare Dunlop, Brodies LLP

   Clare Dunlop will lead a discussion with regard to when private rented sector tenancies can be ended, the   grounds for possession and how to manage the process.

3. Regenerative Agriculture – the win/wins we can do now 
4. The Role of Regional Land use Partnerships – Brian Rogans, Scottish Government & Paul Richardson, Policy Adviser, Agriculture & Climate Change, SLE                   

Brian Grogans, Head of Land Use Partnerships and Strategy at Scottish  Government will provide an update on the Regional Land Use Partnerships pilots, followed by discussion and Q&A. 

12.05-12.50   Lunch Break

12.50-13.20  Shared Approach to Wildlife Management, - Principles into practice.  An overview of the principles of the shared approach and the practicalities of implementing these.

- Donald Fraser, Head of Wildlife Management, NatureScot

13.20-13.50  Managing Access Issues

Simon Ovenden,Policy Adviser, Access & Visitor Management, SLE

13.50-14.05  Questions & Answers

14.05-14.35  Workshops Breakout Session 2

1. How practical are EPC energy efficiency measures and how do we apply them in traditional rural buildings? Ryan Timpson, Associate, Building Surveyor, Savills

2. Dealing with Private rental Tenants issues, Clare Dunlop, Brodies LLP

   Clare Dunlop will lead a discussion with regard to when private rented sector tenancies can be ended, the   grounds for possession and how to manage the process.

3. Regenerative Agriculture – the win/wins we can do now 
4. The Role of Regional Land use Partnerships – Paul Richardson, Policy Adviser, Agriculture & Climate Change, SLE & Scottish Government

14.35-15.05 Expert panel session

- Sarah-Jane Laing, Chief Executive, Scottish Land & Estates

- Hugo Struthers, Head of Rural Scotland, Savills

- Clive Phillips, Partner and Head of Land & Rural Business, Brodies LLP

15.05 Close

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