23 October 2009, 09/246
Agricultural industry targeted in climate change
campaign
A free event is to be held to help rural businesses
weather the effects of climate change and save money in the
bargain.
Farmers, horticultural, market gardening and all other
rural-type businesses are invited to this educational seminar on 10
November, starting 6.30pm at Martin Mere, Fish Lane,
Burscough.
Farmers, horticultural, market gardening and all other
rural-type businesses are invited to this educational seminar on 10
November, starting 6.30pm at Martin Mere, Fish Lane,
Burscough.
This event has been organised by West Lancashire Borough Council
and Groundwork Pennine Lancashire in a bid to help the agricultural
community address resource efficiency and improve their
environmental performance while cutting costs and gaining that
competitive edge!
Not only will the workshop raise awareness of climate change
issues and how they can adapt their businesses in light of these
conditions, it will provide ideas and practical solutions to help
the rural industry reduce their carbon footprint and become more
energy efficient. It will also cover information about funding
opportunities available to help businesses make those
environmentally friendly changes.
Cllr Martin Forshaw, Portfolio Holder for Planning, said: "We
realise that rural industries face challenges of adapting and
responding to climate change because of the sheer nature of their
work and the risks the environment poses to their livelihoods, such
as potential flooding or droughts. This is why it is important that
we help the agricultural businesses to tackle these issues and
improve their environmental performance."
Top speakers will give dynamic presentations on a number of hot
topics around climate change, together with question and answer
sessions and the opportunity for businesses to network.
To register your interest to book a place, please contact Tricia
Brindle at Groundwork Pennine Lancashire on 01254 692835 or email
tricia.brindle@groundwork.org.uk.
This latest event is one of a number of exciting initiatives
that the Council and Groundwork are spearheading as part of their
Climate Change Workshop Programme. It’s thanks to funding from the
West Lancashire Local Strategic Partnership’s Second Homes Fund and
additional funding from the Council.
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