Annual General Meeting

08.30am REGISTRATION - Londonderry Arms, Carnlough, Ballymena

09.00am Welcome to Carnlough in the Glens of Antrim Judith Annet

09.05am IUF Annual General Meeting 2019

1. Secretary’s Report
2. Chairman’s Report
3. Adopt Financial Accounts for period to 31 December 2018
4. Formal Election of Directors
5. AOB

09.45am IUF – Current Research Presentations Proudly supported by the Irish Uplands Forum and the Heritage Council - Dr. Mary Tubridy Research Director, IUF

The AGM wil be folowed by the Spring Meet/Networking Event and Field Trips.

Spring Meeting - Networking Event

11.00am - An Introduction and Summary of Work - Frank Nugent

Socio-Economic study of the Irish Uplands 2018 (all-Island study) - Dr Brendan O’Keeffe (UL)

11.20am Antrim Coast and Glens – Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Roles in upland management, recreation and access/ issues. Sarah Rocks with Judith Annett

11.35-12.00pm Heart of the Glens Local PartnershipRole in upland management – farm resilience Teresa O'Hare

12.15pm FIELD TRIP CHOICES

Field Trip 1: Travel time to Glenwherry Hill Farm– 30 minutes

Field Trip 2: Travel Time to Ronans’ Way - 30 minutes

12.45 – 4pm FIELD TRIP 1 Introduction to Glenwherry Hill Farm (Over packed lunch) Natural capital and ecosystem services. Graeme Campbell – Manager of Glenwherry Hill Farm (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs).

12.45 – 4pm FIELD TRIP 2 Visit to Ronan’s Way Farm supported by Heart of the Glens Partnership. Choice of walks on the farm with access to uplands. John McAuley Farmer

Followed by

FIELD TRIP 3

Visit Dungonnell Dam, Garron Plateau Sustainable water catchment management project. Discussion on wildlife and water quality management on SAC designated lands. RSPB and NI Water.

Please note delegates can avail of an overnight rate of £105 per person including evening Dinner on Saturday 6th April. Please contact the hotel directly to book:

Address: 20 Harbour Rd, Carnlough, Ballymena BT44 0EU, UK

Phone: 028 2888 5255 from NI / 048 2888 5255 from RoI

Email : lda@glensofantrim.com

Web: https://londonderryarmshotel.com/