07 August 2025
Tamar Valley Heritage and Environment Symposium - Heritage Matters!
Tamar Valley Heritage and Environment Symposium
Heritage Matters! The Past, Present, and Future of the Tamar Catchment
1 November | 10:00am – 3:30pm at Calstock Arts
We are delighted to be on the programme for the forthcoming Heritage Matters! Symposium. A day of engaging talks exploring the intersection of environmental change, heritage, and nature-focused projects in the Tamar Catchment. Discover how the past can inform a more resilient and sustainable future.
Programme Highlights
- The potential of historic fieldscapes in understanding landscape change
- Inland fisheries as a lens into river history and environmental heritage
- The role of weirs, watercourses, and waterwheels in shaping the catchment
- Biodiversity opportunities within mining heritage landscapes
- Archaeological considerations in woodland creation schemes
- Insights from recent archaeological investigations in the Tamar Estuary
- Future prospects for fish populations in Westcountry rivers
This symposium is ideal for professionals, researchers, and community members passionate about heritage, ecology, and the future of the Tamar Valley.
For full details and to book your place via the Calstock Arts website