THE South West plays an important role in the conservation of the UK's valuable wildlife, many species of which are highlighted as endangered in both Britain and Europe. South West Lakes Trust, the charity that manages the lakes and reservoirs in Devon, Cornwall and West Somerset, is only too aware that we cannot do enough to ensure the future of our native species and habitats. The Trust works with a variety of organisations across the region to ensure that the environment surrounding the lakes is managed and conserved using appropriate techniques and that individual species and habitat action plans are put into place. The Trust's Conservation Team has recently been meeting with likeminded volunteers who collect wildlife data at the sites in its management. Evolving from this recent work is a Wildlife Workshop. The Wildlife Workshop will be held on April 23 at Lakeside, Roadford Lake and is a free event for anyone who currently records wildlife, or would like to at any of the Trust sites. The event, which will run from 10am to 2.30pm, includes a variety of interesting presentations from volunteers who already work with the Trust including Dragonflies by David Smallshire of the British Dragonfly Society, Helen Shaw of Devon Bat Group and Phil Harris of Cornwall Butterfly Society. The main aim of the event is for the Trust's Conservation Team to meet with volunteer recorders and to discuss ways of working together going forward. A feature of the day is a discussion workshop which will allow individuals the opportunity to discuss the data they collect and future opportunities. Refreshments including a buffet lunch will be provided and booking is essential. For more information including a programme and list of sites the Trust manages please call Lucy on 01566 771930 or e-mail [email protected]">[email protected].