Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust is delighted to announce the resounding success of the Seeing is Believing 2024 CEO Conference, held last month in Hampshire and on the Isle of Wight.

The event brought together leaders from Wildlife Trusts across the UK, along with notable conservationists Liz Bonnin, Chris Packham, and Megan McCubbin, to showcase the innovative conservation work throughout the two counties.

Vital connection between land and sea The conference highlighted the vital connection between land and sea, emphasising the importance of integrated conservation strategies and a collaborative approach to nature recovery.

A key highlight was the remarkable seagrass restoration efforts across the Solent, discussing initiatives to protect, restore, and monitor this crucial habitat. The conference also focused on the importance of healthy soils and river ecosystems, exploring the potential role of beavers in landscape restoration, flood and drought mitigation, and biodiversity enhancement.