Roger Crofts talks about Nature in the Esk Valleys, Past, Present and Future on Thursday 8th October 2026 at 7.30pm

This talk covers the origins of the Esk valleys, their current state and future challenges.

Roger is a Trustee of the Esk Valley Trust and widely known for his deep expertise in the natural environment. He was the founding Chief Executive of Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH, now NatureScot), and a former Chair of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society amongst many other roles.

In his talk, he covers the ancient natural history of the Esk valley, charting how it has evolved and examines current activities and their effects on the natural state of the Esk valley. Turning to the future, he examines climate change, the biodiversity crisis, pollution and flood risk, and uses his knowledge of geography and nature to discuss the challenges and the opportunities to make sure that “natural common sense in the future use and management of the valley prevails”.

The talk is free and open to all.

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