Those who love the River Dart Needed for University research THIS WEEKEND

Are you a passionate user of the Dart River?

If so, Plymouth University want to hear from you.

Plymouth University are holding meetings at the Dart Harbour and Navigation Authority Office on Saturday April 5^th 2014 (10am-4pm) to gain the following information:

–       Important area(s) or place(s) on the Dart River

–       The uses of these area(s) or place(s)  (e.g. kayaking)

–       Known risks or threats to the Dart River

Rebecca Shellock (the principal researcher on the project) said:

‘The Dart is one of the most well- known and beautiful rivers in Britain, however little research has looked into the importance of the river to recreational and leisure users and the local community. This research will inform local management and tourism, marine conservation and will contribute to international research.

If you are interested in helping with this research, please could you contact Rebecca Shellock at Rebecca.shellock@plymouth.ac.uk

Plymouth University Researchers want to know YOUR favourite places on the Dart

Plymouth University are asking Dartmouth residents to come forward and visit the Flavel Café in Dartmouth between 10am-4pm on the 10th, 11th, 14th and 15th of February.

Marine and Coastal experts from Plymouth University are carrying out research on the importance of the Dart Estuary.

They are looking for locals to provide information on the places that they visit on the river and why this area is so important to the community.

The project’s main researcher Rebecca Shellock said: “The Dart is one of the most well- known and beautiful rivers in Britain, however little research has looked at the importance of this river to the culture, tradition and history of the local community. This novel research will inform local management and tourism, marine conservation and will contribute to UK, European and International law and policy.”