Our panel of aviation wildlife hazard management experts includes a regulator, an airport wildlife control coordinator and an international wildlife standards expert.
We will be discussing many topics and asking questions about how wildlife hazard management is changing:
- How does new technology compare to well-trained people, e.g. radars, thermal imaging, high-definition cameras etc. for detection; Sound pulses, drones, looming lights etc. for deterrence.
- Is climate change impacting the species we see at airports? – Short-term and longer-term species changes, habitat difficulties (more flooding, more drought?).
- How do biodiversity targets and developments influence hazardous bird presence.
- Is a Long Grass Policy still fit for purpose etc.?
- Insurance - who pays and what risks are faced? - Links between airports, other stakeholders, airlines.