Ancient Tree Forum


25 September 2008	CAVAT in Practice Tim Moya Associates Aboricultural and Landscape Consulta ts A day's Training Seminar with the Author Greenway Business Centre Harlow Business Park Harlow Essex CM19 5QE	CAVAT has been on the news as the most exciting new development in Tree Value for several decades. It is featured in Trees in Towns 2, in the case study no. 9, Establishing and Justifying the Tree Budget, and it is now included in the Joint Mitigation Protocol for London Boroughs as the approved method of setting the evidence levels for trees involved in subsidence cases. This day will be a practical introduction to CAVAT by its author Chris Neilan, for practitioners needing to apply it, either as a tree management tool, or to provide reliable values for individual trees. TOPICS COVERED ● Introduction to concepts of value ● Alternative tree value methods ● Background to CAVAT ● Applications of CAVAT ● The Quick method and the Full method ● The Full method in detail: theory ● The Full method in detail: in practice ● Trial and review ● Roundup Lunch and refreshments will be served. Cost per person: Ł150+VAT (places are limited so please don’t delay) Booking and further information contact:- Tim Moya Associates Telehone: 0845 094 3268 Fax: 0845 094 3269 or email: alice.moya@tma-consultants.co.uk This event is also being held on 23rd October 2008

8/10 September 2008	Orchards and Groves: Their History, Ecology, Culture and Archaeology Sheffield Hallam University	The conference spread over 3 days will be a major national and international event on the theme of 'Orchards and Groves: Their History, Ecology, Culture and Archaeology'. This is a relatively poorly-documented area and we will address topics fundamental to the conservation of these wonderful and iconic landscape features. We will cover the lessons of history and landscape change, of cultural change and abandonment. The conference will be international in flavour and cover issues from archaeology to modern-day emergence of organic products, of added value, and of the tourism plate. Keynote speakers include Sue Clifford (Common Ground), Dr Keith Alexander and Professor Mauro Agnoletti (University of Florence). There will be contributions from Natural England, the National Trust, English Heritage and the Forestry Commission. Other confirmed speakers and displays include Ian D. Rotherham ( ), Peter Glaves (Orchards in Kent), Crispin Hayes (Ancient Orchards by the River Tay), Hereford and Worcester Orchards Project, Northern Pomona and the Bulmer Foundation. There will be an evening product tasting session. This will be a significant event and we will pre-publish the proceedings to be available at the conference. This will have a truly international flavour and there will be a lot of media interest too. The event is organised by the Tourism and Environmental Change Research Unit at SHU, in partnership with the Biodiversity and Landscape History Research Institute. Offers of sponsorship, displays and posters are still welcome. All enquiries to: Conference Team Hallam Environmental Consultants Ltd Venture House 105 Arundel Street Sheffield, S1 2NT Tel: 0114 272 4227 email: info@hallamec.plus.com Details of speakers, costs, booking form and itinerary pdf (145KB)

April toJuly 2008	ATH Verifier Training Sessions	The Ancient Tree Hunt are organising training sessions for their volunteer verifiers. We are interested in hearing from any ATF member who, being an expert Arborist, would like to join us and share your knowledge when we are in your region: Scotland - 12th April Yorkshire- 26th April Midlands- 10th may South East - 7th June South West - 14th June Wales - 5th July Northern Ireland - 19th July By invitation only - please contact Jill Butler on 01488 686 440

10 July 2008	Treework Environmental Practice and Barrell Tree Consultancy Seminar XI A one-day conference Trees: The Key to Climate Proofing Our Cities (Part 1) The Royal Geographical Society Hyde Park Kensington London	This pioneering conference brings together international speakers to explore practical possibilities to reverse tree loss within the current planning framework. The conference aims to drive an initiative to achieve the required canopy increase. It can be done; our objective is to define how to do it. This is more than a conference, it is a process. It is a hot topic for all those concerned about trees and human well-being. Thursday 10th July 2008 Further information + speakers pdf (3MB) Early bird: Ł185.00 (+VAT) up to and including 15th March Thereafter: Ł210.00 (+VAT) Price includes delegates’ booklet. Price of delegates’ booklet to non-attending members: Ł85 (+VAT) Bookings are now being taken at www.treeworks.co.uk/seminars Press release pdf (561KB)

25 June 2008	Managing People and Trees: Priorities, Compromises and Differences Seminar Woburn Abbey	The seminar will provide important information to anyone who has responsibility for or has practical involvement in the care and maintenance of trees in: highways, parks, or woodlands with a high degree of public access. When the activities of people come into close contact with trees there is often a perception of negative issues that affect both trees and people. These are rarely balanced with the positive benefits that can be gained. Worries over the damage trees might cause can often be over emphasised and human activities are sometimes given an over inflated priority. This seminar will examine: practical methodologies to avoid damage to trees; methods for assessing and reducing risk from trees and the need for tree work; and balancing risk against heritage and landscape value. Wednesday 25th June - 09.00 - 16.30 Woburn Abbey Price for confirmed bookings made before 10th June March 2008: Ł150 per person excluding VAT. Price for confirmed bookings made after 10th June 2008: Ł170 per person excluding VAT Payments must be received before 10th June 2008, to qualify for the discount. Refunds cannot be given after this date, prices include all seminar notes, lunch and refreshments. All payments must be received before 25th June. To confirm your place on this seminar fill out the attached form and send a cheque or purchase order for the correct amount to Trees Project Limited, PO Box 607, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9WN. Cheques made payable to 'Trees Project Limited'. There are limited places available so please book in advance either by email: lisabrent4@yahoo.co.uk or tel: 01223 441062 or 07500 665169 Full details of speakers etc and booking form pdf (50MB)

19 June 2008	“Grazing and Near-Natural Woodlands in the West Weald” Sussex Wildlife Trust Woods Mill Henfield West Sussex BN5 9SD	A joint British Ecological Society and Grazing Animal Project workshop and field meeting, hosted by the Sussex Wildlife Trust at Ebernoe Common and The Mens SAC woodlands, West Sussex. The Sussex Wildlife Trust (SWT) has significant experience of managing multiple objectives in internationally important woodland reserves using naturalistic grazing, as part of a broader landscape ecology initiative across the wider area (www.westweald.org.uk). In 2001 SWT re-instated grazing management of the pasture woodland at Ebernoe Common NNR and acquired adjacent ex-arable land to develop future pasture woodland through an extensive grazing regime. The nearby reserve of The Mens, in contrast, has been subject to a minimum-intervention policy combined with long-term ecological studies of vegetation dynamics. This meeting provides an opportunity to discuss current management approaches, and to visit the woods themselves. The full day programme includes presentations, discussions and field excursions, and a packed lunch will be provided. There is no charge for attendance but numbers are limited. Please register your interest in attending by providing your name, address, contact details (phone and email address) and any special dietary requirements to Filma Dyer at the Sussex Wildlife Trust at filmadyer@sussexwt.org.uk or tel: 01273 497561.

19/20 June 2008	Transect Bat Survey and Sound Analysis Course 2008 Horner Woods Somerset	A specialist and intensive course aimed at professional ecologists. A two day/one night course based in the beautiful Holnicote estate on the North Somerset coast 5 miles west of Minehead. Accommodation and meals will be provided in the Lorna Doone Hotel in Porlock. Indoor sessions will be held a couple of miles away ion the National Trust Field Centre at Piles Mill, Allerford. Field visits will be made into a local woodland edge village, with good diversity of habitat. The course will run from 2pm sharp on the 13th Sept until 14th Sept afternoon and the cost includes delicious meals and comfortable accommodation. The aim will be to introduce the participants to the methodology and types of transect recording, familiarisation with the use of recording equipment and will include sessions on post survey analysis of the recordings, using specialist computer software. It will also incorporate the practical application of the data gathered. Participants will need to be equipped for field visits, one of which will be at night. Spaces limited so for further details or to book a place please contact: Geoff Billington 1 Hindon Farm Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8SH Phone: 01643 704943 Mobile: 07748 742475 or email geoff@npennines.fsnet.co.uk NB This course can be taken in conjunction with the Bats & Woodlands course above that runs from 16th – 19th June at the same location (Ł550) a discount of Ł30 applies for booking both courses. Booking form pdf (43KB) Details of field visits etc.

16/19 June 2008	Bats in Woodlands Course 2008 Horner Woods Somerset	A specialist course aimed at professional ecologists, arboriculture workers and ecological consultants. A three day / three night course based at the beautiful Holnicote Estate on the North Somerset coast 5 miles west of Minehead. Accommodation and meals will be provided in the Lorna Doone Hotel in Porlock. Indoor sessions will be held a couple of miles away in the National Trust Field Study Centre at Piles Mill, Allerford. Field visits will be made into local woods, where to date 14 bat species have been recorded. The course will run from Monday afternoon until Thursday afternoon and the cost includes delicious meals and comfortable accommodation. There will be free time for relaxation and informal discussion during two evenings. The aim will be to demonstrate the range of roosting sites bats use in trees and to show participants how to survey and assess woodlands for bats. We will cover exclusion techniques, mitigation procedures and Natural England license compilation. Sessions on bat ecology and netting will also be offered. Participants will need to be equipped for lengthy field visits, some at night and at times through pathless sections of woodland. Spaces limited so for further details or to book a place please contact: Geoff Billington 1 Hindon Farm Cottage, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 8SH Phone: 01643 704943 Mobile: 07748 742475 or email geoff@npennines.fsnet.co.uk NB The woodlands course can be booked in conjunction with the Transect and Sound Analysis course below running on 19th – 20th June. Booking form pdf (43KB) Details of field visits etc. Cost Ł550

13 June 2008	ATF Visit to Richmond Park Richmond Surrey All Day Event Meet 10 for 10.30	Recce of Richmond Park Get up close and personal with some of the hundreds of ancient oak pollards in Richmond Park. Members of the Ancient Tree Forum will be exploring the wonders of this tree treasure trove and would like you to join them. There will be a short indoor start to the day with an introduction to what has been happening in the Park over recent years followed by an opportunity to look at good practice in action out in the Park. The site management balances an exceptionally high visitor level (amounting to 2 million per annum) with exemplary management of trees for habitat, longevity and public access. Meet at Pembroke Lodge (www.pembroke-lodge.co.uk for location details) at 10 for 10.30. Bring a packed lunch for a picnic out under the trees if the weather is fine. Please book on line filling in the General booking form so that we may plan for the day.

06/08 June 2008	Small Woods Association “What shall we do with our wood?” An introduction to surveying trees and small woods Lineham Farm Swan Lane Eccup Leeds LS16 8AZo	The weekend is aimed at tree wardens, small woodland owners, volunteers and anyone with a general interest in trees and woods. There will be plenty of opportunities for socialising and meeting others in a relaxed, informal setting. Featuring special guest speaker Ted Green MBE internationally renowned champion of veteran trees. Lineham Farm is situated in peaceful countryside and provides comfortable shared accomodation in renovated 17th century buildings with its own woodland, wetland and farmland. 6.00pm Friday 6th to 1.00pm Sunday 8th June 2008 Cost Per person Standard Rate: Ł60 for 2 nights residential, self-catering or Ł30 non-residential (children half rate) Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis so please use the booking form pdf (57KB) to reserve your place or email justin.williamson@leeds.gov.uk For more information about the venue please visit www.linehamfarm.org.uk

18 May 2008	North Wessex Downs AONB Woodland Archaeology Audit GPS Training Day 'Where in the wood are we?' Hampstead Norreys Village Hall Thatcham Berkshire	This FREE day-school will consider the potentials and pitfalls of using the latest range of low cost hand-held GPS receivers to position and map features in woodland. The day will include: • How GPS works • The range of applications from simple to advanced • Likely limitations and accuracies • Preparing for a GPS survey • Calibrating scanned maps • A woodland walk to gather data • Down-loading data to a computer • Adding map and other data • An introduction to differential GPS A modest familiarity with computers will be an advantage but not a necessity. Priority will be given to delegates who have attended previous NWD woodland survey courses or who are actively engaged in woodland archaeology or other forms of woodland survey. Booking form pdf (11KB) flyer pdf (10KB)

09 - 14 May 2008	International Society of Arboriculture (Australia Chapter) Ltd National Conference and Workshops Brisbane Australia	The Woodland Trust's Jill Butler and Ted Green have been invited to provide two conference presentations and a workshop, the first of which will be a conference presentation to the Urban Forestry and Arboriculture sector and the second will be to the Utility Arborist Sector. The presentations are entitled 'Government Politics and Policy - How to get to the right person and present the right document' and will last approximately 45 minutes each. The annual workshops will be held on Sunday 11th May 2008 and will comprise a 2 hour workshop commencing at 10.00am which will then be repeated at 1.00pm on the same day. The focus of these workshops will be Ancient Trees. Further details will be posted at a later date,

19 April 2008	South East England Regional Bat Conference Pilkington Buildings University of Greenwich Medway Campus Chatham Kent	The aims of the conference are: • To increase the opportunities for coordination of work undertaken by the region's bat groups. • To raise awareness of bats and the problems that they face to a wide audience, including the general public, local authorities, developers and consultants. • To recruit more volunteers to assist with on-the-ground conservation. • To draft an Action Plan for the Serotine Bat in the South-East of England that will help drive future management actions for the species. Saturday 19th April 2008 09.30 - 17.00 the expected cost to be Ł25.00 (Buffet Lunch) In addition to the workshops, discussions and presentations there will be poster displays and items for sale. Draft programme (23KB) To register interest form (16KB)

19 April 2008	Buckinghamshire Wildlife Recorders' Seminar The Coach House Green Park Aston Clinton Buckinghamshire	You are cordially invited to this year's Recorders' Seminar (PDF 104KB). We are pleased to announce that the day will be chaired by Tessa Taylor - many of you will know Tessa from previous seminars and through her work for BBOWT (Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust). This year's speakers include Dawn Balmer (BTO) on the ongoing national and local bird atlases, Mark Telfer on the amazing discoveries of ancient woodland invertebrates at Langley Park, and Ken Thompson (Sheffield University) on the BUGS project, which has researched the relations between gardens and their wildlife - Ken is author of the popular wildlife gardening guide "No Nettles Required" among many other publications and scientific papers. There will also be presentations, displays and most importantly plenty of refreshment breaks to catch up on news from local recording groups, including the Hazeley Wood project in Milton Keynes, the Rare Plants Recording Group and the county moth database. The seminar is free, but PLACES MUST BE BOOKED in advance as follows:- Save the attached form (PDF 59KB) on to your computer, fill in the details required and email it back to MCHARVEY@buckscc.gov.ukor lfennell@buckscc.gov.uk but you may also print the form out and post it to us, or if you have any problems with the form just phone on 01296 696012.

1/3 April 2008	Vine (Values in Nature and the Environment) Present 'Inspirational Nature' Conference Lancaster University Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW	VINE is a forum for nature conservation professionals, land managers and all people who love and are inspired by the natural world. Aims of the Conference, to be held in association with FACT (Forum for the Application of Conservation Techniques), Natural England and the Countryside Council for Wales: To bring together nature conservation practitioners, senior executives, managers and volunteers to: • harness our personal inspiration, passion and creativity for the benefit of nature conservation • improve our ability to communicate with others and share our love for nature • explore the management procedures that allow individual inspiration and personal creativity in conservation practice. • to explore ways of promoting this dialogue in the future Conference programme Further details email john@ragdon.plus.com

17 March 2008	'Managing Wildlife in Historic Places' English Heritage Professional Training in the Historic Environment Oxford University Continuing Education Rewley House 1 Wellington Square Oxford OX1 2JA	This course which is held in association with the Archaeology Training Forum will be of particular value to those involved in managing historic places or advising owners of them, from either a wildlife or heritage point of view, and also anyone involved in environmental management in commercial, national agency, local authority, independent and university contexts. Monday 17th March 2008 09.40 am - 5.00 pm This course could count towards the CPD requirement of IFA and IHBC. Cost Ł125.00 - with lunch Cost Ł115.00 - without lunch Full itinerary and booking form pdf (286KB)

13 March 2008	ATF Visit to Auckand Park Bisphops Auckland Durham	Visit to Auckland Park, Bishops Auckland, Durham. This is an ancient deer park. Part is a landscaped park and garden but there is also a wonderful wood pasture full of veteran and ancient trees. It will be a good opportunity to find out what has been happening with the Veteran Trees of Durham project. Park in the town. Meet at the entrance to the Castle Park at NZ 213 302 Please book filling in the General booking form

26 February 2008	The East Midlands Biodiversity Forum 1st Annual Conference Trent Bridge Cricket Ground Nottingham Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation A sound investment for the land management, built development and tourism sectors	Putting wildlife back on the map - A biodiversity strategy for the East Midlands Setting the Scene: 1) Climate change: impacts and implications for the natural environment [Hilary Allison, Head of Policy, The Woodland Trust] 2) Climate change: impacts and implications for the economy and well-being [Kevin Baillie, Head of Sustainable Economic Development, East Midlands Development Agency] 3) Strategic adaptation for biodiversity: what, how, how can it help? [John Everitt, Head of Re-Building Biodiversity, The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts] 4) Implications and opportunities for businesses: our experience [Delia Shannon, Community Liaison Advisor, Aggregate Industries UK Ltd] Tuesday 26th February 2008 09.45 am - 3.30 pm The conference is free to attend and places will be allocated on a first come first served basis. There are some spaces available for display material, which can be booked using the same form. Programme pdf (48KB) Booking form pdf (84KB) or email emma.shepherd@naturalengland.org.uk

20 February 2008	'‘The Influence of Affluence' Eat a Log (East Anglian Tree and Landscape Officers Group) AGM and Seminar Kersey Mill Conference Centre off A1141 near Hadleigh Suffolk	We will be looking at the pressures which influence our region and the work we do in order to encourage and manage positive change to the landscape and its trees. Speakers include Nick Collinson the Woodland Trust's own Head of Conservation Policy. There will also be a possible additional talk on the future outlook for land use and land values. Wed 20 February 2008 - 9.30am - 4.30pm Booking Form pdf (82KB) or check out website Cost (to include full lunch, refreshments, speakers, networking and discussion: Ł65 Member (Local Government) Ł85 Non-member (private sector and others) Booking contact: Alice Martin Tel 01449 724651 or email alice.martin@midsuffolk.gov.uk Other queries contact: Anne Westover 01394 444420 or email anne.westover@suffolkcoastal.gov.uk

07 February 2008	Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd (QTRA) present A series of workshops as detailed	Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) is a probabilistic system of assessing the risk of harm from tree failure and is becoming increasingly accepted as the way forward for tree safety management in the United Kingdom. The system provides a robust method for the assessment of tree safety on all land use types and can result in substantially reduced levels of both tree inspections and the remedial felling and pruning of trees. Workshops as follows:- QTRA Training 12 Mar 2008 QTRA Workshop - Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire 09 Apr 2008 QTRA Workshop - Askham Bryan College, Askham Bryan, York 10 Apr 2008 QTRA Workshop - Wolfson Court, Girton College, Cambridge 15 Apr 2008 QTRA Workshop - Cloisters, Chester University, Chester 17 Apr 2008 QTRA Workshop - To be confirmed, Surrey. 06 May 2008 QTRA Workshop - Reed Hall, Exeter University, Exeter Licensed User Update Workshop 07 Feb 2008 Moreton Hall, Moreton Morrell, Warwickshire A Practitioners Guide to visual Tree Assessment 11 Mar 2008 Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derbyshire For further details or an online booking form visit our website at www.qtra.co.uk

24 November 2007	The Chiltern Woodlands Project brings you 'The Special Trees and Woods Annual Conference' Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College Chalfont St Peter Buckingham	This year the Special Trees Project is delighted to welcome Tony Kirkham, Head of Kew Arboretum, as guest speaker to the Second Annual Conference. Saturday 24th November 2007 - 10.00am to 2.00pm Tony believes that every tree has a story to tell, and will share his favourites with us at Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College at Chalfont St Peter. Tony is best known for his BBC series ‘The Trees that made Britain’. Free to residents of the Chilterns, the conference will be celebrating the progress made since the start of the project in January 2006. Since then, with the help of a team of volunteers and funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Special Trees and Woods Project has recorded more than 200 special trees in the Chilterns. Last year the annual conference proved very popular and was fully booked. Make sure you book early to confirm your place by emailing Liz requesting a booking form on lmanley@chilternsaonb.org or telephone 01844 355 525.

24 November 2007	'A walk in the Rusland Beeches' Friends of the Rusland Beeches Ulverston, Cumbria	Friends of the Rusland Beeches have organised a walk to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the campaign to prevent clearfelling of this famous line of trees. The trees were described 10 years ago as non-native and the plan was to replant with small leaved lime. We will also be looking at the work carried out this autumn by the Lake District National Park Authority. Contact: Marianne Bennett Tel: 01539 563 671 email wildart@mariannebirkby.plus.com

15 and 16 November 2007	'Treework Environmental Practice Seminar VIX Integrated European Tree Assessment for Highway & Amenity Tree Inspection A Two-Day Seminar Provisional Venue Coombe Lodge, Blagdon North Somerset BS40 7RG	Individual tree inspections and highway tree surveying decision making can be a complex procedure. This seminar introduces European tree stability assessment methods to improve reliable assessment. Topics covered include: Interpreting decay patterns The steady state balance - wood growth & fungal decomposition New developments in cable bracing methodology Innovations in tree statics for UK risk decision making Thursday 15th November 2007 and Friday 16th November 2007 Speakers: Erk Brudi, Michael Schlag and Paul Muir Standard Price - Ł325 (plus VAT) To book online

12, 19 & 26 October 2007 2, 9 & 16 November 2007	“British Wildlife and Climate Change” What is happening? Can we do anything? Free Public Lecture Series, Autumn 2007 to be held at Birkbeck, University of London Malet Street, Bloomsbury London WC1E 7HX in conjunction with the Ecology and Conservation Studies Society	Climate change is causing a significant and increasing impact on UK wildlife. Some species are under stress, while others are expanding their range. What new species will arrive in Britain? This must have profound consequences for conservation and management. Appropriate actions need to be discussed and developed now. This lecture series will inform this debate. National experts will discuss topics such as phenology – the timing of natural events, and will examine the way that climate change is currently impacting on British plants and animals, and on terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Adaptation and mitigation actions to maintain maximum biodiversity in open spaces and the environment will be debated. Join the debate. All welcome. Free ticket admission. The lectures will be held in Birkbeck, University of London For free tickets and venue details, contact tel: 020 7679 1069 or e-mail: environment@fce.bbk.ac.uk For queries on lecture content, contact tel: 020 7485 7903 or e-mail: jeremy.wright@walkern.org.uk; All lectures are from 6.30 to 8.30 pm on the following Fridays. Doors open at 6.00pm. Details of Lecture topics and speakers pdf (75KB)

5, 6 and 7 November 2007	ISA Prairie Chapter Conference Coast Plaza Hotel Calgary Alberta	Three Day Conference Hosted by The City of Calgary Parks in partnership with the ISA and the Heritage Tree Foundation - the theme will be "Preserving Our Past and Looking to the Future". The intention is to focus on heritage trees, - what makes a heritage tree, how to protect? Key note speaker Ted Green, Ancient Tree Forum. Registration details coming soon.....pdf (367 KB)

02 November 2007	New-Native Beech Event South Lakeland Friends of the Earth Kendal, Cumbria	Leaf shaped postcards will be decorated and sent to decision makers with the message " help the beech tree adapt to climate change - reclassify as "new-native" in Cumbria and the North". Location: Bird cage at the top of Finkle Street from 10.30 till 3pm

30 October 2007	Sherwood Habitats Forum “Ancient Trees- A Precious Habitat & Historic Resource " Goosedale Conference & Banqueting Centre Goosedale Lane off Moor Road (B683) Papplewick, Notts, NG6 8UJ	Sherwood Habitats Forum are introducing 5 speakers to give a presentation on various subjects to include the practical techniques and methods for creating veteran tree characteristics, and tree management to create future ancient trees, also Bats and trees. There will also be a tour in the afternoon of Bestwood Country Park where there will be contractors demonstrating techniques for veteranisation. Please wear suitable outdoor clothing. Conference commences at 10.00 am Tour commences at 13.45 Full details pdf (24KB) Location and directions pdf (78KB)

24 October - 11 November 2007	'Perspectives' An Exhibition of Art inspired by Special Trees of the Chilterns Norden Farm Centre for the Arts Maidenhead SL6 4PF	You are invited to meet the Artists June Kingsbury and Joan Skelton Smith. Tuesday 25th October 7.30 - 9.00 pm RSVP email lmanley@chilternsaonb.org or tel: 01844 355 525 The Exhibition continues until Sunday 11th November. Flyer (93KB)

21 October 2007	'Apple Day comes of Age' A Celebration by Common Ground at Various Venues to be announced	Common Ground is a national charity recognised for linking nature and culture, working to inspire, inform and involve people in learning about, enjoying and taking more responsibility for their own locality. We encourage celebration as one starting point for local action to improve the quality of ordinary places and everyday lives, championing local distinctiveness. On Friday 21st October 2007 it will be 18years since Common Ground held the first apple Day in London's Covent Garden, to draw attention to the plight of our orchards and to the versatility of our favourite home-grown fruit. For further information download pdf (455KB). The 2007 Apple Day events website will go online in July, for the early-bird list (photographs available) contact:Common Ground director Sue Clifford:- Tel: 01747 850820 or email sue.clifford@commonground.org.uk

14 October 2007	The National Trust 'Fun with Fungi' Barrington nr Ilminster Somerset TA19 0NQ	The National Trust at Barrington Court are hosting a 'Fun with Fungi' morning. This is a informative walk and talk around the property with esteemed author Michael Jordan, regarding the various fungi and mushrooms on site. Sunday 14th October 2007 - 10.00am - 12.30am Tickets are priced reasonably at Adults Ł7 and Children Ł3.50 Telephone 01460 243121 or email simon.hill@nationaltrust.org.uk

12 October 2007	(Please note change of day to Friday) ATF Field Visit to two contrasting Ancient Tree Sites in Suffolk	Captain’s Wood – Suffolk Wildlife Trust Reserve and Whitehouse Farm, Hasketon near Woodbridge view jpg Friday 12 October 2007 - 10 for 10.30 am. Car parking available but no facilities on site. Meet at at 10 for 10.30 at Suffolk Wildlife Trust Reserve Car Park. Turn down School Road off the Orford to Snape road in Sudbourne village. Approximately 200m beyond the last house there is a car parking area on the right. GR TM 418 532 Don’t forget your packed lunch. Please book so we can judge how many people are coming. Itinerary (pdf (31KB) for the day or book filling in the General Booking Form

11 October 2007	ATF Cornwall Field Meeting and AGM Godolphin House Godolphin Cross Helston TR13 9RE Cornwall (By kind permission of Mr John Schofield and The National Trust)	A great opportunity to see one of Britain’s oldest gardens and the National Trust’s latest acquisition. In the morning we will be led around the grounds by Mr John Schofield and Alistair Cameron followed by an AGM after lunch. At the AGM we will discuss, and hopefully adopt our constitution and discuss our proposed Heritage Lottery Fund bid for a 3 year project to map, promote and celebrate Ancient Trees in Cornwall Meet at 11.00 at the Car Park. Follow the NT signs from the B3280 & B3302) Bring wet weather gear, boots, and packed lunch. Please book by 1st October by email pweeks@cornwall.gov.uk Telephone: 01872 322642 or via the attached form.

020 June 2007 13, 25 and 27 Sept 2007 2 and 11 Oct 2007	Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd (QTRA) present A series of workshops as detailed	Quantified Tree Risk Assessment (QTRA) is a probabilistic system of assessing the risk of harm from tree failure and is becoming increasingly accepted as the way forward for tree safety management in the United Kingdom. The system provides a robust method for the assessment of tree safety on all land use types and can result in substantially reduced levels of both tree inspections and the remedial felling and pruning of trees. Workshops as follows:- QTRA Training 13 Sept 2007 QTRA Workshop - Edinburgh Conference Centre, Edinburgh. 25 Sept 2007 QTRA Workshop - Beechenhurst Lodge,Forest of Dean, Gloucs 27 Sept 2007 QTRA Workshop - Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Surrey. 02 Oct 2007 QTRA Workshop - Calke Abbey, Derbyshire. 11 Oct 2007 QTRA Workshop - Reaseheath College, Nantwich, Cheshire. A Practitioners Guide to visual Tree Assessment 20 June 2007 Calke Abbey, Derbyshire. For further details or an online booking form visit our website at www.qtra.co.uk

01 October 2007	'Veteran Trees of Shotover Hill' Presented by The Oxford Urban Wildlife Group, Shotover Wildlife and Science Oxford 1-5 London Place St Clements , Oxford, OX4 1BD	We can all recognise a very old tree but what about the rest? It is only when you start measuring and comparing that the real value of our local trees emerges. With this illustrated talk, Ivan Wright and Andrew Heaver from Shotover Wildlife and explore the role and significance of veteran trees and the work of the Shotover Ancient Trees Project Monday 1 October 2007 - 7.30pm Price Ł3 (OUWG and SO Friends free) To book: contact 01865 7289 53 or email events@oxtrust.org.uk Download Poster (238KB)

25 & 26 September 2007	'Biodiversity in the New Forest' Conference at Balmer Lawn Hotel Brockenhurst Hampshire SO42 7ZB	The meeting is being organised by Bournemouth University in association with the British Ecological Society, The Forestry Commission and the National Park Authority. Specialists on different groups of organisms will present an account of current information regarding the status and distribution of species occurring within the New Forest, focusing on those of particular conservation interest or concern, and with the aim of identifying current trends in abundance. Information on the status and trends in the condition of different habitats will also be presented. Tue 25th Sept 08.30am - 17.45pm - Wed 26th Sept 09.30 - 17.00 Full itinerary and registration details pdf (914KB) The booking fee for the meeting is Ł55, which includes cost of refreshments. Lunch will also be available, but at an additional cost. Delegates are required to make their own accommodation arrangements, but a link to local accommodation can be found within the booking form page.

17/19 September 2007	'The History, Ecology and Archaeology of Medieval Parks and Parklands' Sheffield Hallam University City Campus Howard Street Sheffield S1 1WB	The Biodiversity and Landscape History Research Group, IUFRO and Sheffield Hallam University present this national event featuring key speakers from across Britain, on themes from parkland history to veteran trees and their ecology and management, to the uses and economics of medieval parks, and the conservation of parks today. This will be a cross-disciplinary meeting that will appeal to historians, archaeologists, ecologists and conservationists. Furthermore, it will be of great interest to anyone fascinated by ancient wooded landscapes and by veteran trees. The conference will be a series of plenary lectures, with opportunities for poster papers, displays and a themed book fair. The excursion will be to the famous park landscape at Chatsworth, Derbyshire and links to the Conference Dinner. This promises to be a hugely informative and entertaining three days. Pre-Booking essential! Details of costs, discounts and booking form pdf (144KB)

13/14 September 2007	Transect Walk Bat Survey and Sound Analysis Course Horner Woods Somerset	A specialist and intensive course aimed at professional ecologists. A two day/one night course based in the beautiful Holnicote estate on the North Somerset coast 10 miles west of Minehead. Accommodation and meals will be provided in the Lorna done Hotel in Porlock. Indoor sessions will be held a couple of miles away ion the National Trust Field Centre at Piles Mill, Allerford. Field visits will be made into a local woodland edge village, with good diversity of habitat. The course will run from 2pm sharp on the 13th Sept until 14th Sept afternoon and the cost includes delicious meals and comfortable accommodation. The aim will be to introduce the participants to the methodology and types of transect recording, familiarisation with the use of recording equipment and will include sessions on post survey analysis of the recordings, using specialist computer software. It will also incorporate the practical application of the data gathered. Participants will need to be equipped for field visits, one of which will be at night. Thur 13 Sept 14.00 (sharp) - 16.00 Fri 14th Sept 2007 Cost Ł250 - Itinerary pdf (34KB) Booking form pdf (41KB) Spaces limited - for further details/booking please contact: Geoff Billington Tel: 01643 704943/07748 742475 email geoff@npennines.fsnet.co.uk NB This course can be taken in conjunction with the Woodlands Course which runs from 10th – 13th Sept at the Horner woods on the Holnicote Estate.

11 September 2007	Surrey Biodiversity Partnership Wood pasture and parkland meeting Windsor Great Park Cranbourne	The next WP&P meeting will be at Windsor Great Park on Tuesday 11 September 2007 10am meet in the York Club in the Village for a 10.15am start. (limited space) Lunch 12.30 - 1pm. Bring packed lunch. 1pm. Afternoon visit to Cranbourne to see the ongoing management of wood pasture, very ancient trees, halo and glade work and the grazing long horn cattle. Please send: 1) Items for the agenda 2) Hot (or cool) discussion topics for the site visit 3) Your attendance confirmation stating am, pm or whole day. Contact: Sue Webber Surrey Biodiversity Coordinator Surrey Biodiversity Partnership Tel: 07967 575 258 or email Sue.Webber@surreywt.org.uk

10/13 September 2007	Bats in Woodlands Course 2007 Horner Woods Somerset	A specialist course aimed at professional ecologists, arboriculture workers and ecological consultants. A three day/three night course based at the beautiful Holnicote Estate on the North Somerset coast 10 miles west of Minehead. Accommodation and meals will be provided in the Lorna Doone Hotel in Porlock. Indoor sessions will be held a couple of miles away in the National Trust Field Study Centre at Piles Mill, Allerford. Field visits will be made into local woods, where to date 14 bat species have been recorded. The course will run from Tuesday afternoon until Friday afternoon and will include delicious meals and comfortable accommodation. There will be free time for relaxation and informal discussion during two evenings. Participants will need to be equipped for lengthy field visits, some at night and at times through pathless sections of woodland. Mon 10 Sept 15.45 (registration) for 16.00 - 12.00 noon Thur 13th Sept 2007 Cost Ł525 - Full itinerary pdf (33KB) The aim will be to demonstrate the range of roosting sites bats use in trees and to show participants how to survey and assess woodlands for bats. Booking form Spaces limited - for further details/booking please contact: Geoff Billington Tel: 01643 704943/07748 742475 email geoff@npennines.fsnet.co.uk NB This course can be booked in conjunction with the Transect and Sound Analysis Course running on 13th – 14th Sept.

1/2 September2007	Trees in Legend and Tradition A Legendary Weekend of the Folklore Society hosted by the Weald & Downland Museum, at Singleton in West Sussex	Come and join us for a weekend exploring the links between nature and tradition at an award-winning museum set among the Sussex downs. From apple-howling to counting cherry-stones, from fairy thorns to gospel oaks, from hazel wands to mistletoe kisses, from a child passed through the shrew-ash to a grave below the churchyard yew… The landscape of tradition is a forest and the Green Man is its guardian. Details of presentations pdf (57KB) The conference includes free access to the Museum, and site tours on Sunday. Tickets (Ł20 for both days) are available from the Folklore Society, The Warburg Institute, Woburn Square, London WC1H 0AB, 020 7862 8562/ 020 7862 8564; email susanvass@hotmail.com; website www.folklore-society.com

28/29 July2007	Woodland Trust Community Woodland Network National Conference Stoke Rochford Hall Stoke Rochford Nr Grantham Lincs NG33 5EJl	Come and join us for our third national conference at Stoke Rochford Hall in Lincolnshire for a fantastic two days this summer. Over 150 people are expected to attend from all parts of the country. we have got an excellent programme lined up for you especially as one of the main themes is ancient trees. Speakers to include Jill Butler - Woodland Trust/Ancient Tree Forum and Vicky Forbes - Swedish representative, Ancient Tree Forum. (Please bring suitable footwear for the wood visit and out door workshops) Places are available at the subsidised rate of Ł23.50 per person inc VAT. Any additional contribution will be gratefully received. In order that we can process the bookings easily and efficiently would you please complete the booking form and return same by post. Sat 28 July commencing 12 noon and Sun 29th July finishing at 17.00 Itinerary and booking form pdf (364KB) further details pdf (33KB)

12 July 2007	Treework Environmental Practice Seminar VIII The Future of Tree Risk Management (Part II) A One-Day Seminar The University of West of England St Matthius Campus, Bristol	This is the second seminar in The Future of Tree Risk theme. It builds on the success of the TEP 2006 seminar that explored arboricultural policy, case law and risk management perspectives as a step towards raising the level of professional confidence in tree risk management, Thursday 12th July 2007 9.00am - 5.00pm - Working Towards an Industry Led Framework for Tree Risk Assessment and Management. Speakers: Dr Pierre Raimbault and Prof. Francis Hallé Chairman - Neville Fay Early Bird Price - Before 16th June - Ł162 (plus VAT) Standard Price - June 17th onwards- Ł180 (plus VAT) Programme details pdf (41KB) To book online

10 July 2007	ATF Devon visit to Whiddon Down Deer Park Castle Drogo Devon	Chris Knapman has organised an evening visit for Devon ATF members to Whiddon Down Deer Park, part of the Castle Drogo estate, courtesy of the National Trust. This is a fantastic site with lots of really impressive ancient trees and stunning views. The visit is on 10th July at 6.30pm and we look forward to seeing some of you there. Directions: From A30 take A382 from Whiddon Down towards Mortenhampstead. Go past Sandy Park over River Teign and next left at Easton cross, go about 100 yards and left up a concrete track another 100 yards past farm house and large barn and park on open hard standing next to barn. From A38 Take A382 from roundabout past Bovey Tracey, through Mortenhampstead to Easton Cross turn Right, directions as above from there. Map ref 721889 There will be a sign at the bottom of the concrete track. For more information or to book, please contact Kate Tobin Great Trees of East Devon project 01395 516551 x2060 07734 568949 e-mail: ktobin@eastdevon.gov.uk www.eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside or book online filling in the Devon form

19 May -08July 2007	'Perspectives' An Exhibition of Art Inspired by Special Trees of the Chilterns The Environment Centre High Wycombe HP11 1QX	This exhibition (pdf 111KB) is organised by the Special Trees and Woods Project and supported by the Chilterns Conservation Board. We will present the work of two artists who have found inspiration in the special trees and woods which are an integral part of the Chiltern landscape and their own lives. Joan Kingsbury and Joan Skelton Smith hope to share their unique perspectives of Chiltern trees in hope of inspiring others. Images as taken for the Special Trees and Woods Project and the Photographic Competition 2006 will be displayed. Please check opening hours. - Tel: 01494 511 585 email manager@ecobuzz.org.uk The exhibition also runs from 21st July - 11th November at various venues throughout the Chilterns check details pdf (498KB) For further information visit their website www.chilternsaonb.org/special

01 July 2007	The East Anglian Branch of The Arboricultural Association Present: 'Picnic in The Park' with Ted Green! Windsor Great Park	A great opportunity to wander through the Windsor Great Park and learn from Ted about the richness of our Tree Heritage. Sunday 1st July 2007 - 10:30am until late pm. Please bring your own picnic. Ł10 - only 50 places on a first come, first served basis. Meeting place to be sent out with booking confirmation. Details pdf (11KB) Booking Form pdf (10KB)

25 June 2007	'Veteran and Working Trees' A Professional Training Course Field Study Council Epping Forest Field Centre High Beach, Loughton Essex	Hallam Environmental Consultants Ltd with the Tourism and Environmental Change Research Unit, Sheffield Hallam University and the Biodiversity and Landscape History Research Institute present this Professional Training Course designed for individuals who are involved in identifying, protecting or managing veteran trees and/or working trees. It is suitable for beginners or individuals with more experience. The course looks at practical identification of veteran and working trees, as well as management, legal and conservation issues. Monday 25th June 2007 09.30 - 16.30 - Speakers Ted Green (Ancient Tree Forum) and Dr Peter Glaves (Biodiversity and Landscape History Research Institute). Prices for the course are Ł150 for Consultants and Developers, and Ł100 for Local Authorities, Agencies and NGOs. A limited number of places on some courses are available to volunteers at a discounted rate of Ł50, please email for details info@hallamec.plus.com or telephone 0114 2724227 or 0114 2738436. Directions; The field centre is located in the heart of Epping Forest and is 2 miles (3km) from the M25 (Junction 26), 4 miles (6.5km) from M11 (Junction 5), 2 miles (3km) from Central Line tube at Loughton station. For detailed directions and maps see the Field Studies Council Website at: www.field-studies-council.org/eppingforest/location.aspx Timetable and booking details pdf (31.72MB)

17 June 2007	Ancient Tree Hunt Woodland Trust Guided Walk Bailey's Wood Biddulph Biddulph Grange CountryPark, Grange Road (off A527) Grid Ref: SJ8987595	Explore the natural treasures in Bailey’s Wood Join the search to map all the UK’s fat, old trees Discover too the ancient flora associated with this wood and some of its feathered inhabitants. Meet at 09:00 in the car park of Biddulph Grange Country Park, Grange Road (off A527) Grid Ref: SJ8987595 Return by 12:00 noon Toilets & refreshments at C.P Visitor Centre If possible bring a tape measure, notebook/pen, binoculars & drinks Reasonably level short walk but some paths are uneven and slippy and not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Under 16’s must be accompanied, no dogs, stout footwear & waterproofs required. Contact Jane on 01270 569223 or 07958 006318 Full details pdf (98KB)

16 June 2007	A Guided Walk Presented by Bedwyn History Society 'Savernake' Wiltshire A346 Just South of Marlborough	Bedwyn History Society present A Guided Walk to be held at Savernake, Wiltshire, led by Ted Green and Jill Butler of the Ancient Tree Forum. The walk will last approximately 2 miles. There will be no stiles to climb and stout footwear is recommended. Saturday 16th June 2007 10.00am - 1.00pm. Meet in the Forestry Commission Car Park and Picnic Site. (Open to Members and Non Members) Tickets will cost Ł5 (Children free if accompanied by a paying Adult) to include tea and light refreshments at the end. Toilet facilities available. How to get there: Via M4, at junction 15 take the A346 through Marlborough, Savernake forest is accessible from there onwards. Pre-booking is essential as numbers are limited. To book contact: Sue Challen on 01672 870202. Poster pdf (1295KB)

15 June 2007	Treework Environmental Practice Seminar VII Tree Morphology A One-Day Seminar University of West of England, Frenchay Campus, Bristol	In 2006, TEP launched its Tree Morphology theme with an inspiring, in-depth two-day seminar. Now in 2007 TEP provides a unique opportunity to experience two exceptional scientists in this field. Their understanding and interpretation of patterns of tree growth has the capacity to profoundly influence our views and change and enrich arboricultural management practice. Friday 15th June 2007 9.00 am - 5.00 pm - Principles of Growth, Form & Function; Diagnostics & Management. Speakers: Dr Pierre Raimbault and Prof. Francis Hallé Chairman - Neville Fay Standard Price - Ł180 (plus VAT) Programme details pdf (47KB) To book online

8 June 2007	ATF visit to Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire	A visit to this National Trust parkland to see the layers of history including an Adams designed landscape. We will discuss some of the issues facing today's managers – high visitor pressure, management of the ancient trees in a grazed landscape, funding and the designation of sites with ancient trees. In the morning we will visit the South Park and in the afternoon the North Park where we can see work to release ancient trees from competition. Kedleston Hall pdf (19KB) Friday 8th June 2007 - 10 for 10.30 as usual. Meet at the main car park to the right of the house. Directions: All traffic should aim for Markeaton roundabout to the west of Derby where A52 intersects with A38 (Do NOT follow A52). Follow brown signs on A38, take exit from A38 (N) and then along Kedleston Road please book on line filling in the General booking form

06 June 2007	Surrey Wildlife Trust Visit to Ashtead Common Grid ref: TQ176595 Postcode district: KT21 M25 Junction 9 (1.1miles)	Ashtead Common - visit for Wood Pasture, Parkland and Ancient trees. Wednesday 6th June 2007 Meeting 10.30am - 12.00 noon Lunch, will be provided 12.00 - 1.00pm. Afternoon walk 1.00pm. Afternoon discussion to include: Hallow Release of ancients and next generations Safety and paths Crown Reduction - the dos and don'ts - a discussion Grazing Bring your opinions to share. To attend this event please email lizzie.bruce@cityoflondon.gov.uk

29 May 2007	ICF South Scotland Region (North Chapter) Veteran Trees Evening Castle Campbell Hotel 11 Bridge Street Dollar Clackmannanshire FK14 7DE	The Institute of Chartered Foresters are holding another evening event following on from the success of the previous evening events they ran last year. This time they will have an evening about Veteran Trees. What are they? Why are they important? How do you care for them? etc. etc. Also discussed will be the Woodland Trust’s new initiative to register all veteran trees throughout the country. Tuesday 29th May 2007 5.30pm - 9.00pm - Castle Campbell Hotel Cost Ł5 (to include bar meal) all ICF members are welcome. Please confirm by contacting: Eamonn Wall email eamonn.wall@eamonnwall.co.uk tel: 01259 743 212 Full Agenda pdf (11KB)

26 May 2007	'Breathing Places' Wareham Library South Street Wareham Dorset BH20 4LR	Organised by Dorset Wildlife Trust in partnership with Dorset AONB. Dorset County Library Services and Dorset County Council, to encourage local people to get involved in the environment and create their own 'Breathing Places for wildlife and raise awareness of how to look after them for the future. more information at BBC and partners Saturday 26th May 2007 - Wareham Library, Dorset

21 May 2007	Old Orchards: the Essential Issues ISA UK&I Chapter Continuing Education Seminar Pershore College, Pershore near Evesham Worcestershire	This is an important new area that the modern Arborist must get to grips with and the International Society of Arboriculture United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter (ISA) is pleased to be at the forefront of this issue. There will be a chance to visit the college’s old orchard and other orchards under restoration and management. Itinerary pdf (79KB) Final details will be announced nearer the time. For more information, contact: Debbie Bryce 01245-231023 ISA UK&I Chapter 148 Hydes Road Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 0DR Email info@isa-uki.org Web www.isa-uki.orgi

20 April 2007	Programme Wood Pasture Management Training Day Geltsdale, Cumbria	This is a long & tough day but will be fun!! Might be able to save a bit of time in morning session but we think the timing below is quite close to the mark, working on about 25 - 30 people attending. The cost for the day is Ł20 per person, and rest assured that all proceeds will go towards the wood pasture project at Geltsdale. We’re pleased to say that we have received many expressions of interests, so please confirm your attendance by e-mail to irisg@eccp.org.uk as soon as you can – it may have to come down to first come first served! To facilitate car sharing I’d like to circulate names and e-mail addresses to all people attending, so please also let me know if that doesn’t suit you. Friday 20th April 2007 - 10.30am - 3.30pm (please bring flasks and packed lunch, although soup may be provided) Full programme and admin details pdf (15KB)

03 April 2007	Atelier de l'Arbre Gestion des vieux arbres, du bois mort et les organismes associés Port de Guéthary (64)France	A four day workshop concerning the management of old trees. d'autres détails pdf (142KB) de téléchargement

03 April 2007	Royal Horticultural Society 'Growing for Success' presents: 'Gardening for People and Wildlife' Lecture Theatre, Conference Centre, Lawrence Hall, Greycoat St. Westminster	If you love gardening and you want to make a positive contribution to the quality of your environment, now and in the future, then 'Gardening for Wildlife and People' presented by the RHS is a very practical and pleasurable way to start. Tuesday 3rd April 2007 at 2.15pm - Guest Speaker Chris Baines Ticket prices Ł5 with a reduced rate of Ł4 for RHS Members details pdf (649KB) To book please telephone 08456 121 253 or contact: Beth Small, RHS Regional Development Dept Tel: 02078 213 038 email

01 April 2007	Quantified Tree Risk Assessment Ltd (QTRA) present A Practitioners Guide to Visual Tree Assessment workshop (VTA) The Macdonald Francis Hotel, Queen's Square, Bath BA1 2HH	The workshop centres on the concept that to understand tree stability and the effects of defects and decay, we must have an understanding of how defects and decay follow growth patterns. This intensive one-day workshop is limited to fifteen places and takes you through the visual tree assessment process to look at the assessment of tree stability and mapping decay using visual observation and a simple nylon hammer. The programme includes:- • Understanding the growth and decay of trees • Recognising and interpreting growth patterns and external signs of decay (presentation) • Visual tree assessment (presentation and field exercise) • Mapping internal defects with the aid of a nylon hammer (field exercise) • Assessing the integrity of the root/soil interface (field exercise) • Root collar investigation (field exercise) The cost of the workshop is Ł160 plus vat including the hammer. For further details or an online booking form visit their website at www.qtra.co.uk

28 March 2007	Environmental Woodland Management Tour to North Germany Co-organised and hosted by The Forestry Services of Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein/The University of Göttingen/The Directors of the Forestry Research Stations of Lower Saxony	The tour is dedicated to the study of woodland management on an environmental basis as part of sustainable land use. Sustainable land use has received a major impetus since the United Nations Commission on Economic Development (UNCED) summit at Rio 15 years ago. The new definition states that forest resources and forest lands should be sustainably managed to meet the social, economic, ecological, cultural and spiritual needs of present and future generations (United Nations, 2001). Consequently alternative forms of woodland management have been introduced to the United Kingdom for which various terms have been coined such as continuous cover forestry and near-natural forestry. Wednesday 28th March - Wednesday 4th April 2007 Costs Ł450 per person including transport, accommodation, breakfast and tuition. Places are limited. First come first served. Full details - pdf (32KB) English Version pdf (32KB) Welsh Version For more information please contact: Dr Arne Pommerening email arne.pommerening@bangor.ac.uk

28 March 2007	Trees for Cities Urban Trees Champions Ashton Court, Long Ashton, Bristol, BS41 9JNT	This event marks the successful conclusion of a three-year project supported through the Special Grants Programme of Communities and Local Government (formerly The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister). The day will start with a ceremony at 11.00 and will include lunch, a tree identification walk and t

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