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Spring and Summer Events 2008
If you are hosting an event in the coming months don't forget you
can promote the event here on the discussion page in the '
coffee lounge ' or via our other Tree for All website, for the link
see below -
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VINE conference April 2008
The VINE Project is holding its first Conference at Lancaster next
April. The VINE Project was originally conceived by FACT and is
still developing now as a 'not for profit organisation' with funding
from both Natural England and CCW. Please see the attached
flyer which give details on the conference in April next year.
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Winter Tree Planting Events
If you are holding a tree planting event this winter or for that
matter any other woodland related activity and you would like to
promote the event to a wider audience then why not add it to the
dedicated events area of the Tree for all website run by the
Woodland Trust. You can even apply for a tree planting
grant as well once you have completed the application process and
registered you event.
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July 28th and 29th 2007
Community Woodland Network National Conference
Come and join us for our third national conference at Stoke Rochford
Hall in Lincolnshire for a fantastic two days this summer. We have
an excellent programme of speakers and workshops lined up.
Over 150 people are expected to attend from all parts of the
country. Enclosed are full details and a copy of the booking form.
These details have also been e-mailed out and will be in the post to
those on our mailing list. If you haven't received them by the
end of April please let us know or use the form below.
Booking details
Booking form |
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July 18th 2007
Royal Forestry Society Evening Meeting
Nidd Gorge Woodland near Knaresborough
The Woodland Trust manage over 66 ha (170 acres) of ancient woodland
in the Nidd Gorge. Within the woodland
lie many features which indicate a fascinating historic past A large
area of the woodland, on the northern bank of the River Nidd, was
planted in the 1960’s with a combination of pure conifer stands and
mixed broadleaves. Now the Trust is in the process of restoring the
woodlands through active management work and the guided tour of the
wood will address various issues.
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September 2007
Biodiversity in the New Forest Conference
Please find attached details of a conference that we are organising
in September 25th and 26th of this year, in Brockenhurst, on the
theme of 'Biodiversity of the New Forest'.
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.
For more information
Booking form |
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September 2007
South West
Woodland Show
Preparations are well under way for this year’s South West Woodland
Show to be held at Exeter racecourse, Haldon, near Exeter and in the
adjoining Forestry Commission woodlands. Letters inviting companies
to exhibit and booking forms are now being despatched to existing
contacts in the region and the wider industry. All suppliers to the
industry, in the widest possible sense, should consider exhibiting
and new companies are especially welcome.
For more information |
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Tuesday, 17th April 2007
Woodfuel Conference
At Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, organised by:
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Royal Forestry Society
Forestry Commission
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Autumn/winter 2006/7
OPENspace Research into Practice Seminar
Series
The Research Centre for inclusive access to the outdoors is
pleased to announce a series of seminars to take place over between
September, 2006 and March 2007 in Edinburgh. These are based on the
results of research undertaken by the centre and cover a range of
topics within the overall theme of inclusive access to the outdoors.
For more information |
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September 14th to 15th 2006
National Social Forestry Conference, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
The conference is aimed at those involved in the developing
field of social forestry and allotment regeneration projects
including community groups and voluntary organisation. Places are
limited to 100 and are offered on a first come first serve basis.
See attached for booking fee and more details.
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September 3rd and 16th 2006
Heritage Fairs from the Steel Valley Project
The first one is being held at Glen Howe Park and the second at
New Hall Wood, Stocksbridge, South Yorkshire. Demonstrations,
displays, crafts etc, possibility to send material or display at the
event yourself. Tel Rebecca for more details - 0114 2830880
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August 10th 2006
A Visit to Graybeards, New Quay, Wales
Sustaining Woodland Projects through Community Involvement. By
Kind invitation of Sue and Mike Appleton
Meet at 10.30 am for 11.00 am start. Concludes by 4pm
The wood consists of 25 acres of broadleaved woodland managed in
partnership with Friends of Pen yr Allt
Community Group. Sue and Mike Appleton have developed successful
collaborations with the Local Education
Authority, Social Services and Health Care Bodies by providing an
inspiring woodland venue and programme of
green woodworking, woodland management and arts based activities
where socially excluded sectors of the
community can gain confidence, self worth and emotional development.
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Summer/Autumn 2006
BTCV Woodland Training Courses
The BTCV are running a whole range of woodland and community related
courses over the summer and into the autumn. Ranging from tree id,
woodland management, hedgrerows, leadership skills and coppicing.
Courses also range in length from a whole week to just a day -
making them even more suitable for brushing up those
skills or acquiring new ones.
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June 3rd
Chiltern Workshop Visit
Please support the local Arboricultural Association Branch by
booking onto the conducted tour of Philip Kooiman's Chiltern
workshop. It promises to be a very interesting visit. For those who
simply like to see wood put to good use, it is a chance to see some
of the best quality hand crafted furniture in the country and for
those who dabble in wood turning or carpentry an opportunity to ask
lots of questions and pick up lots of tips!
Promotional
Flyer |
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May 23rd
Wildlife Seminar
Safeguarding our wildlife is a seminar taking place on the 23rd May
in conjunction with the University of Huddersfield. Presentations
will be from some of the most knowledgeable speakers on rodenticides
and the environment
Information and booking form |
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May 29th to 2nd June 2006
Workshop on Woodland Ecology and Management
Given by Dietrich Heiseke in the Pyrenean area of Southern
France
The planned workshop wants to contribute to understanding and
practical training on woodland ecology and management of different
woodland types for owners of small forest properties, personal
working in nature conservation, environmental programs and amateurs
interested in trees
Information and booking form |
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May 11th to 13th 2006
Coppice Association North West Conference
A conference of interest to all who have involvement with
coppice woodlands and their future. Themed to consider coppice
management, the working skills involved, the conservation of
woodlands and their wildlife, and the future of both production and
amenity. Though based in the southern Lake District contributions
will take a wider national and international perspective.
Information
Leaflet and how to book |
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February 25th 2006
Pobly Fforest - Managing Small Broadleaf Woodland
A day to discuss some of the issues involved in owning and
managing a woodland.
Information
Leaflet and how to book |
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June 24th & 25th 2006
Green Living Day - Ipswich
A chance to learn about the different aspects of the
environment. How to have fun working, playing and
living, but reducing your impact on the world. There is something
for everyone. Come and join the fun and let’s all pull together to
create a sustainable society.
Exhibitors
Notes
Information Leaflet
Booking Form
Further Advertising |
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September 24th 2005
Volunteering for Wildlife Conference
The conference will be free to volunteers from the many
conservation organizations working across London to protect their
natural heritage. We expect an audience of volunteers who take part
in a range of activities including practical conservation,
environmental education, and campaigning.
Conference Flyer
Conference Booking Form |
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September 8th & 9th 2005
Creating new birchwoods: Achieving successful regeneration
& Planting
This conference will be looking at the practicalities of
creating new birch woods and is aimed at land managers who for one
reason or another are looking at creating birch woodlands, for
conservation, community projects or as part of Scottish Forestry
Grant Scheme
Read more
about the seminar or to make a booking (Word doc.) |
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August & September 2005
Pond Survey Training Courses in Warrington & Oxford
Pond Conservation will be running training courses in 2005 in
the use of national standard methods for surveying ponds for plants
and invertebrates. One day training courses will be held at the
Environment Agency Offices at Birchwood, Warrington on Wednesday 31
August and on Thursday 1 September, and at Oxford Brookes University
in Oxford on Tuesday 6 September and on Wednesday 7 September. The
fee for attending a course will be £200 for government / statutory
bodies and commercial organisations and £50 for charities and
volunteer surveyors.
Read more
about the courses or make a booking (Word doc.) |
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July 5th 2005
Friends of Clinkham Wood & CVS Skills Race
We held the Skills Race last year and it was a huge success so
we are doing it all over again at Aintree Racecourse and we can
provide transport from St Helens if it is needed. We actually have
30 workshops throughout the day and over 30 stall holders all there
to help you find out what is best for you and your organisation with
regards to training and development. We would love you to come along
and use this FREE event to find out more of what training is
available for the voluntary and community sector so why don't you
have a look at the flyer and if you have any questions please feel
free to contact me and I would be more than happy to help.
Claire Nolan, Training Officer, St Helens CVS
Email: Tel: 01744
457117
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June 17th & 18th 2005
Community Woodland Network 2005 Conference
Over 130
delegates attended the second CWN Conference on the 17th and 18th
June at University College Worcester. We had a hectic two days, with
demonstrations, talks, workshops and a wood visit hosted by the
Friends of Pepper Wood. What was so pleasing was the number of new
faces from groups who have recently established or are in the
process of getting off the ground. So thanks to everyone who came
along and sorry to those who missed it, see you next time!
The post conference report will be available here soon.
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July 7th 2005
NUFU - National Conference
Title -
Urban Trees - asset or liability?
Trees are an important part of our natural life support system: they
have a vital role to play in the sustainability of our towns and
cities and we need to take better care of them, both now and in the
future.
Booking information & programme>>> |
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June 10 - 12th 2005
Small Woods Association - Teaching Woods
In
association with the Royal Forestry Society Yorkshire Division's
“Teaching Trees” project, “Teaching Woods” will appeal to anyone
with woodland who wish to involve schools and young people. If you
are a woodland owner and are thinking about inviting school groups
into your woods then this event is for you.
Likewise you may be a member of a “Friends of” group and want to
learn more about how to run organised woodland events for children.
This weekend will equip you with some of the skills and ideas
required to run successful educational visits that not only link to
the National Curriculum but are also fun!
To read more >>>
Booking information & programme>>> |
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March - October 2005
Woodland Courses at the Warren North Wales.
A whole
range of courses from felt making to timber framing based at 'The
Warren' in north Wales. Various day and multi day options with a
range of costs.
To read more>>> |
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March 2005
New 'Grant' Sources.
This year
Awards for All is piloting a Micro-grant programme to reach further
into local communities and help even the smallest and newest
community groups. Grants will be for £50-£500. This sounds very
small but it can really help at local level.
For more information click here>>>
Countryside Venture's charitable aim is the advancement of education
in the field of rural skills and such other purposes as shall be
exclusively charitable.
For more
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26th February 2005
'Visioning
Event' at Stoney Wood'
Do
YOU want to get involved with the future of Stoney Wood? Here is you
chance to find out more and contribute to the development of the
area. BTCV and the Stoney Wood Group are holding a 'Visioning Event'
at Stoney Wood, Wirksworth, between 11am - 4pm.
For further details click here>>> |
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17th & 18th March 2005
Controlling Weeds without Pesticides
Forest Research and the Woodland Trust
would like to
invite you to find out more about methods and techniques
of controlling weeds without the use of pesticides at Fordham,
Colchester in Essex.
For further details click here>>> |
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27th February 2005
'Snowdrop Woodland Walk'
Join the Woodland Trust St Albans Support Group for a
walk through the snowdrops at Gustard Wood,
north of Wheathampstead.
For further details click here>>> |
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1st & 2nd December 2005
Epping Forest Field Centre - Hedgelaying
This two day course will cover the
history, ecology and management of hedgerows as well as providing a
sound practical knowledge of the techniques required for hedgelaying
using traditional tools and materials.
For further details click here>>> |
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17th September 2005
Epping Forest Field Centre - Identifying Trees in Leaf
A basic introduction to the
identification of trees in Epping Forest, using their bark, leaves
and fruit. This course will be of interest to those who would simply
like to know how to recognise trees they are likely to find in the
forest, and is also suitable for those who already know little about
the subject and would like to find out more.
For further details click here>>> |
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10th & 11th September 2005
Epping Forest Field Centre - Tree & Shrub Identification
This course covers the
identification of trees and shrubs of woodlands and hedgerows.
Associated subjects covered will include genetic variation, the
value of clone banks, the generation of new hybrid fungal tree
pathogens and parish boundary hedgerows and their dating assessment.
For further details click here>>> |
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5 & 6 February and 12 & 13 February 2005
Cotswold Conservation Board - Hedge laying Training Courses
The Cotswolds Conservation Board
is running 2 weekend training courses in midland style hedge laying.
The courses are aimed at beginners and will teach the basics of
hedge laying including clearing, trimming, cutting and laying the
pleacher, staking and binding.
For further details click here>>> |
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20 January 2005
Suffolk County Council - Woodland Craft Day
Learn the traditional skill of
coppicing in this wonderful Local Nature Reserve. Discover more
about hedge laying and see demonstrations of hurdle making. You can
even take home your own cut beanpoles!
For further details click here>>> |
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13 January 2005
Hedge Laying Talk and Demonstration
Join the Woodland Trust St Albans
Local Support Group
for the above event to see how this process is important to
preserving woodland.
For further details click here>>> |
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15 August 2004
Clarence Park Tree Trail
Join the Woodland Trust St Albans
Local Support Group
for a Tree Trail. Collect a map and a list of all the trees at the
welcome table at the Clarence Road entrance to the park. Match each
tree in the trail to the list and win a small reward.
For further details click here>>> |
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2nd July 2004
An Ancient Tree Event
Of interest to farmers and
landowners who have veteran/ancient trees and would like to know how
they can sympathetically and sustainably manage them for the
landscape, wildlife and public.
For full details and booking
details click here
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4th June 2004
Sustainable Woodland Conference
A forum for those interested in
the future of our woodlands; a showcase of the best examples in
sustainable woodland management
and a meeting place for scholars, practitioners and enthusiasts for
their mutual benefit.
For full details and booking
details click here
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5th June 2004
Hill Holt Woodland Fayre
A Celebration of Woodland Life.
Featuring crafts, demonstrations, stalls, kids activities, food &
entertainment, with a showcase of sustainable woodland management.
Click here for more
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11th June 2004
The Community Based Urban Greening Conference
The National Urban Forestry Unit
and the Red Rose Forest are jointly hosting the above event at the
Lowry in Salford. This event will explore all the elements involved
in urban greening - from strategic planning and resource allocation
to technical excellence, design and the importance of sustained
community involvement. The keynote speaker for the day will be Hazel
Blears MP and the chair is Professor Chris Baines.
For full details and booking form click here
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24th April 2004
The CWN West Midlands Roadshow
Read on for the details of the successful event
held in the West Midlands - hosted by the Pepper Wood Community
Group.
Click here for more
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5th May 2004
Enhance New Plantations with Woodland Wildflowers
Introduction of the ground flora is a very
important consideration in improving the biodiversity of new
woodland plantations.
Click here for more
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May 2004
The Tree Council's Walk in the Woods Campaign
Enjoy the magic of trees and woods this May – and see why trees
matter. Many of you are organising guided walks and other
events to support this campaign.
Click here for more
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June 20th 2004
Visit a Woodland Trust Wood
Join the St. Albans Woodland Trust Local Support Group in June for an
organised Woodland Trust woodland visit.
Click here for more
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April 10th 2004
Easter Egg Hunt in Wick Wood
Join the St. Albans Woodland Trust Local Support Group on Easter
Saturday for an organised woodland 'Easter Egg Hunt'
Click here for more
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May 2004
The Tree Councils - Walk in the Woods Campaign
Possible win a short break at a UK Centerparc Holiday Village, show
off your wood and support the above campaign by organising a guided
walk during May this year.
Click here for more
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March 27th 2004
The Woodland Trust Tree Trail
Join the St. Albans local support group for a days tree spotting.
Click here for more
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April to October 2004
A New Range of Woodsmanship Training Courses
Join other people interested in wood working for a new range of
courses being held at the Pentiddy Woodland Project in Cornwall.
Click here for more
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June 4th, 5th & 6th 2004
A Permaculture Woodland Gathering
A forum of networking, debate and learning for those interested in the
future of our woodlands. A showcase of the best examples in
sustainable woodland management.
Click here for more
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February/March and November/December
2004
Small Woodland Management of Native Trees
A practical course for people with an interest in trees.
Click here for more
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The Principles of Hedge Laying
A one day introduction to the principles of ‘Hedge Laying’
Click here for more
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29th September 2003
Fancy planting some trees in Powys?
Join us in planting 6,000 trees on an 18 acre site.
Click here for more
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29th September 2003
Free to a Good Home
800 Oak Saplings available must be planted out this season
Click here for more
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27th September to 2nd October
South Coast Cycle Challenge
Please support Paul on his cycle challenge – to find out how and for
more information click here
Click here for more
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11th and 12th July, 2003
Woodland Trust new project launch
Join us at the very first Community Woodland Network conference being held in Gloucester in July.
Click here for more
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11th May 2003
Noss Mayo Open Day
Members of the Brooking Down Management Committee held a very
successful open day on 11th May with more than 200 people visiting the
Brookings Down Wood in Noss Mayo, Devon.
Click here for more >>> |
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