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2012 Events
February
Date: 21st February & 24th March
Organisation: Arboricultural Association
Location: Brede High Wood, Chitcombe Road, Broad Oak, East Sussex
Event: Woodland Archaeology Study Day
Details: The day will be spent looking at archaeological features in woodland and will include elements of directed identification and self discovery of features. At the end of the day, delegates should be able to Identify a range of woodland archaeological features. Grasp the extent of archaeology that can be found in many woodlands. Appreciate the fragile nature of much woodland archaeology. Learn how such features can be protected. Observe archaeology within living trees. 10am - 4pm. Cost £55 per person. The whole day will be spent in open woodland and delegates should dress accordingly. Delegates should bring their own packed lunch, which they should be able to carry into the wood. Fresh stove-brewed tea and coffee will be provided during the lunch break. Delegate numbers will be strictly limited to not more than 15 - on a first booked, first place basis.
Contact: Booking details contact Clive Mayhew 01580 881092 or 07711 673138. E-mail
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or post with at cheque or official order number to:
The Mayhew Consultancy, 30 Fair Lane, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TH32 5AS
Date: 22nd February
Organisation: Consulting Arborist Society
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Event: Tree Reports for Mortgage and Insurance
Details: Tree Reports for Mortgage and Insurance, Barcham Trees, Ely, Cambridgeshire 9-5.30. Cost £200 for CAS members, £240 for non-members
Contact: To book please contact the chairman on
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Details of the courses are at www.tree-industry-news.com and at www.consultingarboristsociety.com
March
Date: 21st March to 21st September
Organisation: The Tree Council
Location: Country wide
Event: Tree Care Campaign
Details: The Tree Council's national Tree Care Campaign, runs from March to September and highlights the need for better care for all trees, in order to ensure their survival and increase the number reaching maturity.
April
Date: 20th April
Organisation: Consulting Arborist Society
Location: Capel Manor
Event: Tree Preservation Orders: Effective Application
Details: Tree Preservation Orders: Effective Application. Capel Manor (Celebration of Trees). 9-5. Cost £125 for CAS members, £145 for non-members. Accreditation £45.
Contact: To book please contact the chairman on
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Details of the courses are at www.tree-industry-news.com and at www.consultingarboristsociety.com
Date: 20th and 21st April
Organisation: Consulting Arborist Society
Location: Capel Manor
Event: Tree Valuation: Effective Application
Details: Tree Valuation: Effective Application. Capel Manor (Celebration of Trees). 9-5. Cost £385 for CAS members, £425 for non-members.
Contact: To book please contact the chairman on
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Details of the courses are at www.tree-industry-news.com and at www.consultingarboristsociety.com
Date: 23rd April
Organisation: RFS and RASE
Location: Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Event: Conference : VALUING TREES & WOODLANDS - a new understanding of their true worth
Details: Experts from across the forestry and woodlands industry will be speaking.This event will appeal to a wide variety of people whose lives deal with trees, including owners, managers, financiers, ecologists, landscapers and from both the private, state and NGO sectors.
Cost: £65 inc VAT for RFS / RASE members and £130 inc VAT for non members.
More information and booking: RFS website at www.rfs.org.uk (follow the special events links) and the RASE at www.rase.org.uk. Bookings will be taken by the RASE Events Team on www.rase.org.uk/events/conferences/index.asp or 02476 858 252.
May
Date: 1st to 31st May
Organisation: The Tree Council
Location: Country wide
Event: Walk in the Woods
Details: Walk in the Woods is the Tree Council's month-long festival to encourage everyone to enjoy trees and woods in spring. Across the UK, walks, talks and other events take place in town and countryside throughout May - a great month to go down to the woods or to a local park or just enjoy tree-lined streets. Spring flowers, birdsong and fresh green leaves make them particularly inviting.
Date: 16th to 17th May
Organisation: Institute of Chartered Foresters
Location: London
Event: Future Forestry: Meeting the needs of society in the 21st Century
Details: ICF National Conference 2012, CBI Conference Centre, London
Over the last year we’ve seen the industry's reaction to policy decisions, public concern about forest sell-offs, tough biosecurity challenges, changing planting demands, bureaucratic legislation, to name just a few.
Future Forestry will look at forestry on the world stage, the challenges we’re facing in the UK, the complex relationship between trees and society, the opportunities ahead, and how we balance the diverse needs of stakeholders.
If you predicted the changes come and tell us. If not then come and hear what some of the industry’s leading experts – from home and abroad - have to say. Early bird ticket savings for a limited period.
Contact: Conference details at: www.charteredforesters.org/conference/ Email:
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or phone 0131 240 1425.
Date: 28th to 30th May
Organisation: Consulting Arborist Society
Location: Moulton College, Northants
Event: Lantra Professional Tree Inspection course
Details: Lantra Professional Tree Inspection course, Moulton College, Northants. 9-5. Cost £350 for CAS members, £400 for non-members.
Contact: To book please contact the chairman on
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Details of the courses are at www.tree-industry-news.com and at www.consultingarboristsociety.com
September
Date: 3rd to 5th September
Organisation: Hedgelink
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Event: Hedgerow Futures Conference
Details: The meeting ‘Hedgerow Futures’ has been called to bring together hedgerow researchers and managers to consider the following themes: Biodiversity, Connectivity, Ecosystem Services, Sustainability, Management, Relationship with People. Symposium to be held at Staffordshire University, Stoke-on-Trent. Cost: The Symposium fee is £160 including refreshments (morning and afternoon) and lunch on 3rd + 4th September 2012, symposium bag, and proceedings. To book your place, please visit the Hedgelink website: www.hedgelink.org.uk
