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ATF events usually start at
10.00am for 10.30am and carry on into the middle of the afternoon.
Please bring a packed lunch. Everyone welcome. |
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13 November 2008
Devon ATF Visit to Shute Park
'A Fungal Foray'
Pennyhayes Farm (SY241970)
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We have lined up a great visit
for you: A Fungal Foray lead by the renown expert Michael Jordan at
Shute Park.
Michael will be leading the fungus foray but Phil Wilson (who is
familiar with the layout of the site) is to be the local guide. The idea
is to walk up from Pennyhayes across fields known for their waxcaps and
into Woodend Park (the old Shute Deer Park). This is the oldest extant
park in Devon - dating back at least to about 1250 - and is famous for
its ancient oaks (more than 100) as well as its epiphytic lichens and
deadwood beetles. So we can expect a very interesting day.
We will meet at Pennyhayes Farm (SY241970) at 10 for a 10.30 start.
There is limited parking at the farm but overflow parking is at Easy
Bridge Cross, 200m to the south. Please try to car share where possible.
Bring a packed lunch and be prepared for a 4pm finish.
Please book on line filling in the
Devon booking form |
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Past Event Highlights
ATF Visit -Shobrooke/Creedy
Parks, Devon
ATF Visit -Black
Park/Langley Park, South Bucks. |
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ATF
Board Meetings |
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ATF AGM and Board Meeting
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13 November 2008
Treework Environmental Practice (TEP) in association with
Cardiff University School of Biosciences
A one-day seminar (XII)
Trees, Roots, Fungi, Soil
Below-ground ecosystem
&
implications for tree health
National Museum
Cardiff
Cathays Park
Cardiff CF10 3NP |
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This seminar explores what
constitutes a healthy environment in which trees can grow and different
ways of addressing adverse impacts on functioning root activity. The
seminar will explore research into soil amelioration and processes that
lead to breakdown in functioning soil ecology influencing
‘pathogenicity’. There are different experiments and experiences of soil
ecology rejuvenation, including mineralization: we will look at whether
these have universal relevance or are specific to certain ecosystems.
Thursday 13th November 2008
Further
information +speakers pdf (3MB)
Early Bird: £180 (+VAT) up to and including 30th June
Thereafter: £205 (+VAT)
Price includes delegates’ booklet. Price of delegates’ booklet to
non-attending members: £85 (+VAT)
Bookings are now being taken at
www.treeworks.co.uk/seminars |
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15 November 2008
Wiltshire Tree Warden Scheme
A Walk in the Woods
Oakfrith Wood
Urchfont
(Grid Ref: SU027568)
Follow the byway off B3098 first right after the entrance to Urchfont
Manor heading west
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Following the successful
meetings at Dinton and Lockeridge it is clear that there is sufficient
interest in setting up a Tree Warden Scheme in Wiltshire. Due to a
number of reasons both in relation to the reorganisation of the local
authorities and availability of various personnel the formal launch of
Tree Warden Scheme will not take place until the 24th January.
As there is some time between now and the January meeting we have
arranged a ‘Walk in the Woods’, this will be an informal morning walk
giving you the chance to chat with other like minded people, a chance to
ask questions of staff involved in the project and a chance to see a
small wood that is managed as a community woodland benefiting both the
local community and local biodiversity.
The walk will last an hour and a half or so and is an opportunity to
find out more about the Tree Warden Scheme in Wiltshire, to discuss
issues that are important to you and for you to let us know what things
you would like the scheme to give you, be it contacts, advice, meetings,
workshops or training events.
Everyone welcome, bring your friends and family, well behaved dogs
welcome, why not bring a picnic to eat in the woods after the walk.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 15 November 2008 9.45 am for
10.00 am start (meet at the entrance to the woods). Please fill in
the booking form |
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19 November 2008
Wokingham District
Veteran Tree Association
'Veteran Tree Archaeology'
Talk by Ted Green, Ancient Tree Forum
St Mary's Church Centre
Station Road
Twyford RG10 9NT |
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Old trees, that were once
working trees, can still be found in the countryside.
They are an important part of our cultural and environmental heritage.
They gave us many benefits; fuel, fodder for animals and timber for
building. What do they tell us about how people used the land in the
past?
Come and be entertained and inspired by an acknowledged expert on this
subject.
7.30 - 9.30 p.m. (doors open 7.10 p.m.)
Admission £3 to include refreshments
Nearest Station: Twyford. Car Park: Waitrose, off High Street
Flyer pdf (302KB) |
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20 November 2008
Irreplaceable – the World’s Most Invaluable Species
Royal Geographical Society
1 Kensington Gore
London
SW7 2AR
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The ever-popular and
thought-provoking Earthwatch Debate this year focuses on the world’s
most irreplaceable species – choose between bees, bats, fungi, plankton
and primates (but not man!), championed by leaders in their field.
Chair - Andrea Catherwood, TV broadcaster & independent film producer
Our speakers for the evening:
Bats - Dr. Kate Jones, the Zoological Society of London
Bees - Dr. George McGavin, Honorary Research Associate, Oxford
University Museum of Natural History
Fungi - Prof. Lynne Boddy, Cardiff School of Biosciences
Plankton - Prof. David Thomas, School of Ocean Sciences, University of
Bangor
Primates - Ian Redmond OBE, Chairman of the Ape Alliance
Doors open at 6.00pm (cash bar); debate to be followed by a second cash
bar, 9.00-9.30pm.
Entrance free to Earthwatch supporters; otherwise a small donation will
be requested on the door. Optional buffet supper, 9.00-10.30 – supper
tickets £25.00
For tickets and more information, please contact the Earthwatch Europe
Events Department on (01865) 318856;
email events@earthwatch.org.uk
www.earthwatch.org/europe/get_involved/events08/debate |
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20 November 2008
Trees
Project Limited
Present
Meripilus Seminar
Wimpole Hall
Cambridgeshire
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Trees
Project Limited will be presenting the most recent findings from our
trial sites of 700 Mature-Ancient Beech Trees in Somerset - we have
primary evidence of the relationship between occurances of Meripilus and
tree failures. Additional data from almost 100 case studies.
The seminar is aimed at updating the knowledge of practitioners and
professionals within the arboricultural industry. There will be
additional short presentations from other organisations and consultants
involved in Meripilus investigations.
Decay
Research Update. and launch of the National Meripilus Network
● Update on Merripilus Research; how does the fungus progress through
tree roots?
● What are the consequences of interactions with other diseases and
other stresses? ● Is there a critical amount of damage that causes trees
to fail?
● Evaluating the effects of canker diseases on trees.
● How do cankers disrupt the vascular system of trees?
● How to evaluate the amount of canker damage a tree can withstand; how
and when might chestnut bleeding canker kill trees?
● What are the interactions between bleeding cankers and other diseases
and
stresses?
Space is limited to 25 so it is advised that you reserve a place as soon
as possible by
e-mail
marcus@trees-project.co.uk or telephone 07870 280235.
Alternatively fill in and send the
booking form to
TREES PROJECT LIMITED, PO Box 607, Waterbeach, Cambridge, CB25 9WN.
The cost of each seminar is £141 inc VAT but discounts are available to
those who book both seminars, hold Trees Project Limited credit notes,
existing TTMS Licensees and existing customers of Trees Project Limited. |
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25 26 November 2008
''The Biology of Decay in Trees Course'
by the National Trust
to be held at
Hatfield Forest
Takeley
Bishop Stortford
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The course will cover aspects of
how a tree decays, which species of fungi are involved and what types of
rot they produce. It will also look at the wildlife that is dependent
upon the different types of rot and its conservation status. For course
content or booking form please contact:
Nicky Daniel, Property Administrator
email nicky.daniel@nationaltrust.org.uk
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25, 26, 27 and 29 November 2008
Historic and Botanic Garden Bursary Scheme
Working to strengthen the UK's horticultural heritage
Management of Veteran Trees in Historic Gardens |
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Garden
Bursary Scheme present:-
Management of Veteran Trees in Historic Gardens
Perspectives on habitat and risk management: a one day seminar by Ted
Green and Neville Fay.
The seminar will discuss the nature of heritage and veteran trees,
consider conservation-based risk management and explore decision making
strategies for professional gardeners.
LONDON-Richmond Park Monday 24 November FULLY BOOKED
BRISTOL - Ashton Court Tuesday 25 November
SWANSEA -Singleton Botanic Gardens Wednesday 26 November
LIVERPOOL- Croxteth Park Thursday 27 November
GLASGOW-Glasgow City Crematorium Saturday 29 November
Further details available from Scheme Co-ordinator Fiona Dennis:-Tel:
07867 537 945 or
email:
Fiona.dennis@english-heritage.org.uk |
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