Institute of Chartered Foresters : Ash Dieback – Next steps

This workshop will allow Arboriculturists and Foresters living or working in Wales to better understand what the next steps are once Ash Dieback has been confirmed.

To provide an update on chalara.
To increase understanding of how to deal with Chalara - from diagnosis, management process to felling and market opportunities.
To provide the opportunity to ask specific Chalara questions.

Overview of the disease and potential for tolerance –Tom Jenkins, Forest Research
Management process – identifying high and low risk trees and how these are managed – Chris Jones, NRW (tbc)
Legislation around felling and uses – Mark Hilleard, Welsh Government (tbc)
Operational Management – health and safety – Sonia Winder, Tilhill
Market Place – what can the timber be used for – Graham Taylor, Pryor & Rickett and Dermot Doyne, Whitney Sawmills
Recorded webinar on communications – how do Foresters and Arbs best communicate with the public including a case study – Hugh Williams, FC

£10

Focus on Forestry First Ltd fully funds these events, all we ask for is a small booking fee to secure your place on the course.

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If you have any issues booking this event please contact - knowledgetransfer@focusonforestryfirst.co.uk