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

Objectives

• Overview of the disease – Forest Research

• Management process: Identifying high and low risk trees and how these are managed – Chris Jones, NRW

• Legislation around felling and uses – Welsh Government (TBC)

• Operational Management: Health and Safety – Dai Jones, HW Forestry and Liam Morris, ArboCulture

• Market Place: What can the timber be used for? – Graham Taylor, Pryor & Rickett and Dermot Doyne, Whitney Sawmills

• Communications: How do Foresters and Arboriculturists best communicate with the public? (Including case study) – Hugh Williams, FC and Welsh Government (TBC)

Who should attend?

• Foresters and Arboriculturists living or working in Wales.

Course Outcomes

• To provide an update on Chalara

• To increase understanding of how to deal with Chalara – from diagnosis and management process to felling and market opportunities

• To provide the opportunity to ask specific Chalara questions

Catering

Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available on arrival. Lunch will also be provided.

Booking Fee

£20

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.

Please read our Terms & Conditions before booking.

Point of contact

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