Past events - 2006

Past events, GB and worldwide, that were organised or sponsored by Forest Research, or where Forest Research was participating:

The Invasion Ecology of Mammals: London - 24th to 25th November 2006; The Mammal Society Annual Winter Meeting.; Organised by: The Mammal Society, Defra, Invasive Animals CRC, ZSL Living Conservation
Forestry: A sectoral response to climate change: West Sussex - 21st to 23rd November 2006; International conference to consider practical proposals on the way forward.; Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) North Scotland Regional Group, Autumn Indoor Meeting: Glachbeg Croft Education Centre - 16th November 2006; Research update, including some aspects of Forest Research work.; Organised by: ICF North Scotland Region
Urgent Conservation Management for Scottish Capercaillie: Ballater, Deeside, Scotland - 6th and 7th November 2006; LIFE Project. Closing conference that highlighted achievements and lessons learnt.; Organised by: LIFE Project Steering Group led by Highland Birchwoods, with SNH, RSPB, Forestry Commission Scotland, Forest Research, Scottish Executive
Control of invasive Rhododendron ponticum: Glencoe, Scotland - 25th October 2006; A one-day workshop aimed at providing practical solutions to the eradication of the invasive weed species Rhododendron ponticum.; Organised by: Forest Research and National Trust Scotland
Diseases and decay of trees – Implications for hazard assessment: Farnham, Surrey - 17th October 2006; Workshop that introduced the processes of disease and decay in trees and covered the basic principles of investigation and diagnosis.; Organised by: Forest Research
'Elite' Sitka - The Sequel: Perth, Scotland - 11th October 2006; A seminar that brought the debate up to date taking account of the most recent research and experience.; Organised by: Christie-Elite Nurseries Ltd
40th National Arboriculture Conference 2006: York - 1st to 4th October 2006; Conference about arboricultural management issues; Organised by: Arboriculture Association, British Arboriculture
APF International Forest Machinery Exhibition 2006: Warwickshire - 21st to 23rd September 2006; Exhibition and display of forestry, woodland, arboriculture, utilities and estate management machinery, equipment, supplies and services.; Organised by: APF
Pests and diseases of amenity trees: Gloucestershire - 20th September 2006; Workshop that raised awareness of pests and diseases affecting amenity trees.; Organised by: International Society of Arboriculture and Forest Research
National Social Forestry Conference: Huddersfield - 14th to 15th September 2006; Conference aimed at those developing the field of social forestry and allotment regeneration projects.; Organised by: Kirkless Council Countryside Unit
British Ecological Society Annual Meeting: Oxford - 5th to 7th September 2006; Conference covering a diverse range of ecological perspectives, parallel sessions and thematic topics.; Organisers: British Ecological Society and Department of Zoology, Oxford University
Land use changes in Europe as a challenge for restoration: Greifswald, Germany - 22nd to 25th August 2006; 5th European Conference on Ecological Restoration.; Organisers: Ernst Moritz Arndt University, Society for Ecological Restoration
Forest storm risk management in the North Sea region: Inverness, Scotland - 17th to 18th August 2006; Two day workshop on forest storm risk management particular focused on North Sea Region of the European Union.; Organised by: Forest Research, Skogsstyrelsen (Swedish Forest Agency) with part funding from EU Interreg North Sea Programme
Royal Welsh Show: Builth Wells - 24th to 27th July 2006; Included presentation by Forest Research on forest fencing.; Organised by: Royal Welsh Agricultural Society
Alien invasive species and international trade: Radom, Poland - 3rd to 7th July 2006; Inaugural meeting of IUFRO Working Party 7.03.12 covering invasive organisms, including insects, pathogens and plants.; Organised by: Forest Research, IUFRO
Urban forestry for human health and wellbeing: Copenhagen, Denmark - 28th to 30th June 2006; Identified promising approaches and developments of forestry to serve health aspects of urban societies and sustainable urban development.; Organisers: Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Forest & Landscape Denmark, Chinese Academy of Forestry, Turku University, Forest Research Institute Malaysia
Bramble in woodland – bane or benefit: Gloucestershire - 21st June 2006; Brought together both forest managers and ecologists to discuss the role of bramble in woodland.; Organised by: Forest Research
Definition of best indicators for land use impacts in life cycle assessment: Guildford - 12th to 13th June 2006; Expert workshop.; Sponsored by: University of Surrey Institute of Advanced Studies, UNEP/SETAC Life Cycle Initiative, International Council on Mining and Metals
Social sciences in resource management: global challenges and local responses: Vancouver, Canada - 3rd to 8th June 2006; 12th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management (ISSRM).; Organised by: Simon Fraser University, University of British Columbia, International Association for Society and Natural Resources
Environmental Technology 2006: Birmingham - 16th to 18th May 2006; UK’s largest environmental technology and management services exhibition.; Organised by: Faversham House Group
Northern Research Station Seminars 2005/6: Roslin, Scotland - Various dates; A series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Woodland mammals - their ecology, conservation and management: Exeter, Devon - 13th May 2006; Symposium that looked at mammals and the management of our woodlands for mammals.; Organised by: Devon Mammal Group
The future for wild harvests in Scotland: Beauly, Scotland - 10th and 11th May 2006; Field trip and seminar to develop an understanding of the wild harvesting of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) in Scotland and what can be done to help it develop.; Organised by: Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Forestry Trust, ReForesting Scotland, Forestry Commission and Forest Research
Royal Forestry Society field visit: Builth Wells - 10th May 2006; Included presentation by Forest Research on forest fencing.; Organised by: Royal Forestry Society
Shaping the future of Geographic Information (GI) Science in Europe: Visegr�d, Hungary - 20th to 22nd April 2006; 9th Association of Geographic Information Laboratories of Europe (AGILE) International Conference on Geographic Information Science.; Organisers: AGILE
Woodland Birds: their ecology & management: Manchester - 1^st to 3^rd April 2006; British Ornithologists’ Union – Annual Spring Conference.; Organised by: British Ornithologists’ Union
Grey squirrel control day: Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire - 21^st March 2006; Explained Forestry Commission squirrel policy, critical threat criterion and demonstrations of acceptable approved control methods.; Organised by: Forestry Commission England
Joined-up forestry: Warwickshire - 21^st March 2006; Conference looked at landscape scale action and how woodland organisations and owners can co-operate on common goals for both economic and environmental good.; Organised by: Royal Forestry Society, Royal Agricultural Society of England, Woodland Trust
Forestry seminar day: Newton Rigg, Cumbria - 15^th March 2006; Forestry focussed seminars.; Organised by: University of Central Lancashire
Forest Research research update (2006): Roslin - 9^th March 2006; An update on selected research being performed by Forest Research.; Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission Scotland, Forestry and Timber Association (FTA) and the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF)
Energy production on the farm: Exeter - 8^th March 2006; Opportunities for renewable energy production from purpose grown energy crops.; Organised by: ADAS, Rural Development Service
Developing a countryside for health and wellbeing: Carlingford, Ireland - 26^th and 27^th January 2006; Conference that considered the results of the most recent research undertaken in the field of of countryside recreation and health and wellbeing.; Organised by: Countryside Access and Activities Network for Northern Ireland
Design & construction of affordable housing: Edinburgh - 17^th January 2006; Seminar that highlighted opportunities for design and construction of buildings which maximise the use of sustainable Scottish timber and timber products.; Organised by: Communities Scotland and Forestry Commission Scotland

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