Past events - 2007

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

Soil and water conservation: Surrey - 11^th December 2007; South East England Soils Discussion Group (SEESOIL) winter meeting - covering conservation within both agricultural and natural soil-water systems, impacts of human activity, management and maintenance of soils as ‘fit for purpose’ and the implementation of legislation and how this may impact on ecosystems.; Organised by: Forest Research
Climate change and ecosystems services – a complex systems approach: Roslin, Scotland - 7^th December 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Geological information and technology in support of soil science, a view from the British Geological Surveys Soils Programme: Roslin, Scotland - 30^th November 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Tree improvement and timber quality: North Kessock - 29^th November 2007; Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) North Scotland Meeting.; Organised by: Institute of Chartered Foresters
Land-use planning in a climate change century: Edinburgh - 28^th November 2007; Seminar giving an overview of the spatial planning approach and how its application has been used to date and showing how the modelling approach is being developed for a potentially wide range of uses and applications.; Organised by: Scottish Natural Heritage
Institute of Wood Science (IWSc) Annual Conference: Edinburgh - 22^nd November 2007; The conference offers a wide range of papers, representing several key areas of Wood Science with a strong focus on relevance and innovation.; Organised by: Institute of Wood Science
Atlantic oak and hazelwoods - world headquarters for lower plants: Penrith, Cumbria - 15^th November 2007; One of a monthly seminar series aiming to disseminate information on a broad range of issues that are relevant to students and those researching or working in forestry.; Organised by: University of Cumbria, Faculty of Science and Natural Resources
Impacts of climate change on forests and forestry in Scotland: Roslin, Scotland - 9^th November 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Forest Research research update (October 2007): Inverness - 25^th October 2007; Update on selected research being performed by Forest Research with the main theme climate change.; Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission Scotland, Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and Confederation of Forest Industries (UK) Ltd
Airborne laser scanning of woodlands: applications for forest structure and ecology: Roslin - 19^th October 2007; Talk on airborne laser scanning (or LiDAR) data and integration with airborne multispectral data and with ground-based laser scanning data.; Organised by: Forest Research
Reconnecting people and outdoor spaces: East Kilbride - 11^th and 12^thOctober 2007; First national conference of its kind on creating environments and outdoor spaces that promote positive health and well-being.; Organised by: Health Scotland and Forestry Commission Scotland
Assessing timber for the wood processing industry: Dunkeld - 11^th October 2007; Workshop on timber assessment methods.; Organised by: Forest Research, James Jones & Sons Limited
Complex systems science: Roslin - 9^th October 2007; This talk attempted to show how the common language of complex system science has enabled integration of science and humanities and suggested valuable lessons that we can draw from it.; Organised by: Forest Research
A global vision of forestry in the 21st Century: Toronto, Canada - 30^th September to 3^rd October 2007; The future state of our global forests, environment, and society.; Organised by: Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto
Structure and function of primary and secondary cell walls: Potsdam, Germany - 26^th to 28^th September 2007; Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood (CEMARE) workshop (EU COST Action E50).; Organised by: CEMARE
Fourth International Symposium On Dynamics Of Physiological Processes In Roots Of Woody Plants: Bangor - 16^th to 20^th September 2007; Symposium covering nutrient uptake and utilization, assimilate allocation and partitioning in roots, root development and turnover and water acquisition.; Organised by: University of Wales, Bangor, IUFRO and Cost E38 “Woody Roots under changing environment”
6th European Vertebrate Pest Management Conference: Reading - 11^th to 15^th September 2007; Conference for scientists in the field of vertebrate pest management from Europe and beyond.; Organised by: University of Reading, University of Oxford (WildCRU), University of Huddersfield, WildWings Bird Management, Central Science Laboratory, Game Conservancy Trust
Working together across disciplines: York - 13^th September 2007; Natural and social scientists discuss methodological problems that arise in interdisciplinary research.; Organised by: British Academy as part of the British Association for the Advancement of Science's 2007 Festival of Science
6th International Conference on Fertility Control for Wildlife: York - 3^rd to 5^th September 2007; Conference providing an up-to-date overview of the most recent advances world-wide in wildlife fertility control.; Organised by: University Central Science Laboratory, Landcare Research (NZ), National Wildlife Research Center (USA), Invasive Animal Cooperative Research Centre & CSIRO (Aus), Penn State University (USA), Science and Conservation Center (USA) and National Wildlife Research Center (USA)
‘Wind and Trees’ International Conference: Vancouver, Canada - 5^th to 9^th August 2007; New developments, approaches and methodologies in the fields of wind and tree interaction, damage prediction and damage mitigation.; Organised by: IUFRO, University of British Columbia, Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada, British Columbia Ministry of Forests and Range
25 years of landscape ecology: scientific principles in practice: Wageningen, Netherlands - 8th to 12th July 2007; International Association for Landscape Ecology (IALE) World congress; Organised by: IALE, Alterra Green World Research
Multi-varietal forestry using conifer somatic embryogenesis and molecular markers: Roslin - 5th July 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Ecosystems and health workshop: Liverpool - 4^th and 5^th July 2007; Workshop that took a critical look at the evidence for the link between ecosystems and human health and examining some of the policy implications of these links for the UK.; Organised by: The Sibthorp Trust
Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2007: London - 2^nd to 5^th July 2007; Forest Research's exhibit entitled 'Listen to what the trees are saying - Wood quality assessment at the speed of sound!' looks at technologies that allow wood strength to be determined by measuring the speed at which sound travels through logs and trees.; Organised by: The Royal Society
Climate change and forests for the future: Various locations across England - dates between 14th May and 3rd July 2007; Series of regional seminars on the implications of climate change for woodlands and their management in the future and also including presentations on topics of particular local relevance.; Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission (England)
The myth of the dynamic forest floor: Roslin - 29th June 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Landscape continuity and change: Social science perspectives and interdisciplinary conversations: Utah, USA - 17^th to 21^st June 2007; 13^th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management; Organised by: Utah State University
Forest soil research at Alice Holt forest: Surrey - 5^th June 2007; South East England Soils Discussion Group (SEESOIL) spring meeting - sharing experience and discussing forest soil sustainability, soil monitoring and soil surveys.; Organised by: Forest Research
Monitoring Canada’s forests: The National Forest Inventory: Roslin - 23^rd May 2007; Seminar about a new national forest inventory being implemented in Canada.; Organised by: Forest Research and Canadian Government
Forestry, science and society: Surrey - 3rd May 2007; Given the reduction of emphasis on timber production in favour of environmental services, what sort of evidence is needed by policy makers?; Organised by: Centre for Environmental Strategy (University of Surrey)
Remote sensing applications in forestry: Penrith, Cumbria - 26^th April 2007; One of a series of seminars on forestry related subjects.; Organised by: University of Central Lancashire - School of Natural Resources: National School of Forestry
Scottish Squirrel Forum: Edinburgh - 21^st to 22^nd April 2007; Update on the progress of the Scottish Squirrel Survey and to discuss practical issues of red squirrel conservation in Scotland.; Organised by: Scottish Squirrel Forum
Modelling from Plant Wall to Plank: Edinburgh - 19^th to 20^th April 2007; Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood (CEMARE) workshop (EU COST Action E50).; Organised by: Strategic Integrated Research in Timber, Centre for Timber Engineering, University of Glasgow, Forest Research
Woodfuel conference: Warwickshire - 17^th April 2007; An overview of the developing woodfuel sector; Organised by: Royal Agricultural Society of England, Royal Forestry Society, Forestry Commission
Statins and Greenspaces - Health and the Urban Environment: London - 27^th March 2007; Conference that addressed relationships between nature as expressed via public and private urban open spaces and human health benefits.; Organised by: UK Man and the Biosphere (MaB) Urban Forum and UCL Environment Institute
Establishment Management Information System (EMIS): decision support for forest restocking: Penrith, Cumbria - 15th March 2007; One of a series of seminars on forestry related subjects.; Organised by: University of Central Lancashire - School of Natural Resources: National School of Forestry
Forest Research research update (March 2007): Roslin - 8th March 2007; An update on selected research being performed by Forest Research.; Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission Scotland, Confederation of Forest Industries (ConFor) and the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF)
Environmental art: from objects in the forest to habitat network visualisation: Roslin - 23rd February 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
The role of plantations in contributing to biodiversity: Penrith, Cumbria - 22nd February 2007; One of a series of seminars on forestry related subjects.; Organised by: University of Central Lancashire - School of Natural Resources: National School of Forestry
Offenders and Nature (O&N) Dialogue Day: London - 13th February 2007; One-day meeting to share knowledge on policy and practice for initiatives across the UK where offenders participate in work placements with nature conservation and forestry public agencies or NGOs.; Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission, Natural England and National Offenders Management Service
Habitat networks: principles, modelling process and applications: Penrith, Cumbria - 8th February 2007; One of a series of seminars on forestry related subjects.; Organised by: University of Central Lancashire - School of Natural Resources: National School of Forestry
Markers for resistance of Sitka spruce to Heterobasidion annosum: Roslin - 2nd February 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Vegetation management: Studley Castle, Warwickshire - 25^th to 26^th January 2007; Addressed the increasing number of challenges that face those involved with vegetation management.Organised by: Association of Applied Biologists
Interdisciplinary research on collaborative deer management: Roslin - 19th January 2007; One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research
Northern Research Station Seminar 2006/7: Roslin - October 2006 to March 2007; A series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.; Organised by: Forest Research

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