What you need to know about forest pests and disease
6th October 2010 - Inverness-shire
What is the event?
The presentations and site visits will be largely delivered by Forest Research pathologist (Sarah Green) and entomologist (Roger Moore) with local input as appropriate. A representative from Forestry Commission Plant Health will also attend.
The general format of the day will be a session indoors in the morning followed by an outdoor session in the afternoon. In the morning, the session will cover the basics of what to look for as indicators of when things may be going wrong as a result of pests or disease, how to monitor these, how to report them and to whom, and then cover any specific concerns. The sessions will include an overview of current threats and those that may be just over the horizon. The afternoon site visits will be targeted at specific issues.
Flier, registration form and programme (PDF-68K)
Further Forest Health Days in Scotland in 2010:
Who is the event suitable for?
Forestry Managers and anyone with a responsibility for trees in our countryside (e.g. farmers, local authorities etc).
Where does the event take place?
Kiltarlity Village Hall
Kiltarlilty
Inverness-shire
OS Grid NH508417, approx 12 miles west of Inverness.
Booking information
There is no charge for these events. Please book using the registration form in the flier above.
Numbers will be limited so early booking advised. Would you please only book a place if you fully intend to be available. it is likely that there will be a waiting list and therefore please let us know if you get a place and then cannot attend, thank you.
Clothing for site visits
Attendees should bring suitable outdoor clothing for the site visits in the afternoon. To assist with biosecurity measures, it would be helpful if attendees ensure that their footwear is clean before arrival (no attached mud etc). Wellies are most suitable. Footwear is likely to be subject to disinfecting before and after the visit.
Contact
For further information please contact:
Evelyn Hall
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian
EH25 9SY
Tel: 0131 445 6916
Email: evelyn.hall@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
