23rd September 2010
What is the event?
An interactive workshop to provide research information on the implications of climate change for forest management to professional forest managers and to provide the opportunity for discussion and feedback between researchers and practitioners on this subject.
The workshop will consist of presentations by Forest Research scientists and discussions on the following themes:
- Climate change – recent projections, risks and vulnerability – James Morison
- Silviculture – species and provenance choice – Richard Jinks
- Changes to silvicultural systems – Gary Kerr/Tor Stokes
- Pests and diseases – Phytopthora, red band needle blight, new pests and diseases – Anna Brown
- Biodiversity implications of changing climate and management – Nadia Barsoum.
Another workshop is also being held at Wadhurst, East Sussex, on 13th September.
Who is the event suitable for?
Professional forestry and woodland managers in the High Weald and South Downs.
Where does the event take place?
Duncton Mill Fishery
Dye House
Dye House Lane
Duncton
Petworth
West Sussex
GU28 0LF
Booking information
The event is free of charge.
Please book your place by contacting Andrew Wright on 01580 879 964 or email: a.wright@highweald.org
Places are limited so early booking is recommended.
Contact
For further information please contact:
Andrew Wright
High Weald AONB
Tel:01580 879 964
Email: a.wright@highweald.org
