Past events 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
Hupersfield - 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 Arnh2 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 well-being
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
Visegrád, 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 - 1st to 3rd April 2006.
British Ornithologists’ Union – Annual Spring Conference.
Organised by: British Ornithologists’ Union. - Grey squirrel control day
Wendover Woods, Buckinghamshire - 21st 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 - 21st 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 - 15th March 2006.
Forestry focussed seminars.
Organised by: University of Central Lancashire. - Forest Research research update (2006)
Roslin - 9th 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 - 8th March 2006.
Opportunities for renewable energy production from purpose grown energy crops.
Organised by: ADAS, Rural Development Service. - Developing a countryside for health and well-being
Carlingford, Ireland - 26th and 27th January 2006.
Conference that considered the results of the most recent research undertaken in the field of of countryside recreation and health and well-being.
Organised by: Countryside Access and Activities Network for Northern Ireland. - Design & construction of affordable housing
Edinburgh - 17th 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.
