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Past events - 2006

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.