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Past events - 2008
 

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

Research? But you are only growing trees!

Penrith, Cumbria - 20th November 2008

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

Environment, well being and healthy lifestyle

Stoke-on-Trent - 19th November 2008

Conference addressing the development of best practice for designing neighbourhoods and green spaces to improve health.

Organised by: Institute for Environment, Sustainability and Regeneration and the Centre for Sport and Exercise Research, Staffordshire University.

Rural scenario development workshop

University of Sussex, Brighton - 13th November 2008

Exploring the critical issues that are likely influence the future of rural areas in the South East of England.

Organised by: Rural Research and Strategy Partnership and University of Sussex.

Forest Research research update (Autumn 2008)

Aviemore, Inverness-shire - 6th November 2008

An update on selected research being performed by Forest Research.

Organised by: Forest Research

Characterisation and application of cell wall macromolecules

Dübendorf, Switzerland - 27th to 29th October 2008

Workshop of COST Action E50 (Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood).

Organised by: Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research

Supporting sustainable innovation

Kings College, London - 24th October 2008

Promoted the interaction between emerging businesses, investors, research organisations and major global companies in Green Tech innovation.

Organised by: Innovation Advisory Service South East (IASSE), in collaboration with Thames Valley Investment Network (TVIN), Forest Research and Kings College London

Climate change is a social issue

Roslin, Scotland - 24th October 2008

One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.

Organised by: Forest Research

Forest wind damage modelling workshop

Roslin, Scotland - 22nd and 24th October 2008

International workshop contributing to IUFRO unit 8.01.11 “Impact of wind on forests” and an opportunity to examine and discuss current methods for tree biomechanics measurement and modelling of forest wind risk.

Organised by: Forest Research

Economics, discounting & climate change: where does forestry fit in?

Roslin, Scotland - 10th October 2008

One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.

Organised by: Forest Research

What’s up with oak?

Forest of Dean, England - 30th September 2008

Seminar on oak and the pests and diseases attacking it.

Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission.

APF International Forestry Exhibition - 2008

Cannock Chase, Statffordshire - 18th to 20th September 2008

Exhibition and display of forestry, woodland, arboriculture, utilities and estate management machinery, equipment, supplies and services.

Organised by: APF

SilviLaser 2008: 8th international conference on LiDAR applications in forest assessment and inventory

Edinburgh - 17th to 19th September 2008

Conference focusing on LiDAR data fusion, forest applications, algorithm and techniques development, large-scale applications of LiDAR, operational LiDAR and new technologies.

Organised by: Bournemouth University, Forest Research, University of Edinburgh

The Woodfuel Supply Chain - Sharing experience

University of Warwick, England - 14th to 19th September 2008

Workshop to present shared experience of the development of the woodfuel supply chain in England and elsewhere, problems overcome, milestones achieved and hurdles yet to be overcome.

Organised by: Biomass Energy Centre in conjunction with IEA Bioenergy Tasks 31, 38 and 40

Climate change and planting for the future

Cirencester, England - 10th to 12thSeptember 2008

Conference on planning for an unpredictable future in the face of climate change.

Organised by: PlantNetwork

Forest Health Day

Talybont on Usk, Wales - 4th September 2008

Uppate by Forest Research pathologists and entomologists on the latest information about pests and diseases.

Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission Wales

Forest Health Day

Clawp Newyp, Wales - 3rd September 2008

Uppate by Forest Research pathologists and entomologists on the latest information about pests and diseases.

Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission Wales

Forests, trees and human health and well-being

Hamar-Elverum, Norway - 27th to 30th August 2008

Final conference of the four year COST Action E39.

Organised by: COST E39, Norwegian Forestry Society, IUFRO Task Force on Forest and Human Health, CARe-FOR-US (the Nordic Centre of Advanced Research on Forestry Servicing Urbanised Societies)

Hylobius Management Support System training day

Dumfries, Scotland - 4th August 2008

Training course to help foresters develop an understanding of how Hylobius populations behave on a site.

Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission Learning and Development

‘From zero to hundreds in 18 years: community forestry in a devolved Britain’

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire - 15th July 2008

Examining the current practice of community forestry in GB. This seminar is being held within the International Association for the Study of Commons (IASC) international conference 2008.

Organised by: Forest Research on behalf of the IASC conference organisers.

Red Band Needle Blight workshop

Forest of Dean, England - 1st July 2008

An up-to-date briefing on the disease and learn how to recognise it.

Organised by: Forest Research

Red Band Needle Blight workshop

Morayshire, Scotland - 25th June 2008

An up-to-date briefing on the disease and learn how to recognise it.

Organised by: Forest Research

Red Band Needle Blight workshop

Santon Downham, Thetford - 19th June 2008

An up-to-date briefing on the disease and learn how to recognise it.

Organised by: Forest Research

14th International Symposium on Society and Resource Management

Vermont, USA - 10th to 14th June 2008

Theme for this year's symposium is "People and Place: Linking Culture and Nature".

Organised by: International Association for Society and Natural Resources

Invasive Rhododendron ponticum in Argyll and Bute

Inveraray, Scotland - 11th June 2008

Technical seminar to present the results from a strategic survey of Rhododendron ponticum occupation and potential spread. Includes a research update on control of rhododendron and status of Phytophthora ramorum and P kernoviae in Scotland.

Organised by: Forest Research, Forestry Commission Scotland, Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group

Soil quality issues in land regeneration to woodland

London - 5th June 2008

South East England Soils Discussion Group (SEESOIL) spring meeting - site visits to see different issues of soil quality in regeneration schemes in different stages of the regeneration process.

Organised by: Forest Research

Alien invasive species and international trade

Sheperdstown, USA - 26th to 30th May 2008

Second meeting of IUFRO Working Party 7.03.12 covering invasive organisms, including insects, pathogens and plants.

Organised by: Forest Research, IUFRO

Sustainability Live!

Birmingham, England - 20th to 22nd May 2008

International exhibition that promoted and developed science, techniques and products in the natural environment for a sustainable future.

Organised by: Faversham House Group

Towards understanding wood, fibre, and paper - deeper knowledge through modern analytical tools

Åbo, Finland - 19th and 21st May 2008

Final seminar of COST Action E41 (Analytical tools with applications for wood and pulping chemistry) and Workshop of Action E50 (Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood).

Hosted by: Åbo Akademi Process Chemistry Centre

Silvicultural systems in Western Canada

Roslin, Edinburgh - 15th May 2008

The application of shelterwood and selection systems in Douglas-fir stands in the interior of British Columbia, Canada.

Organised by: Forest Research

Western Peatland Project

Roslin, Scotland - 2nd May 2008

The work of the Western Peatland Project and strategic and operational requirements for the future management of low production forests (YC<=10) on western peatland soils along the western seaboard in Ireland.

Organised by: Forest Research

Evaluating and classifying timber for the wood processing industry

Exeter Racecourse - 29th April 2008

Seminar to review research to date with emphasis on its application to predominant commercial species in the South-West England.

Organised by: Forest Research, Confederation of Forest Industries (ConFor) and South West Woodland Renaissance

Carbon Lean UK - A role for our trees, woods and forests?

Edinburgh - 23rd and 24th April 2008

Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) National Conference 2008.

Organised by: ICF

A Breath of Fresh Air - Exploring how multi-disciplinary research can support the regional rural agenda

London - 24th April 2008

The official launch event of the Rural Research and Strategy Partnership.

Organised by: Rural Research and Strategy Partnership

Forest Research research update (April 2008)

Roslin - 10th April 2008

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)

Wound reactions in trees and wood quality

Ljubljana, Slovenia - 11th and 12th April 2008

Workshop on recent developments and advances in understanding on structural and biochemical response of wood, bark and cambium to wounding and infection, biochemistry and regulation of defence reactions, and properties of discoloured wood, wet wood and wound-wood.

Organised by: EU COST Action E50 - Cell wall macromolecules and reaction wood (CEMARE)

How do you like your woods?

Edinburgh, Scotland - 15th March 2008

Public participation event aimed at finding out what people like about woodland landscapes.

Organised by: Macaulay Institute, Edinburgh University, Economic and Social Research Council, York University, University of Aberdeen, Forest Research, University of Kent, University of St.Andrews

Species and habitat conservation for plants - projects and perspectives at Plantlife Scotland

Roslin, Scotland - 7th March 2008

One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.

Organised by: Forest Research

Timber properties research

Roslin, Scotland - 6th March 2008

Third annual conference presented latest results from research being conducted into the wood properties of home-grown Sitka spruce.

Organised by: Napier University Centre for Timber Engineering (CTE), Forest Research and University of Glasgow

LIDAR Remote Sensing for the estimation of biophysical canopy properties

Roslin, Scotland - 29th February 2008

One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.

Organised by: Forest Research

Woods full of old stuff - the role of FR in preserving the historic environment

Roslin, Scotland - 22nd February 2008

One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.

Organised by: Forest Research

Forests, trees, human health and wellbeing

Roslin, Scotland - 8th February 2008

One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.

Organised by: Forest Research

Payments for Ecosystem Services: perspectives from the United States

Roslin, Scotland - 18th January 2008

One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.

Organised by: Forest Research

                             


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