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Past events - 2010

Past events that were organised or sponsored by Forest Research, or where Forest Research was participating.

Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) South East England Regional Group Meeting & AGM

Farnham, England - 30th November 2010.
Examining the opportunities for trees, woodlands and forests in green spaces with links to rural and urban environment.
Organised by: ICF South-East Region.

The effects of the density of African trees across differing spatial scales and over time

Roslin, Scotland - 19th November 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Forest Research - research update (Autumn 2010)

Aviemore, Scotland - 11th November 2010.
An update on selected research being performed by Forest Research.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Woodland management for woodfuel and biodiversity

Aviemore, Scotland - 9th to 10th November 2010.
Multi-purpose woodland management for woodfuel and biodiversity and how woodfuel can have wider environmental benefits beyond its impact on carbon footprints.
Organised by: Highland Birchwoods.

The Central Scotland Green Network - from concept to delivery

Roslin, Scotland - 5th November 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Grampian farm woodland woodfuel production workshop

Aberdeen, Scotland - 28th October 2010.
One-day workshop covering Woodfuel production from small woodlands in Grampian.
Organised by: Forestry Commission Scotland and Forest Research.

Thinning stands with pests and diseases, and continuous cover forestry

South England - 21st October 2010.
One of a series of meetings focusing on the Wessex Silvicultural Group's 2010 study.
Organised by: Wessex Silvicultural Group.

Forest Health Day

Cardrona, Scotland - 7th October 2010.
What you need to know about forest pests and disease.
Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission Scotland.

Forest Health Day

Kiltarlilty, Scotland - 6th October 2010.
What you need to know about forest pests and disease.
Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission Scotland.

Red band needle blight: an update

Edinburgh, Scotland - 1st October 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Forest Health Day

Dunoon, Scotland - 29th September 2010.
What you need to know about forest pests and disease.
Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission Scotland.

APF 2010 – Forestry Commission seminar series

Cannock Chase, England - 23rd to 25th September 2010.
UK’s largest forestry and arboricultural exhibition.
Organised by: Confederation of Forest Industries (CONFOR).

Flexible forestry – adapting forestry and woodland management in South East England to the impacts of climate change

Petworth, England - 23rd September 2010.
An interactive workshop to provide research information on the implications of climate change.
Organised by: High Weald AONB and Forest Research.

Flexible forestry – adapting forestry and woodland management in South East England to the impacts of climate change

Wadhurst, England - 13th September 2010.
An interactive workshop to provide research information on the implications of climate change.
Organised by: High Weald AONB and Forest Research.

Past landscapes beneath the trees – using Lidar in woodlands

Cheltenham, England - 8th September 2010.
Conference to explore the technical uses of Lidar in woodlands and consider its application in mapping, heritage and forest management.
Organised by: Forestry Commission England and Gloucestershire County Council.

Implementing continuous cover forestry (CCF) in woodlands with high visitor pressure

Beecraigs Country Park, Scotland - 2nd September 2010.
Scottish CCF Group annual site visit to a forest where CCF principles are to be used to meet management objectives.
Organised by: Continuous Cover Forestry Group and Forest Research.

Festival of the Tree 2010

Westonbirt Arboretum, England - 23rd to 30th August 2010.
Festival of woodlands and trees including the ‘Laboratree’ which showcases forestry science.
Organised by: Forestry Commission England.

Management and utilisation of Scots pine in the northern periphery

Strathpeffer, Scotland - 24th to 25th August 2010.
Conference encouraging greater use of Scots pine timber in higher value markets as a basis for supporting small scale forestry related businesses.
Organised by: Highland Birchwoods.

Woodland thinning: principles and practice – thinning research

South England - 15th July 2010.
One of a series of meetings focusing on the Wessex Silvicultural Group's 2010 study.
Organised by: Wessex Silvicultural Group.

Forest health day (North of England)

Ambleside, England - 22nd June 2010.
An update on the latest information about tree pests and diseases.
Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission England.

Forest health day (Midlands)

Bewdley, England - 8th June 2010.
An update on the latest information about tree pests and diseases.
Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission England.

Monitoring and management of visitor flows in recreational and protected areas (MMV 2010)

Wageningen, Netherlands - 30th May to 3rdth June 2010.
A forum for presentations and exchanges of ideas and experiences with emphasis on policies, problems, practices and innovative solutions.
Organised by: Wageningen University and Research Centre.

Assessing the sustainability impacts of forest management in Northern Europe – a Scottish perspective

Aviemore, Scotland - 20th May 2010.
Exploring how impact assessment can be incorporated into regional and business planning in the forestry sector.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Combating Climate Change - A Role for UK Forests

Llandrindod Wells, Wales - 18th May 2010.
Seminar to present the findings of the Read Report which examines the potential of the UK's trees and woodlands to mitigate and adapt to our changing climate.
Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission Wales.

Participation and governance in environmental policy: what do participatory methods contribute?

Roslin, Scotland - 14th May 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Royal Forestry Society Tree Diseases Conference

Warwickshire, England - 21st April 2010.
Conference to raise awareness and understanding of tree diseases, their implications and management.
Organised by: Royal Forestry Society and Royal Agricultural Society of England, in association with the Forestry Commission.

Forest policy for a low carbon economy: re-examining reasoning and the fog of war

Roslin, Scotland - 16th April 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Trees and forests in British society

Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh - 13th to 15th April 2010.
Conference that explored the demands that society places on forestry and the role it is expected to play.
Organised by: Forest Research - Centre for Human and Ecological Sciences.

Land remediation and reclamation: approaches, applications and challenges

Reading, England - 7th to 9th April 2010.
British Society of Soil Science (BSSS) Spring Conference.
Organised by: South East England Soils Discussion Group (SEESOIL) and BSSS.

Climate, water and soil: science, policy and practice

Edinburgh - 31st March to 1st April 2010.
Addressing our current understanding of the management of climate, water and soils in a rapidly changing economic and natural environment.
Organised by: SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in association with Macaulay Land Use Research Institute (MLURI), Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI) and Forest Research.

Outdoors, health and leisure

Brighton, England - 23rd March 2010.
Developing the research agenda for the South Downs.
Organised by: Plumpton College (University of Brighton), Rural Research and Strategy Partnership.

Climate change and tree distributions: past, present and future

Roslin, Scotland - 19th March 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Forest Research - research update (Spring 2010)

Roslin, Scotland - 17th March 2010.
An update on selected research being performed by Forest Research.
Organised by: Forest Research.

An overview of Scottish Government policy regarding onshore renewables

Roslin, Edinburgh - 26th February 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Woodfuel production outdoor workshop

Kelso, Scotland - 25th February 2010.
One-day workshop covering woodfuel production from small woodlands in the Scottish Borders.
Organised by: Forestry Commission Scotland Regional Biomass Advice Network with assistance from Forest Research.

Growing broadleaves for quality hardwood timber

Birnam, Scotland - 23rd February 2010.
Seminar covering the key issues, recent research findings and the market for Scottish grown hardwood.
Organised by: Forest Research and Forestry Commission Scotland.

Combating climate change: a role for UK Forests

Roslin, Scotland - 5th February 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Native Woodland Survey of Scotland: 2006 to 2013

Roslin, Edinburgh - 29th January 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.

Utilising active and passive remote sensing for the quantification of structure and physiology of forests

Roslin, Edinburgh - 22nd January 2010.
One of a series of free seminars covering a variety of forestry and related research topics.
Organised by: Forest Research.