Description:
This training day offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of forest pests and diseases that impact our woodland ecosystems. As climate change and global trade increase, recognising threats to tree health have never been more important for forestry professionals.
The day combines expert presentations with hands-on learning experiences. In the morning, Forest Research pathologists and entomologists will deliver informative talks covering the identification and biology of a range of current threats, accompanied by a deeper dive into several case studies. The afternoon will feature indoor and outdoor practical sessions where participants will get experience with some of the fundamental field-based and lab-based methods used to identify and assess pests and pathogens, and think about resultant biosecurity issues.
Whether you work in woodland management, conservation, or arboriculture, this training will enhance your ability to spot early warning signs of pest and disease issues and show you how to communicate findings via FR’s online reporting tool Tree Alert.
The host is: Forest Research
The event starts at 10:00 and ends at 16:00
Attendance at this event counts towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) training hours.
Objectives:
• Deepened understanding of forest pests and diseases affecting woodland ecosystems
• Enhanced knowledge of pest/pathogen identification and biological characteristics
• Familiarity with specific case studies
• Practical experience with fundamental field-based identification methods
• Knowledge of laboratory-based assessment techniques
• Ability to recognize early warning signs of pest and disease issues
• Knowledge of how to report findings through the Tree Alert system
• Networking opportunities with Forest Research scientists and other forestry professionals
• Reflection on practices to reduce biosecurity risk
PPE or other equipment:
No PPE required. The venue is accessible.
Refreshments:
A sandwich lunch will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle if possible.
Location and Meeting Point
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian
EH25 9SY
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Cancellation Policy:
f you need to cancel your booking, please refer to our cancellation policy here. If you have any questions regarding your booking, please contact membership@rsfs.org.uk.