Find more funding
There are many other organisations who may be offering funding that will help you, and our handy funding search tool brings them all together.
Forest Research & RSFS: Forest pests and diseases, and biosecurity
This training day offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of forest pests and diseases that impact our woodland ecosystems.
Date and time: to
Location: Forest Research Northern Research Station Roslin Midlothian EH25 9SY
Organisation: Royal Scottish Forestry Society
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 ast 10:00 and ends at 16:00
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:
Attendees to bring their own lunch.
Location and Meeting Point
Forest Research
Northern Research Station
Roslin
Midlothian
EH25 9SY
What3Words https://what3words.com/confirms.chaos.lance
Forest Research & RSFS: Forest pests and diseases, and biosecurity | Royal Scottish Forestry Society
