Management of OPM, Ash Dieback and Sooty bark disease in the Urban Jungle of the Netherlands (STUDY TOUR)

[Stephen Arb Association]

Netherlands Study Tour! - A unique tree care voyage! Learn, Network & Discover...

28-30 June 2023 👇

 

Find out more and sign up here: https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-Events/Netherlands-Study-Tour-2023

 

Management of OPM, Ash Dieback and Sooty bark disease in the Urban Jungle of the Netherlands

 

For this unique arboricultural journey, you won't be confined to an office; instead, you'll be outside or riding in the Safari Bus as you explore the Urban Dutch Jungle!

 

A special three-day study tour in the Netherlands, with the opportunity to experience first-hand the consequences of oak processionary moth (OPM) in the eastern region of the Netherlands and observe the outcomes of ash dieback (ADB) in the west, as well as sooty bark disease.

 

A series of field trips will take delegates to hot spots of infestation, providing numerous examples and offering practical information, demonstrating the effects of these diseases on trees, as well as insights into their management and policies.

 

Throughout the journey, Henry Kuppen will sprinkle in his knowledge of tree diseases and offer insights into the landscape's origins. We’ll also be joined by scientist, consultant and OPM expert Wendy Batenburg and Roel Geerts, an expert in Ash Dieback analysis and decision making.

 

The Explorer’s Mindset:

 

Participants do not need prior knowledge of oak processionary moth, ash dieback, or sooty bark disease to participate in this excursion. However, a professional background in arboriculture is required. Having an "explorer's mindset" and a strong interest in OPM, ADB, and SBD will enhance participants' enjoyment of the field trips. Group discussions and Q&A will be encouraged throughout.