Arboricultural Association Conference 2023 Booking Open - Warwick 10-13 September

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Arboricultural Association Conference

Warwick 2023

10^th-13^th September 2023

 

Early Bird Deadline: 7 August 2023

 

The UK’s biggest arboriculture conference

A new format and a spectacular new venue

 

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The UK’s biggest arboriculture conference presents an innovative new format and world-class lineup of incredible UK and international speakers covering a wide range of topics relevant to everyone working in arboriculture and related environmental sectors.

Plus, a programme of social activities allowing you to make the most of being together at the best conference for tree care professionals in the UK.

The perfect opportunity to make new connections, learn first-hand knowledge from our speakers with interactive workshops sessions, field trips and networking activities. All offering a chance to get closer to the groundbreaking innovations and research, leaving you inspired and refreshed.

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Programme

 

Time	MONDAY
08:00-08:45	Registration
08:45-08:55	Welcome and introduction
08:55-09:20	Andrew BENSON	The effects of utility wire tree pruning on ecosystem service provision of urban trees in Auckland, NZ
09:20-09:45	Benoit DE REVIERS	A new perspective on bracing systems
09:45-10:10	Kristin MOLDESTAD	A field guide to identification of tree roots
10:10-10:30	Questions
10:30-11:10	Break
11:10-11:15	Welcome and introduction
11:15-11:40	Greg PACKMAN	Massaria disease of plane: Our current understanding and implications on tree health and management
11:40-12:05	Richard HAUER	On your doorstep: Emerald ash borer. Economics, planning and management
12:05-12:30	Jon HARTILL	Meripilus on beech: Investigation of decay progression
12:30-12:50	Questions
12:50-13:50	Lunch
13:50-13:55	Welcome and introduction
13:55-14:20	Award presentations and speed briefing
14:20-14:45	Elizabeth NICHOLLS	Trees and the law
14:45-15:10	Fiona MELVILLE	Trees, planning and development
15:10-15:30	Questions
15:30-15:35	Changeover
15:35-16:35	Workshops
16:35-16:45	Changeover
16:45-17:45	Workshops
17:45	Close
Conference Dinner and Evening Activities

 

 

Time	TUESDAY
08:00-08:45	Registration
08:45-08:55	Welcome and introduction
08:55-09:20	Paul BARBER	Biodiversity Net Gain and remote sensing
09:20-09:45	Lee MEULLER	Technological advancements in tree inventory and monitoring
09:45-10:10	Martin DOBSON	When it all comes crashing down: Litigation in tree failure cases
10:10-10:30	Questions
10:30-11:10	Break
11:10-11:15	Welcome and introduction
11:15-11:40	Jill BUTLER	Can trees of national special interest help address the climate and biodiversity crises?
11:40-12:05	Jason HASAKA	Future proofing the Allerton oak
12:05-12:30	Emma GILMARTIN	Ancient trees: Research update
12:30-12:50	Questions
12:50-13:50	Lunch
13:50-13:55	Welcome and introduction
13:55-14:20	Kate LEWTHWAITE	Recording Nature's Calendar
14:20-14:45	Cat WALKER	Lessons learned from engaging communities in tree planting
14:45-15:10	Jim MULHOLLAND	Surveying trees for bats: Research update
15:10-15:30	Questions and closing notes
15:30-15:35	Changeover
15:35-16:35	Workshops
16:35-16:45	Changeover
16:45-17:45	Workshops
17:45	Close
Conference Dinner and Evening Activities

 

 

WEDNESDAY
Conference Field Trip: Coombe Abbey	This year’s field trip features a specially curated visit to the spectacular Coombe Abbey, with an interactive, tree-focused visit to the estate which boasts 500 acres of beautiful gardnes, woodland and lakeside walks designed and landscaped by Capability Brown.

 

Full workshop programme to be announced

*Programme and speakers subject to change

Booking includes on-demand access to speaker session recordings (Post-event talks from the day of your booking)

 

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The 56th Arboricultural Association Conference features a new format that delivers fantastic content, better value and more opportunities to catch up with old friends and colleagues, and meet like-minded professionals. On Sunday delegates are invited to attend the Masters final of the 2023 UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition, followed by a drinks reception. The seminar and workshop sessions will take place on Monday and Tuesday in the spectacular new Warwick University Oculus Conference centre. The field trip will take place on Wednesday featuring more conference content and a guided tour of some of the best trees at beautiful Coombe Abbey. Why the new format? Feedback from delegates in person and reviewing the post conference surveys showed a trend, with many saying they could not justify three full days away from the office. Discussions with partners around the world also highlighted the need for in person conferences to do things differently, with so much high-quality online content available for free. The new conference format is intended to offer flexibility, so those that wish to attend the full three days, plus Sunday’s activities can still do so. While those who can only attend two days will have access to all the presentations and workshop sessions. The change also means a reduction in the cost of a whole Conference package ticket.