Veteran Trees - Myth, Reality & Management

[David Humphries]

We (Barchams) invite you to join us for an

interesting seminar with

DR. DAVID LONSDALE

The presentation will explore

the wonderful existence of

Veteran Trees.

TUESDAY 28th APRIL 2009

There are 60 places available on the

day, based on a “First come, first

served”. A full day starting at 9.30am

until 4.00pm.

The day will include breakfast on arrival

and lunch. There is no charge to

participants.

If you would like to attend and reserve

your place, please call Jules Baird on

01353 720748 or email

[email protected]

 

Part 1: Growth, Aging and Decay

Indefinite growth habit; concepts of

immortality and mortality; misapplied

concept of finite lifespan; phases of

expansion, maturity and retrenchment;

accumulation of physiologically

dysfunctional wood; patterns, causes and

types of decay.

Part 2: If, When and How to cut

Cutting to help prevent mechanical failure

(for the sake of the tree or of people and

property; debates about rejuvenation and

reduction of the tree's energy

requirements; seasonal considerations;

weather-related and other environmental

consideration; how much to cut; stubs;

target pruning; coronet cutting;

'natural' fracture techniques;

veteranisation.

 

Get in quickly as I've booked 20 seats for myself, as it's a bit too cosy for my liking.

 

 

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[Bundle 2]

Mmmm..Likely to be full I guess....I couldnt get a place to hear him talk last time and yet had to suffer being told by some how it was just the same old stuff they had heard a hundred times etc...If thats so then let someone else get a place....!?

[Giles Hill]

This is the 3rd thread of yours that I've posted on today - at the risk of becoming a stalker, I'll be coming along to this.

 

You don't need to call the Police, I did book on yesterday morning before reading this, honest.

[Will Hinchliffe]

Just sent an email. Hope there are still some places.

[Simon Rotheram]

Booked on this one, looking forward to it.

[John Hancock]

Due to huge demand Barchams have put on a second day (WEDNESDAY 29th April) I'm booked on that one.

 

Might be a few places left.....

[Tully]

Im in on wednesday.

Cant turn down an offer of free food.

[David oakman]

I am also in on the wednesday.

[raafbeard]

Should be there Wednesday too!! Thanks Barchams!

[Hannah]

there for wednesday. looking forward to it