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  1. The ARB Show sponsored by Först - The festival of tree care returns to Westonbirt Friday 17 - Saturday 18 May 2023 The biggest UK show dedicated to arboriculture! Pre-Book your ARB Show Tickets Today to Guarantee Entry! ⚠️🌳 Buy Tickets The ARB Show returns to Westonbirt this May for a celebration of the world of tree care. Tickets are now on sale for the biggest UK arboriculture show, promising a unique experience for all those with a passion for trees. • Featuring the biggest industry brands • Showcasing the latest arboricultural innovations • Tree care talks and activities Exhibitor List coming soon You can pre-book your ARB Show ticket now. Arboricultural Association members and Friends of Westonbirt get free entry to the show. Tickets: https://boxoffice.forestryengland.uk/en-GB/shows/the arb show/events/2 View Exhibitors, Activities and Camping Info: https://trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/The-ARB-Show
  2. Free Live Webinar next Wednesday💻 Sponsored by STIHL ➡ Tree Selection for climate resilience- with Henrik Sjöman and Arit Anderson ➡ Wednesday 13th December @ 6pm GMT Register for FREE About the speakers: Henrik Sjöman is Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, an Associate Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and an Honorary Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He specializes in how trees deliver ecosystem services in urban landscapes and the practical applications of this in terms of diversifying the urban treescape. Henrik communicates his research through numerous publications and by lecturing to urban planners, landscape architects, garden designers and tree nurseries throughout the world. Arit Anderson studied garden design at Capel Manor College and rose quickly to success at RHS Chelsea 2013 winning the Fresh Talent category followed by a Gold Medal at RHS Hampton Court in 2016 for her own show garden which highlighted the need for renewable energy. She is a presenter for BBC Gardeners' World, hosts a popular podcast 'Growing Greener' and writes for national publications all of which enable her to open up the debate about the future of gardening in a changing climate to a wide audience. View all our upcoming webinars: trees.org.uk/Wednesday-Webinars
  3. Free Live Webinar next Wednesday💻
    Sponsored by STIHL
    ➡ Tree Selection for climate resilience- with Henrik Sjöman and Arit Anderson
    ➡ Wednesday 13th December @ 6pm GMT
    About the speakers:
    Henrik Sjöman is Scientific Curator at Gothenburg Botanical Garden, an Associate Professor at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and an Honorary Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. He specializes in how trees deliver ecosystem services in urban landscapes and the practical applications of this in terms of diversifying the urban treescape. Henrik communicates his research through numerous publications and by lecturing to urban planners, landscape architects, garden designers and tree nurseries throughout the world.
    Arit Anderson studied garden design at Capel Manor College and rose quickly to success at RHS Chelsea 2013 winning the Fresh Talent category followed by a Gold Medal at RHS Hampton Court in 2016 for her own show garden which highlighted the need for renewable energy. She is a presenter for BBC Gardeners' World, hosts a popular podcast 'Growing Greener' and writes for national publications all of which enable her to open up the debate about the future of gardening in a changing climate to a wide audience.
    View all our upcoming webinars: trees.org.uk/Wednesday-Webinars

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  4. Britain’s Ancient Forest - Legacy and Lore Wednesday 06 December 2023 @ 6PM GMT With Julian Hight Register here Julian Hight has travelled widely, camera in hand, to document and tell the stories of historic ancient trees. Throughout this beautifully illustrated talk, Julian explores the story of Britain’s ancient forest told through its remaining ancient trees and surviving customs – living links to our rich history – accompanied by specially written forest music and archive photography. Signed copies of Julian’s lavishly illustrated books: Britain’s Tree Story, World Tree StoryBritain’s Ancient Forest – Legacy and Lore will be available online, the latter of which includes an online link to download accompanying music. Chair of Wessex Ancient Tree Forum, Julian presents regular talks and appeared as judge on Channel 4’s Tree of the Year TV programme, and is a verifier for the Woodland Trust Ancient Tree Inventory. He launched the Reviving Selwood Forest project in Somerset and campaigns for ancient trees and woodland. www.britainsancientforest.co.uk Register here
  5. Farmer’s Guide to Ash Dieback Webinar Wednesday 29th November 6pm (UK time) With Eleanor Marks (LEAF) and Berglind Karlsdóttir (Forest Research) ‌ Book now > ‌ ‌ View all upcoming webinars > ‌ Farmers manage around 70% of the UK’s land area, and many of our trees grow in farming landscapes across fields, hedgerows, near roadsides and near buildings. However, foresters are not well versed in reaching farmers and engaging around tree health issues in a way that resonates with farmers and their priorities. In this talk, we’ll be discussing how and why to improve engagement with farmers, using the ‘Farmer’s Guide to Ash Dieback’ as an example. Watch last week's Treetime launch webinar with Ted Green:
  6. The first Wednesday webinar starts TONIGHT @ 6pm GMT! Kicking off the series is: Thinking Arbs with Ted Green and friends – Celebrating the release of Ted's new book, TREETIME. This webinar is FREE to attend and contains 1.5 hours of CPD/CEU Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K26OGgaaR-uHgm3Zo_O24g#/registration View all upcoming webinars here: https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-Events/Webinars
  7. The first Wednesday webinar starts TONIGHT @ 6pm GMT! Kicking off the series is: Thinking Arbs with Ted Green and friends – Celebrating the release of Ted's new book, TREETIME. This webinar is FREE to attend and contains 1.5 hours of CPD/CEU Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K26OGgaaR-uHgm3Zo_O24g#/registration View all upcoming webinars here: https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-Events/Webinars
  8. Our new ‘What is Arboriculture?’ video is here to promote the range of amazing career opportunities and variety of skillsets within arboriculture. Every amenity tree you see in your day-to-day lives is there because of the work of a long chain of professionals, perhaps dozens or even hundreds of individuals working in different areas of arboriculture, all part of the tree care community. The video was be at the centre of our campaign for Green Careers Week (6th – 11th November 2023) and anyone will be able to use it to support talks to schools and local groups. There’s also a new leaflet available with a QR code that links to the video. The YouTube clip below is available for anyone to share and use. Watch now > ‌ ‌ What is Arb Campaign > ‌ What is Arboriculture Resources Free Arb Resource Packs Available Are you going to an event or just want to promote tree care in your local area? Every week we fulfil requests for free arboricultural resource packs from members and the public. Click below to see what’s available and order a pack. ‌ Arb Resources >
  9. Northern Branch Talk and Tour at Lytham Hall - 27th November This one-day event offers a chance to hear morning presentations from the CEO of the Arboricultural Association, John Parker, and David Beattie from the Lancashire Wild Life Trust. Arboricultural Association - Course Detail WWW.TREES.ORG.UK Professional training courses and workshops for Tree Surgeons, arborists and consultants. A wide range of Tree Surgeon... The Northern Branch AGM will follow and after lunch you can enjoy a guided tour of Lytham all Gardens and proposed National Sequoia Collection. The event is open to both members and non-members. Refreshments will be provided on arrival and mid-morning, followed by a buffet lunch.
  10. TREETIME by Ted Green - Pre-Order Now The Story of a lifelong adventure with trees and tree folk. Arboricultural Association - Pre-Order: Treetime (Ted Green) WWW.TREES.ORG.UK A source of publications, guidance notes and leaflets for arboriculturists. Competitively priced available to members... Ted kindly funded the production and printing of this book, and all the proceeds from sales will go to the Arboricultural Association charity, to support education in tree ecology. This book tells the story of Ted Green’s lifelong adventure with trees and tree folk. Since earliest childhood, and with Windsor Great Park as his playground, Ted has been asking questions about nature and our environment. Treetime is a collection of tales from over 80 years spent observing, questioning and caring for the natural world and all its wildlife, especially fungi, trees and birds. Professor Mick Crawley, an internationally renowned ecologist, calls Ted ‘the complete naturalist’ in his book The Flora of Berkshire.
  11. Autumn Excursion to Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar! - Hosted by the Arboricultural Association Scotland branch! (FREE EVENT) Originally built as a Victorian hunting lodge for the Duke and Duchess of Fife in 1895, the lodge is surrounded by ancient forests, rolling glens, wild rivers and rugged peaks. In the morning we will be close to the Lodge to discuss tree safety, plantation management and biomass heating system. In the afternoon we will take a short drive to Linn of Dee Quoich for a guided walk and discussion about the restoration of the Caledonian pinewood. The Linn of Quoich ravine is a remarkable natural feature in the form of a large, bowl-shaped cavity next to a narrow waterfall. Find out more and book your place here: https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=89CFDEF4-3654-4418-8B61-57C00818CA20
  12. Autumn Excursion to Mar Lodge Estate, Braemar! - Hosted by the Arboricultural Association Scotland branch! (FREE EVENT) Originally built as a Victorian hunting lodge for the Duke and Duchess of Fife in 1895, the lodge is surrounded by ancient forests, rolling glens, wild rivers and rugged peaks. In the morning we will be close to the Lodge to discuss tree safety, plantation management and biomass heating system. In the afternoon we will take a short drive to Linn of Dee Quoich for a guided walk and discussion about the restoration of the Caledonian pinewood. The Linn of Quoich ravine is a remarkable natural feature in the form of a large, bowl-shaped cavity next to a narrow waterfall. Find out more and book your place here: https://www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/Course-Detail?id=89CFDEF4-3654-4418-8B61-57C00818CA20
  13. Roots - A Field Guide for Identification A groundbreaking new field guide. Available in English for the first time. Roots from 45 species of street and park trees with high resolution photos and detailed descriptions By Kristin Moldestad and Olve Lundetræ BUY ROOTS What do roots look like? Is it possible to find out in the field which tree species a root belongs to? The appearance of tree roots has barely been studied, but by increasing our knowledge and understanding, we can ensure that more trees are preserved. This book gives a unique insight into what the roots of different trees look like, exploring a hitherto little-described underground world. Roots from 45 species of street and park trees are featured in photographs accompanied by descriptions of each example’s anatomical characteristics, habit and, in some cases, scent. The book is practically oriented and allows you to identify roots in the field, whether you are a professional or just curious about one of the most important parts of the tree – the underground system, where nutrients, water and oxygen exchange happen to create the basis for everything we see above ground. https://www.trees.org.uk/Book-Shop/Products/Roots-A-Field-Guide-for-Identification-Kristin-Moldestad-and-Olve-Lundetr%C3%A6
  14. Roots - A Field Guide for Identification A groundbreaking new field guide. Available in English for the first time. Roots from 45 species of street and park trees with high resolution photos and detailed descriptions By Kristin Moldestad and Olve Lundetræ BUY ROOTS What do roots look like? Is it possible to find out in the field which tree species a root belongs to? The appearance of tree roots has barely been studied, but by increasing our knowledge and understanding, we can ensure that more trees are preserved. This book gives a unique insight into what the roots of different trees look like, exploring a hitherto little-described underground world. Roots from 45 species of street and park trees are featured in photographs accompanied by descriptions of each example’s anatomical characteristics, habit and, in some cases, scent. The book is practically oriented and allows you to identify roots in the field, whether you are a professional or just curious about one of the most important parts of the tree – the underground system, where nutrients, water and oxygen exchange happen to create the basis for everything we see above ground. https://www.trees.org.uk/Book-Shop/Products/Roots-A-Field-Guide-for-Identification-Kristin-Moldestad-and-Olve-Lundetr%C3%A6
  15. The UK’s biggest Arboriculture Conference A new format and a spectacular new venue 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. Early Bird Deadline: 7th August 2023 SPEAKER PREVIEW: Kristin Moldestad (Norway) A field guide to identification of tree roots Kristin is a consulting arborist at COWI A/S and a part-time teacher at a technical college in Norway. She has been in the arboriculture industry for about 20 years and is often out on building and infrastructure construction sites ensuring that the correct procedures are followed to protect existing trees. She also collaborates with architects and landscape architects to find good solutions for preserving trees. Over the last two years, she has dedicated herself to studying tree roots. Abstract Construction works and existing trees are a common and complex combination. The responsibility for overseeing the protection and wellbeing of trees on a site often falls to arborists. When it comes to trunks and crowns, methods of species identification and assessment are plentiful and well known, but this has not been the case for tree roots. The aim of our project has been to create a field guide for arborists to aid the identification of roots. My colleagues and I are often on site to ensure that the correct procedures are followed to protect existing trees. When digging works reveal tree roots, it is not always obvious which tree the roots belong to. Roots can expand far beyond a tree’s crown, and they are covered in soil and dirt. This recurring challenge – and our professional responsibility to save trees – inspired me and my colleague Olve Lundetræ to study more closely the roots we came across during our work. We began to assess roots more systematically as they appeared in trenches and on building sites. As a result, we learned that roots of different species are almost as different as their branches and leaves. We found roots with beautiful colours, amazing patterns, strange bark and different structures, and some with a distinct smell. So far, we have identified roots from around 40 different tree species. Our field guide includes descriptions and photographs of the roots. We hope that this information will help other arborists on site, and perhaps give them the evidence they need to change the direction of a trench or get a planned building moved by a few metres.

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