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| To advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit |
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| To advance the science of arboriculture for the public benefit |
Highlights From The
Trees 2003 - Changing the Future
37th National Arboricultural Conference
Technical Seminar & Trade Exhibition
University College Northampton, England
15th - 17th September 2003
| Subjects covered ranged from government policy, the technical complexities of planning law and development site issues and managing the ever increasing liabilities of tree ownership to topical green issues including recycling, effective campaigning, and in contrast the issues managers face when trees are secondary to services, both transport and electricity. |
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| Lecturers ventured out of the classroom and demonstrated new technology. This thermal imaging camera revealed some interesting pockets of decay in one of the mature Oaks on the University Campus! | 
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| The AUS Utility Skills competition generated great interest throughout the day and congratulations are due to the Fountains team who scooped the winner's cup this year. |
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| The annual conference dinner was an opportunity for tree care professionals from home and abroad to enjoy great social networking opportunities. |
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Trade exhibitors showed the latest products, hardware and software | 
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