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Arboricultural Association Conference 2023

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Arboricultural Association Conference

Warwick 2023

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The Arboricultural Association Conference 2023

The UK’s biggest Arboriculture Conference

The Arboricultural Association returns to Warwick on 8-11 September 2024

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.

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Three-day packages and Wednesday Field Trip Fully Booked

Sunday

UK & Ireland Tree Climbing Competition: Masters Final

Monday and Tuesday

17 expert speaker sessions followed by interactive workshops each afternoon

Wednesday

Conference Field Trip: Coombe Abbey
 

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.

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 Pruning on Ecosystem Services of Urban Trees
09:20-09:45 Benoit DE REVIERS A new perspective on cabling and 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 The Science and Management of Massaria Disease of Plane
 
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 The legal implications of biodiversity net gain (BNG)
14:45-15:10 Emilie WADSWORTH The Central Scotland Greening Network: A National Planning Development
15:10-15:30 Questions
15:30-16:15 International Panel Session: Challenges and opportunities in global arboriculture.
16:15-16:30 Break to join Workshop Sessions
16:30-17:45 WORKSHOPS
Michelle Ryan and Luke Fay Succession in Arboriculture
Charles Mynors Regulating works to trees – can we simplify the law? Do we need it anyway?
Reg Harris Major Oak Gallery
Keith Sacre and Ben Coles Tree planting: More than just numbers
Ivan Button and Sika Detection Dogs In Arboriculture
Simon Richmond and a Registered Consultant Registered Consultants Scheme
17:45 Close
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 MUELLER 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 Re-Propping the Allerton Oak
12:05-12:30 Emma GILMARTIN What’s new with old trees? A 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 MULLHOLLAND Surveying trees for bats; a new hope
15:10-15:30 Questions
15:30-16:15 International Panel Session: Challenges and opportunities in global arboriculture.
16:15-16:30 Break to join Workshop Sessions
16:30-17:45 WORKSHOPS
Michelle Ryan and Luke Fay Succession in Arboriculture
Charles Mynors Regulating works to trees – can we simplify the law? Do we need it anyway?
Reg Harris Major Oak Gallery
Keith Sacre and Ben Coles Tree planting: More than just numbers
Ivan Button and Sika Detection Dogs In Arboriculture
Simon Richmond and a Registered Consultant Registered Consultants Scheme
17:45 Close
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.

Conference Workshop Sessions

Following the success of last year’s conference, this year we present a series of special interactive workshop sessions, led by our speakers to bring you closer to the themes at the heart of the conference. These sessions take place each afternoon, offering a refreshing change of pace to traditional conference formats.

NB All workshops will run on Monday and Tuesday. Workshops will be run simultaneously, with delegates selecting one workshop each day. Like any conference programme, workshop speakers and content are subject to change. Certain workshops may have maximum numbers, in which case places will be issued on a first come, first served basis. Pre-booking workshops is not possible.

Workshop Sessions

*Programme, workshops and speakers subject to change

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Rates

All prices shown below are excluding VAT

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

Three-day packages and Wednesday Field Trip Fully Booked

Options Member Non-member
Three-day package
Dinner, bed & breakfast on Sun/Mon/Tue, all-day conference on Mon/Tue and field trip on Wednesday.
Three-day packages Fully Booked
£625 £750
Two-day package
Includes: Dinner, bed & breakfast on Sun/Mon, all-day conference on Mon/Tue.
£500 £600
Wednesday field trip
(light lunch included)
Wednesday Field Trip Fully Booked
£55 £65
Monday day rate
Conference only with lunch (evening dinner NOT included)
£210 £250
Tuesday day rate
Conference only with lunch (evening dinner NOT included)
£210 £250
Student Day Rate - Monday £100
Student Day Rate - Tuesday £100
Bed and Breakfast / Extras
B&B - Sunday £70 £85
B&B - Monday £70 £85
B&B - Tuesday £70 £85
Dinner - Sunday £35 £35
Dinner - Monday £50 £50
Dinner - Tuesday £35 £35

Bookings now closed