Creating Canopies II: Resilience, Adaptation and Regenerative Approaches
September 10 - September 11
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The AAB Applied Tree and Forest Biology Group are delighted to follow the inaugural 2023 Creating Canopies with this conference that focuses on active research on tree health, planting and management strategies for new and existing woodlands, both in rural and urban environments.
We need more woodland for people to enjoy, for nature, to sustain our timber security and to help reduce the impact of climate change.
We need more trees in urban areas for health, well-being and environmental benefits.
However the simple act of planting or establishing a tree is not quite so simple as it first appears! What is the right tree for the right site? What are evidenced-based scientific, technical and social challenges and barriers to success?
Underpinning these activities is the need for knowledge of tree biology and ecology, irrespective whether trees are established in urban, rural or wild landscapes.
Both the planting and management of treescapes are being impacted by climate and land-use induced changes. Science and technology play a vital role in maintaining and establishing trees and woodlands and this conference is a friendly forum for early career and experienced researchers to present their research.
The meeting is held at the Crown and Mitre Hotel which is a short walk from Carlisle train station and could not be easier to reach by public transport.
The two-day meeting will include five plenary sessions, poster session, evening social as well as a visit to Coombs Wood Forest (a 30minute coach trip from Carlisle). We are grateful for support for the meeting from the Forestry Commission.
Confirmed speakers:
– Chris Quine (Chief Scientist at Forest Research)
– Ruth Mitchell (Plant Soil Ecologist, James Hutton Institute)
– John Mackay (Wood Professor of Forest Science, University of Oxford)
– Amory Ngan (Head of Urban Forestry in City of Mississauga, Ontario and University of Toronto)
We welcome abstract submission from anyone who wish to present an oral or poster presentation at this meeting at anny topics within the broad topics:
– Tree and Treescapes Resilience
– Forest and Tree Adaptation
– Regenerative Approaches for tree and woodland management
Closing date for Abstract Submission is June 1st 2025.
We will contact oral presenters and confirm the draft schedule by July 1st. Anyone not invited to give an oral presentation will be invited to bring a poster. Oral presenters will also be able to bring a poster.
Submit an Abstract here
