Speaking to a record number of attendees at the Arboricultural Association National Amenity Conference, Lord Framlingham’s keynote speech focused on ‘the challenges facing trees’. Pointing out that there are over 500 ancient woodlands under threat across the UK, Lord Framlingham stressed the need for adequate budgeting, careful controls over stock importation and the industry’s obligation to educate the public.
Lord Framlingham concluded his presentation by pointing to the rapidly growing body of evidence that trees “massively improve the quality of all our lives” and the “consequent need to carefully budget and plan across infrastructure projects of all sizes.”
The three-day conference held at Warwick University attracted professionals, practitioners and academics from across the globe with speakers from Australia and the US bringing fresh perspectives on a wide range of topics including Plant Biosecurity, the Rooting Environment and Biomechanics.
New Master Classes from US and European Presenters
Attended by over 400 delegates the event also featured a series of Master Class Workshops on the final afternoon run by Professor Ed Gilman, Paul Muir, Frank Rinn and Gary Watson. The workshops were widely welcomed as an interesting and popular way of concluding the Conference. Many delegates also commented on the larger exhibition area which brought in 33 companies providing information, advice and expertise across all aspects of the sector.
Jago Keen – re-elected for a third time as Chairman of the Association closed the Conference with a plea to communicate the learnings and momentum both to the wider industry and to a broader audience.
“We need to take a Saville Row approach to our wider responsibilities to the general public and tailor our message into language that mobilises public opinion and enables individuals to take their part in the drive to protect, nurture and maintain our national tree stock.”
The AA 2016 Conference will take place at Keele University 4-7 September
Lord Framlingham concluded his presentation by pointing to the rapidly growing body of evidence that trees “massively improve the quality of all our lives” and the “consequent need to carefully budget and plan across infrastructure projects of all sizes.”
The three-day conference held at Warwick University attracted professionals, practitioners and academics from across the globe with speakers from Australia and the US bringing fresh perspectives on a wide range of topics including Plant Biosecurity, the Rooting Environment and Biomechanics.
New Master Classes from US and European Presenters
Attended by over 400 delegates the event also featured a series of Master Class Workshops on the final afternoon run by Professor Ed Gilman, Paul Muir, Frank Rinn and Gary Watson. The workshops were widely welcomed as an interesting and popular way of concluding the Conference. Many delegates also commented on the larger exhibition area which brought in 33 companies providing information, advice and expertise across all aspects of the sector.
Jago Keen – re-elected for a third time as Chairman of the Association closed the Conference with a plea to communicate the learnings and momentum both to the wider industry and to a broader audience.
“We need to take a Saville Row approach to our wider responsibilities to the general public and tailor our message into language that mobilises public opinion and enables individuals to take their part in the drive to protect, nurture and maintain our national tree stock.”
The AA 2016 Conference will take place at Keele University 4-7 September
