We are pleased to be hosting this training day on veteran trees, designed and produced by the EU-funded VETree project.
Training objectives
When you have completed this course, delegates should be able to do the following:
- Give a definition of a veteran tree that is of importance for biological or heritage value
- Explain why trees can live so long
- Describe how and where roots grow and why they are important
- Undertake a simple survey of a veteran tree in the field
- Assess where management is likely to be appropriate for old trees or their surroundings.
Programme
The course will begin at 09:30 and aim to finish at 16:30 and will include:
- Introductions
- Definition of a veteran tree and their value for cultural history and biodiversity
- Field visit to look at veteran trees
- Importance of roots and the management of the land around veteran trees
- Management of veteran trees and an introduction to pruning
- Protection, legislation, questions and summary of course.
Stay tuned for more information.
For a training course preview, view this VETree summary document.