An Introduction to tree diseases and diagnosis


A workshop to be held at Barcham Trees on 19th April 2010, welcoming guest speaker David Rose of NATO.

David Rose will be presenting 2 workshops under the same title over the year at Barcham Trees.

'An Introduction to Tree Diseases and their Diagnosis'.

He will also be presenting another workshop entitled 'Understanding Tree Diseases and Diagnosis - Advanced' at other venues, please see the NATO website link below for further information on dates and locations of this workshop.

These two workshops explore in some depth a number of different disease types using examples drawn from diseases of current importance. The introductory course is intended as an introduction to disease and decay, with the advanced course looking more closely into specific diseases and their diagnosis. Both workshops will introduce the latest research findings and will involve a significant amount of practical work and evaluation. Any laboratory techniques used will be those within the capabilities of most Local Authority Arboricultural Departments. Clear guidance will be given on when it is appropriate to utilise specialist laboratories and expert tree pathologists. Both workshops are aimed at those who need to investigate tree problems and provide recommendations for their management.

The introductory workshop is aimed at those who have recently come into their jobs in both local government and the private sector. The presenter will be able to quickly assess knowledge levels and experience/expertise and enable those attending to come away with a solid grounding in the subject area. The advanced level is aimed at those with more experience who need to either refresh their knowledge or update themselves on new and challenging issues that they face in their current jobs.

These workshops will be organised through NATO, so should you wish to attend, please visit the NATO website at the following link:

Current training - National Association of Tree Officers