Creating Canopy: the biology and practice of establishing trees and woodlands for people and nature

Carried out by: Association of Applied Biologists

Summary Description:

The AAB ‘Applied Tree and Forest Biology’ specialist group is organising this three-day conference at the University of Nottingham in November 2023. This event has two phases. Firstly a two-day conference will shine a light on new and emerging priorities, latest research and technical advances related to creating canopy. Secondly on day 3 they will host a workshop co-organised by the FraxNet Ash Network. Delegates are invited to join for one, two or three days, either in-person or virtually. Support requested to fund early career professionals to attend.

Timescale: 2023

SFT Funds Awarded: £1,500

Highlighted Projects

The Scottish Forestry Trust SCIO is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (Scottish Charity No. SC053147). The Scottish Forestry Trust was established in 1983 by a gift of share capital, and our role is to provide funds by way of grants, to support research, education and training throughout the UK.  Since our establishment, we have provided nearly £2.7m to fund over 190 projects ranging from supporting post graduate industry applied research, social and environmental forestry, policy formulation and broader public education and awareness.