Visual Tree Assessment Workshop for Arborists

Arboricultural Association South East Branch

invite you to attend a

Visual Tree Assessment (VTA)

Workshop for Arborists

on Saturday 26th July 2014 at 0900hrs – 1600hrs

at Merrist Wood College, Guildford, Surrey

Following your prompt arrival at 0830hrs, you will make your way to the Lecture Hall H23 for registration. The morning lecture by Jack Kenyon will concentrate on:

• The tree as a system and self optimised structure
• The principles of VTA
• Decay fungi
• Mechanical symptoms
• Inspection equipment
• Making recommendations

The afternoon session involves a VTA tree walk through the woods at Merrist Wood with Jack Kenyon, followed by a summing up back in the lecture hall.

The cost of the event is £50.00 including VAT (@20%) per person.

Places at this popular event are limited to 30

Light refreshments will be provided, but you will need to make your own arrangements for lunch.

Please bring pens and paper to take notes and waterproof clothing in case of inclement weather.