Birmingham Tree People

Introduction to Tree Wardens

Saturday 17th November 2018

09:30 – 16:00

• Are you interested in trees but don’t know your Ash from your Elder?

• Would you like to know more about tree health and management?

• Can you spare some time to help look after the Birmingham Forest?

Then why not consider becoming a tree warden with the Birmingham Tree People.

This Introduction to Tree Wardens day offers you the chance to find out what Tree Wardens are all about. The day will cover what the role of the tree warden is, an introduction to tree ID, tree heath pests and diseases and how you can get involved and take your learning further.

Draft programme for the day - all refreshments provided (incl light lunch)

Introduction to Tree Wardens Day

Saturday 17th November 2018

09.30 – 9:50 Registration and tea/ coffee

09:50 – 10.00 Host welcome and introduction: Birmingham Tree People - Who, Why, Where.

10.00 – 10:15 The Value of Trees – Social, Cultural and Financial

10:15 – 11:00 The role of a Tree Warden

11.00 – 11.20 Tea / Coffee break - chance for informal discussion/ networking

11.30 – 11:50 Tree Wardens and the relationship with the City Tree Officers

12:00 – 13:00 Short tree walk: Introduction to basic tree identification – use of a simple key.

13:00 – 13:45 Lunch: including informal Tree ID quiz to recap outdoor learning

13:00– 13.45 Introduction to Tree Pests and Diseases and the benefits of Citizen Science in Monitoring

13.45 – 15:00 Introduction to Tree safety – Basic hazard identification – Indoors followed by outdoor session

15:00– 15.15 Tea / Coffee break - chance for informal discussion/ networking

15.15 – 15:45 Next steps: Tree Warden Training outlined

15:45 – 16:00 Questions and opportunity to sign up