The Tree Pest and Disease day course will familiarise attendees with important tree pests in the UK and how to identify future concerns using the UK Plant Health Risk Register. Delivered through the Tree Health Centre at The Yorkshire Arboretum.

Location: Yorkshire Arboretum Tree Health Centre
Tutor: Dr Charles Lane Fee: £185 including vat
Level: Introductory / amateur

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About the Tutor

Dr Charles Lane

Consultant plant pathologist, Fera Science Ltd

 Charles has worked in plant health for over 25 years investigating the causes of new and emerging plant health diseases - for example he was the first person to identify Phytophthora ramorum in the UK.  In his role as a plant health consultant he has worked widely with government, NGOs, industry, voluntary groups and citizens in developing good biosecurity practice and raising awareness of plant health issues.  He has also been leading the skills agenda for Defra and the Government Office of Science developing a new programme of work ‘to inspire the next generation of plant health scientists’. 

Contact

For further information about the course please contact the Tree Health Centre by email: administration@treehealthcentre.org or tel: 01653 648598