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This two-day course is aimed at professionals wanting to improve their knowledge of tree architecture and how this can be used as a tool during veteran tree management.

Tree architecture is not a new concept, however unfortunately for tree managers in the UK most tree architecture literature is published in French due to the main scientists being French or Canadian. This course aims to introduce these concepts allowing tree managers to make informed management decisions.

Course dates

8 & 9 December 2026

Approximate timings

9.00am – 4.30pm (day 1)

9.00am – 4.30pm (day 2)

A vegan lunch will be provided on both days.

Location

FSC Epping Forest
Paul’s Nursery Road
High Beach
IG10 4AF

FSC Epping Forest – Field Studies Council (field-studies-council.org)

Learning outcomes

When you have completed this course you should be able to do the following: 

• Describe the genetic ‘blue print’ that determines how the structure of a tree develops. 
• Describe the difference between development stage and chronological age. 
• Explain the circular life cycle of a tree. 
• Identify the difference between orthotropic, plagiotropic and ageotropic epicormic growth and determine what this tells you about the reaction potential of the tree. 
• Describe the difference between age-related senescence and decline due to external factors. 
• Inform management of veteran trees based on the above. 

A certificate of attendance is provided upon completion of the course.

Who should attend?

Professionals responsible for managing veteran trees.

Audiences include arborists, foresters, land managers, ecologists, countryside officers.

Cost

£475.00

Prerequisites

The course does not require any prerequisites however experience of managing veteran trees would be useful.