Exploring BIFoR with the University of Birmingham

Join fellow landscape architects for a guided tour of the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment (FACE) facility. This visit offers a rare opportunity to explore a leading research site, investigating how forests respond to environmental change.

Hear from University of Birmingham researchers and see the experimental woodland up close, with opportunity for questions and discussion on how this work can inform landscape practice.

Read more here: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/birmingham-institute-of-forest-research

Who Should Attend:

Landscape architects, environmental designers, urban planners, and related professionals or students with an interest in forestry, ecology, and climate adaptation.

Location:

BIFoR Research Facility, Mill Haft, Norbury Junction, Stafford, ST20 0FJ

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Duration:

Arrive 9.30am

Tour start 10am, duration approx. 1.5–2 hours

We’d recommend wearing:

Long sleeves and full-length trousers to protect against biting insects

A waterproof jacket in case of wet weather

Walking boots or similar sturdy footwear, as the ground is uneven

Please note:

There are no facilities for tea and coffee on site, but there are a number of local cafes within a 10-15 minute drive, in nearby Newport & Gnosall, and Norbury Wharf Tearoom that opens at 10am so will be available after the tour.

There is limited public transport available nearby, so if you’d like to attend but need help getting there, please contact us and we can look to facilitate car sharing or pick up from nearby train stations.

There are limited tickets available for this event, so book early. If you can no longer attend, please let us know so we can reallocate your ticket in advance of the event.

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