Trees in an Urban Environment with Russell Horsey

Urban trees: How to choose the right tree, planting methods and ongoing care in an urban environment.

Breakdown of the day;

9:30am - Registration and coffee

10:00am - 12:00pm - Presentation and Q&A

12:00pm - 1:00pm - Lunch and Networking

2:00pm - 4:00pm - Site visit to Coeden Fach

About the Trainer - Russell Horsey

Russell is a Chartered Arboriculturist who specialises in working with community groups, councils and cities on urban forestry management planning and public engagement. An internationally known speaker for his work in Local Government having presented to audiences around the UK, Canada, USA, New Zealand and Europe.
Russell is best known for his work at Bristol City Council where he successfully ran a high profile community lead planting program TreeBristol alongside improving the day to day management of the city's trees. This work was recognised by the sector in 2010 when Bristol was awarded the Barchams Award for “Outstanding Urban Forestry Management.”
Russell and his team now use this knowledge to work with communities across the UK planting trees with residents, business, schools and local groups to increase canopy cover with a focus on areas of low canopy.
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