This 2.5 day intermediate course explores the importance of broadleaf trees in our landscapes. Trees and woodlands face many threats from climate change, development, pollution, pests and diseases, but tree planting is also often also focused on for providing solutions to climate and biodiversity crises. This course focuses on identification in summer (when broadleaf trees are in leaf), ecology, and surveying to support monitoring and conservation projects.

Tutor: Laurie Wildwood

Laurie Wildwood is a professional Ecological Consultant and botany tutor who, with his refreshing approach, aims to inspire adults and children to explore and appreciate the natural world. His professional background is in ecology, conservation and habitat management.