Valuing & Managing Veteran Trees

We are pleased to be hosting this training day on veteran trees, designed and produced by the EU-funded VETree project.

Training objectives

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

1. Give a definition of a veteran tree that is of importance for biological or heritage value
2. Explain why trees can live so long
3. Describe how and where roots grow and why they are important
4. Undertake a simple survey of a veteran tree in the field
5. Assess where management is likely to be appropriate for old trees or their surroundings.

Programme

The course will begin at 09:30 and aim to finish at 16:30 and will include:

• Introductions
• Definition of a veteran tree and their value for cultural history and biodiversity
• Field visit to look at veteran trees
• Importance of roots and the management of the land around veteran trees
• Management of veteran trees and an introduction to pruning
• Protection, legislation, questions and summary of course.

For a training course preview, view this VETree summary document.