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The Association of Tree Officers (ATO)
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The Association of Tree Officers (ATO)
Representing the views and concerns of tree officers nationwide
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The Association of Tree Officers (ATO) will promote, support and represent Tree Officers. Administrative control of ATO will be undertaken by the ATO Directors, supported by the National Co-ordinator, Becky Porter.
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Building on the success of eight previous events, we’re delighted to announce the National Tree Officers Conference will take place in Leeds on the 6 November 2024.
Proudly hosted by the Association of Tree Officers, Institute of Chartered Foresters, London Tree Officers Association and the Municipal Tree Officers’ Association, this influential event will showcase the latest research, best practice and innovation in different areas of local authority tree, woodland and planning work.
Developed by tree officers for tree officers, National Tree Officers Conference 2024 will be a unique gathering for professionals interested in all areas of local authority arboricultural work. The conference is crucial to tree, woodland and planning officers, providing a significant platform for collaboration, partnerships, benchmarking and offering an insight into current best practice and research.
Tickets are on sale for £47 to book go to https://www.
Confirmed presentations include:
Regional Tree Officer Groups and the Tree Officer Forum
Alistair Smith FICFor – Director, Association of Tree Officers and Honorary Executive Committee Member, London Tree Officers Association
Using Artificial Intelligence to Manage Tree Stock
Jane Crowther MICFor – Forestry Manager, Leeds City Council
Ancient and Veteran Tree Management
Sarah Kiss MICFor – Tree Officer (External Works), Hampshire County Council
Engaging with Stakeholders on Tree Projects
Sara Redfern-Noons – Tree Project Officer, Gloucestershire County Council
Sooty Bark Disease: The Latest Evidence and Insights to Protect Trees and People
Jen Clements – Social Scientist, Forest Research
Cork City: Implementing Our First Tree Strategy
Thomas Kane – Tree Officer (Parks & Recreation), Cork City Council
The School Is The Education: Cultivating Environmental Stewards Through Tree Engagement
Michael Johnson – Tree Officer, Islington Council
TreeAlert: How A Short Report Can Create Big Problems
Molly Davidson – Research Assistant Entomologist, Forest Research
Public Health and the Role of Tree Officers in Oxfordshire
Dave Baldwin – Tree Officer, Oxfordshire City Council
Engaging the Public with Urban Trees: How to Get the Public On Board!
Greg Packman – Arboricultural Officer, The Royal Parks
With more presentations to be confirmed, featuring content presented by expert arboricultural and urban forestry professionals, this is going to be a fantastic event. The National Tree Officers Conference 2024 will be a great opportunity to learn more about the latest developments in arboriculture and urban forestry.
We’re looking forward to seeing you at the National Tree Officers Conference 2024!
9.30am Dr Liz O’Brien, Principal Social Scientist, Forest Research, Engaging with treescapes for human wellbeing: what works and the challenges.
10.am Questions
10.05am Lea Archer, Certified Outdoor Therapist, Free Range Forest Families, Woodland walks and trolley trekking, a therapeutic forest school adventure.
10.20am Questions
10.25am Duty to Consult update
10.30am Close
This online seminar is via Microsoft Teams and is for Local Authority ATO members only.
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