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FEBRUARY 2003
12th Feb	ICF Eastern England Regional Seminar:  Planting Stock, Provenance and Tree Improvement. Marston Vale Forest Centre near Milton Keynes. Contacr: Alan Riley on 01908 307148 or e-mail:  Alanrileymicfor@aol.com
24th - 25th Feb	2nd Scottish Biodiversity Forum. Contact: Caroline Demarco 0131 244 6540 or e-mail:  Biodiversity@Scotland.gov.gsi.uk
27th Feb	E-FORESTRY FORUM MEETING, 10.00 am Scottish Enterprise Forth Valley.
27th Feb	Seminar on Improving the Quality of Restocking at  Northern Research Station, Roslin from 10:00 till 16:00. Registration starts at 09:30. Fee - £25.00 includes coffe and lunch. Contact Evelyn Hall, Email:  evelyn.hall@forestry.gsi.gov.uk, Tel:0131 445 6916 Fax:0131 445 124) for details.

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1st Mar - 18th May	Exhibition - Plantweave - Modern Stories, Ancient Skills - showcasing the artistic, cultural and ecological significance of Scottish basketry. Supported by the Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Natural Heritage. 10am-5.30pm, Benmore Courtyard Gallery, at Benmore Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
1st Mar - 6th April	Exhibition -  Images from the Garden 5, with exhibits from botanical art to photography and craft works. Times - 10:00-16:30 (Mon-Fri), 12:00-16.30 (Sat-Sun), at Exhibition Hall, Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh, admission free. Further information from David C Sinclair, tel. 01506 844107 or e-mail:  davidcs@blueyonder.co.uk
11th Mar	FC England,  Certification Workshop  taking place in Nottingham. Institute members will be advised.
13th Mar	CLUSTER LEADERSHIP GROUP MEETING.
26th - 27th Mar	CLUSTER CONFERENCE
27th Mar	Scottish Forest Industries Cluster Conference, to be held at Crieff Hydro. Contact: Catriona Prebble 0131 220 9292 or visit Website: www.forestryscotland.com
29th - 30th Mar	Spring Flower Show  at Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society Hall, 11am-5pm, admission £1.50,(students and children free).
30th Mar	Alpine Trough Demonstrations  at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, 12noon-3pm, Plant Sales Centre. Admission free. Information from: RBGE, tel. 0131 552 7171 or e-mail:  info@rbge.org.uk
31st Mar - 10th June	Pilates  - A gentle exercise technique to improve posture, prevent back pain and strengthen the muscles. Class numbers are small to allow close teaching. Taught by Sharon Brown (Mondays) and Maria Falconer (Tuesdays) in the RBGE Conference Room. Beginners: Mondays 8-9pm, Tuesdays 10.30-11.30am, fee: £100. Intermediate: Mondays 6-7pm, fee: £70. Advanced: Mondays 7-8pm, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, fee: £70.

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3rd - 4th Apr	Institute of Chartered Foresters - National Conference 2003: An Industry Reborn:  the UK's new forests  - to take place at the Heriot-Watt University. See Website for more details:  www.charteredforesters.org or telephone: 0131 225 2705, or e-mail:  icf@charteredforesters.org
5th Apr - 25th May	John Hutton Balfour's Botanical Teaching Diagrams (1840-1879). Times: 10am-5.30pm at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (closed Tuesdays), Inverleith House. Admission free.
8th Apr	Garden walks at Logan, starting at 10.30am. Meet outside Discovery Centre, at Logan Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
10th Apr	Scottish Branch of the Arboriculture Association in association with the Institute’s South Scotland regional group :  Heritage trees: care and management for the 21 Century. Contact: Donald Rodger MICFor, e-mail:  donald.rodger@virgin.net or phone:(01620) 842656.
11th - 20th Apr	Edinburgh International Science Festival  at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Free events, exhibitions and activities every day, plus the latest science shows and workshops. Times: 10am-5pm, various Garden locations, free. For full details of events, tel. 0131 248 2937.
13th Apr	Summer Bedding Demonstrations  - tips on how to plant up your containers with summer bedding. Times: 12 noon-3pm, Plant Sales Centre, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Admission free.
18th - 21st Apr	Easter Barbecue  at Terrace Cafe Presented by the Garden’s partner in catering, Drew Norloch. For more information and bookings contact Drew Norloch, tel. 0131 552 0606 or e-mail:  info@drewnorloch.co.uk. Times: 12noon-4pm daily, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Terrace Café, Fee: from £3.50.
20th & 21st Apr	Easter Bunny Treasure Hunt, starting at 10.30am. Meet at Terrace Café at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Admission free.
23rd Apr	Around the World in 80 Minutes  - a guided walk looking at trees from around the world. Meet 2pm at Garden entrance, Dawick Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
23rd Apr - 2nd Jul	Garden Mosaics  - learn about the ancient craft of mosaic. Wednesdays 6.30-9.30pm, at the Teaching Lab, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh £140. Contact Emily Haigh on 0131 248 2937 or e.haigh@rbge.org.uk. Cheques should be made payable to “RBGE” and sent to Emily Haigh, RBGE, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR.
24th Apr - 3rd Jul	Introduction to Horticulture, Thursdays 7-9pm, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Seminar Room, £70.
24th - 25th Apr	CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY GROUP - meeting on Islay, at the Bridgend Hotel, commencing at 11:00 am. Fee £55 per participant. The meeting will focus on the Islay Estates’ woodland. Participants will be responsible for making their own travel arrangements to and from the Island (ferry from Tarbert or flights from Glasgow airport). Travel information on   www.scotland-inverness.co.uk/islay.htm  or e-mail Janette Mckay:  janette.mckay@virgin.net
26th Apr	FC Scotland SW Conservancy: Native Woodlands and Forest Habitat Networks. Contact: Peter Harrison, e-mail:  peter.harrison@forestry.gsi.gov.uk phone: 01387 256111.
26th Apr	Rhododendron ID workshop, by Dr David Chamberlain. 10am-4pm, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Conference Room, admission: £40.
26th - 27th Apr	Lesson on  Botanical Photography, from 10am-4pm, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Entrance fee: £45. More details provided at time of booking. Book with Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail: e.haigh@rbge.org.uk
26th Apr - 5th Jul	Lesson on  Advanced Botanical Illustration  at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Saturdays 10am-3.30pm, Teaching Lab, £90. Contact Emily Haigh on 0131 248 2937 or e.haigh@rbge.org.uk Cheques should be made payable to “RBGE” and sent to Emily Haigh, RBGE, 20a Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR.
27th Apr	Scotland’s Garden Scheme Open Day, from 10am-6pm, at Benmore Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
28th Apr - 14th July	Painting and Drawing at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Mondays 6.30-8.30pm, Teaching Lab. Fee: £70. Contact: Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail: e.haigh@rbge.org.uk
29th Apr - 15th Jul	Introduction to Botanical Art, Tuesdays 1.30-4.30pm, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Teaching Lab. Fee £90. Contact: Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail: e.haigh@rbge.org.uk
29th Apr - 15th Jul	Continuing Botanical Art, Tuesdays 9.30am-12.30pm, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Teaching Lab. Fee £90. Contact: Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail: e.haigh@rbge.org.uk
29th Apr - 15th Jul	Introduction to Botanical Art, Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm, Teaching Lab, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Fee £70. Contact: Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail: e.haigh@rbge.org.uk
28th Apr - 15th Jul	Design Your Own Garden, by Diane Pyper. Mondays 10am-12noon or Tuesdays 7-9pm, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh Conference Room, admission: £90.
30th Apr	South Scotland Regional Group and FC Lothian and Borders Conservancy:  Continuous Cover Forestry, Newton St Boswells Details: Iain Laidlaw iain.laidlaw@forestry.gsi.gov.uk or phone 01896 750222.

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June	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Guided Walks  at RBG every day until end September lasting about 90 mins 11am & 2pm, meet at the West Gate, £3, concession £2.50. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
June	Mondays  9th June - 28th July,  Tuesdays  24th June - 12th Aug - Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Adult Education - Pilates - Beginners: Mondays 6-7pm, Tuesdays 10.30-11.30, £80. Intermediate: Mondays 8-9pm, £60. Advanced: Mondays 7-8pm, £60. Details from Emily Haigh on tel. 0131 248 2937 or  education@rbge.org.uk  from Tuesday 3 September.
3rd Jun	Single track mountain-biking event in Glentress Forest organised by the Forest Engineering Group starting at 18:00. Further information from Chairman David Killer:   david.killer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk  or  geoff.freedman@forestry.gsi.gov.uk phone: 01721 720 448.
4th Jun	Institution of Agricultural Engineers, Forest Engineering Group are holding a conference on  Sustainable Activity and Access Facilities for Rural and Urban Fringe Locations at the new Cardrona Hotel and Country Club near Peebles. Entrance fee: £85+VAT (Member of Institution of Agricultural Engineers: £55+VAT). Further information from Chairman David Killer:   david.killer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk  or  geoff.freedman@forestry.gsi.gov.uk phone: 01721 720 448
4th Jun	Amazing Azaleas and Blue Poppies  - a guided walk looking at plants of interest at this time of the year. Meet 2pm at Garden entrance, Dawick Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
4th Jun - 15th Sep	Forestry Commission together with the RSPB -  Tweed Valley Osprey Watch Visitor Centre  situated by the Hub Car Park at Glentress Forest (OS Grid Reference: NT284397). CCTV cameras trained on the Osprey eyrie. Open everyday 10:00 to 17:00. Admission free. Contact: Will Huckerby, Head Wildlife Ranger, phone: 01750 721120, e-mail:  will.huckerby@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
10th Jun	Garden walks at Logan, starting at 10.30am. Meet outside Discovery Centre, at Logan Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
14th Jun	One Midsummer’s Evening  at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Meet at West Gate 7pm-8.30pm,. Admission: £5/£4. Book with Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail:  e.haigh@rbge.org.uk
14th - 15th Jun	Edinburgh Treefest 2003, including Axe throwing, horse logging, chainsaw demos, tree climbing, puppets, crafts, games, activities, music, entertainments, stalls, refreshments and much more, being held at Inverleith Park, Edinburgh, 11am to 5pm. Admission FREE. Contact: Iain Laidlaw, Operations Manager, Forestry Commission, Lothian & Borders Conservancy, Tel: 01896 750222, e-mail:  iain.laidlaw@forestry.gsi.gov.uk   for further details.
18th Jun	Forest Habitat Network Seminar -  Discover the "what, where, why and how" of woodland habitat networks, including new SFGS grants, to be held at New Lanark Visitor Centre, 9.30am to 4pm. Booking required, £30 charge (inc lunch). Contact: Paula Macedo-Brown, Lothian and Borders Conservancy, North Wheatlands Mill, Wheatlands Road, Galashiels TD1 2HQ, Phone: 01896 750222 paula.macedo-brown@forestry.gsi.gov.uk   for further details.
18th - 19th Jun	CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY GROUP - Proposed meetings in Wales (details in forthcoming Newsletter): Meeting at Whinfell forest near Penrith, Cumbria. 10.00 - 16.00. members £6 for non-members £10 Whinfell forest lies approximately 5 miles south east of Penrith. Contact: Rik Pakenham.: Phone: 01844278849, e-mail:  cforest@psa-online.com
19th Jun	CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY GROUP - meeting at Whinfell Forest, Lowther Estate, near Penrith, Cumbria.
19th - 22nd Jun	Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Including the presentation of the Hunter Blair Trophy (Scotland’s Finest Woodlands Awards)
25th Jun	FOREST HABITAT NETWORKS AND SFGS SEMINAR run by Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) in partnership with Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH), the Royal Scottish Forestry Society (RSFS), Forest Research (FRA) and Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) and will provide 6 hours of ICF CPD, to be held in the DUKE OF GORDON HOTEL, KINGUSSIE, starting at 9:30. Admission: £30 by cheque payable to Forestry Commission, with your name(s), address, e-mail address and telephone number and a note of any special dietary requirements to the following main contact points (we will send a receipt). Contact: Richard Wallace, Highland Conservancy, Woodlands, Fodderty Way, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV15 9XB, Phone: 01349 862144.
26th Jun	The Mechanics of Gardening  - a guided walk with Benmore staff, starting at 2pm, meet at ticket office, at Benmore Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
27th Jun	Treefest Scotland -   Forest Mini-bus Tours, organised by Forestry Commission , Craigvinean Forest, Dunkeld, Perth & Kinross (OS Grid Reference: NO 025426 ). Every hour 10.00 am to 3 pm. Meet in Hermitage Brae at Dunkeld Tourist Information Centre Contact: Peter Fullarton, Recreation Forester, phone: 01350 727284, e-mail:  peter.fullarton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
28th Jun	Wildflower ID, by Phil Lusby. Basic skills and wildflower identification, 10am-4pm, meet in Conference Room, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, admission: £25.
28th Jun	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Adult Education - Wildflower Identification Workshop. 10am-4pm, meet in Conference Room, £25. Details from Emily Haigh on tel. 0131 248 2937 or  education@rbge.org.uk  from Tuesday 3 September.
28th Jun - 10th Sep	Eden’s Orchestra, the world’s musical heritage and the plants that have contributed to it. - A celebration of music and plants at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Times: 10am-5pm, Exhibition Hall. Admission free. More information from: Clara Govier, Press Officer, Direct Line: 0131 248 2900, Fax: 0131 248 2901, e-mail:  c.govier@rbge.org.uk
28th & 29th June	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Paper Making. 10am-3.30pm, Exhibition Hall, £50. For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website www.rbge.org.uk
29th Jun	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Stories of Eden’s Orchestra - 2pm, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event, free.
30th Jun	Treefest Scotland, together with the Forestry Commission -  Dunkeld Trees and People, a guided walk through the Tay Forest Park and Craigvinean Forest. Discover how the planting Dukes changed the landscape. Cost: Donations £1 .Meet in Hermitage Brae at Dunkeld Tourist Information Centre (OS Grid Reference: NO025426). Contact: Peter Fullarton, Recreation Forester. pone: 01350 727284, e-mail:  peter.fullarton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
30th Jun	Native Scottish Flora, 2pm, meet at Garden entrance, Dawick Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies. Guided walk looking at Scottish native plants led by Dr. Phil Lusby.

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July	Eden’s Orchestra exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Instrument Maker & Player Days - All day, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event. Free. Further details on website   www.rbge.org.uk  or telephone 0131 248 2968.
July	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Guided Walks  at RBG every day until end September lasting about 90 mins 11am & 2pm, meet at the West Gate, £3, concession £2.50. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
July	Mondays  9 June-28 July,  Tuesdays  24 June-12 Aug - Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Adult Education - Pilates - Beginners: Mondays 6-7pm, Tuesdays 10.30-11.30, £80. Intermediate: Mondays 8-9pm, £60. Advanced: Mondays 7-8pm, £60. Details from Emily Haigh on tel. 0131 248 2937 or  education@rbge.org.uk  from Tuesday 3 September.
Wednesdays in July	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Acoustic Music Sessions for All - 12am-2pm, Caledonian Hall, free. All day, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event. Free. Further details on website   www.rbge.org.uk
Thursdays in July	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Eden’s Orchestra Tours - starts at 11am, beginning 10th July, Exhibition Hall, free.
2nd Jul	The Royal Scottish Forestry Society, Trees, Woods and People Group  - Summer Study Visit to Dundee to view  A Community and its’ Trees  with particular regard to Environment and Amenity management. Begins at 1300hrs at Camperdown Park Sawmill (rear of the Mansion). There will be a small charge (£5) to cover minibus hire and refreshments. Contact: Ross Weddle, Chair RSFS TWPG, 31 North Road, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1PW. Non-members welcome.
2nd July	Treefest Scotland -  Laird's Diary Walk, in Inshriach Forest, Highland, (OS Grid Reference: NH 848 047). Contact: Recreation Ranger, 01479 861220, e-mail:  invernessfd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
5th Jul	Eden’s Orchestra exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -   Pipe maker Julian Goodacre - All day, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event. Free. Further details on website   www.rbge.org.uk  or telephone 0131 248 2968.
7th - 11th Jul	Proforest -  The 2003 Forest and Certification Summer Training Programme, in Oxford. Details on Website:  www.proforest.net
8th Jul	Garden walks at Logan, starting at 10.30am. Meet outside Discovery Centre, at Logan Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
9th Jul	Treefest Scotland -  Native Pinewoods - a guided walk in Glen Garry Native Pine Wood, Highland (OS Grid Reference: NN 282 006) , starting at 10:am. Contact Kirsty Barr, Recreation Ranger, 01397 702184, e-mail:  kirsty.barr@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
9th - 11th Jul	Yorkshire Agricultural Society -  The Great Yorkshire Show -  taking place at Harrogate. Included will be the 2003 National Tree Felling Competition organised by the UK Competition Loggers Association. Contact: UK Loggers Committee, Rosemount, Mill Road, Lochmaben, Lockerbie DG11 1PZ. Tel No: 01387 811776; e-mail:  ukloggers@aol.com
10th Jul	Treefest Scotland, guided walk in the Great Glen through  Oich Forest and Auchteraw  starting at 14:00. No charge. Meet in River Oich Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 365 089). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone:01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
10th, 17th & 21st July	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Creative Painting Days. 10am-4pm, £30 per class. For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website  www.rbge.org.uk
12th Jul	Eden’s Orchestra exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -   Fiddle maker Paul Bowers - All day, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event. Free. Further details on website   www.rbge.org.uk  or telephone 0131 248 2968.
13th Jul	Treefest Scotland - Woodland festival  - Stirling. See Website:  www.treefestscotland2002.org.uk/events
15th - 29th Jul	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Do Art - one-day workshop for children. 10am-2pm, £15, Inverleith House Gallery, booking essential. Phone Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail education@rbge.org.uk.
16th Jul	Arboricultural Association - Approved Contractor Pre-Assessment Workshop at Sparsholt College, Winchester Contact: Arboricultural Association Tel 01382 432758, Fax 01382 432760, email:  eric.hamilton@dundecity.gov
16th Jul	Treefest Scotland -  Trees of Distinction - guided walk at Dryburgh Abbey 14:00 - 15:00 Cost: Adult £3, Child £1, Conc £2.30. Booking: Advised. Meet at Admission Point in Dryburgh Abbey. Contact: Historic Scotland, phone: Tel: 0131 6688600.
16th Jul	Arboricultural Association - Approved Contractor Pre-Assessment Workshop, Sparsholt College, Winchester. Phone: 01382 432758, Fax: 01382 432760, e-mail: eric.hamilton@dundecity.gov
19th & 20th July	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Rhythms of Africa & Latin America - 11am-1pm & 3pm-5pm, Forest Room, free.
21st - 24th Jul	Royal Welsh Show, Builth Wells, phone: 01982 553683.
25th Jul	Treefest Scotland with the Forestry Commission - a guided walk into the  Caledonian Forest Reserve at Coire Loch in Glen Affric, starting at 14:00. Meet in Dog Falls Carpark at Dog Falls Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 284 284). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone: 01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
27th Jul	Summer Classics Concert, 5pm-8pm, Inverleith Lawn, at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Admission: £45. Enjoy champagne, smoked salmon presented by the Garden’s partner in catering, Drew Norloch. For more information and bookings contact Drew Norloch, tel. 0131 552 0606 or e-mail:  info@drewnorloch.co.uk and fantastic views of the city skyline with a wonderful early evening concert on Inverleith Lawn.
30th Jul	Treefest Scotland, guided walk 14:00 - 15:00 -  Trees of Distinction  at Dryburgh Abbey. Cost: Adult £3, Child £1, Conc £2.30. Booking: Advised. Meet at Admission Point in Dryburgh Abbey. Contact: Historic Scotland, phone: Tel: 0131 6688600.
30th Jul	Treefest Scotland with the Forestry Commission - a guided walk through  Farigaig forest of mature conifers. Starts at 14:00. Meet in Farigaig Carpark at Farigaig Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 522 237). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone: 01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk

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August	Eden’s Orchestra exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Instrument Maker & Player Days - All day, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event. Free. Further details on website   www.rbge.org.uk  or telephone 0131 248 2968.
August	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Guided Walks  at RBG every day until end September lasting about 90 mins 11am & 2pm, meet at the West Gate, £3, concession £2.50. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
August	Mondays  9 June-28 July,  Tuesdays  24 June-12 Aug - Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Adult Education - Pilates - Beginners: Mondays 6-7pm, Tuesdays 10.30-11.30, £80. Intermediate: Mondays 8-9pm, £60. Advanced: Mondays 7-8pm, £60. Details from Emily Haigh on tel. 0131 248 2937 or  education@rbge.org.uk  from Tuesday 3 September.
August	Foresters at Work  - throughout August. For information ring the Forestry Commission, on 01299 266302 or see Website: www.forestry gov.uk
August	50th birthday celebrations of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park , Cowal & Trossachs District; throughout August and September. All events will be free. Booking and further information is available from the Cowal & Trossachs Forest District, telephone 01877 382383. Information is also available on the Treefest Scotland website: www.treefestscotland.org.uk, or the Forestry Commission website: www.forestry.gov.uk
August	Stride and Stroll Health Walks,  Sundays  and  Tuesdays  in August through the Wyre Forest, Worcs. For information, ring the Wyre Forest, Worcs. Discovery Centre on 01299 266929 or see Website: www.forestry gov.uk
Wednesdays in August	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Acoustic Music Sessions for All - 12am-2pm, Caledonian Hall, free. All day, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event. Free. Further details on website   www.rbge.org.uk
Thursdays in August	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Eden’s Orchestra Tours - starts at 11am, Exhibition Hall, free.
1st Aug	Maptime Challenge  in the Wyre Forest, Worcs. Advance booking is essential. To book, or for information, ring the Wyre Forest, Worcs. Discovery Centre on 01299 266929 or see Website: www.forestry gov.uk
1st Aug	Night World, find out about bats, moths, owls, stars and other delights of the night in Staffs and National Forest, Derbyshire. No booking required. For information, ring Rosliston Forestry Centre on 01283 535039, or see Website:  www.forestry.gov.uk
1st Aug	Forest Fun Events  – Family Play Sessions  Fridays, Mondays  and  Wednesdays  in August, in Cannock Chase over the summer holidays for a morning of fun and games. Advance booking is essential. To book, or for information, ring the Forestry Commission on 01889 586593, or see Website:  www.forestry.gov.uk
1st - 2nd Aug	Highland Field Sports Fair, Moy Hall, Inverness-shire.
1st - 3rd Aug	CLA Game Fair, Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, Yorkshire.
2nd - 10th Aug	Chairmaking Workshop, Childer Wood, Herefordshire. fee £300. Contact: Gudrun Leitz, phone: 01531 640125.
3rd Aug	Scotland’s Garden Scheme, at Dawick Botanic Garden. 10am-6pm. Normal Garden admission applies. Joint opening with Dawyck House Garden.
3rd Aug	Introduction to Pole Lathe Turning, Dean Heritage Centre, Forest of Dean, phone: 01594 822170, e-mail: dean.muse@btinternet.com
4th - 8th Aug	Green Wood Trust Course -  Timber Framing, Station Road, Coalbrookdale, Telford. Fee £225. Phone: 01952 432769, e-mail: gwt@greenwoodtrust.org.uk
5th Aug	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Do Art - one-day workshop for children. 10am-2pm, £15, Inverleith House Gallery, booking essential. Phone Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail education@rbge.org.uk.
6th Aug	Treefest Scotland -   Native Pinewoods - a guided walk in Glen Garry Native Pine Wood, Highland (OS Grid Reference: NN 282 006) , starting at 10:am. Contact Kirsty Barr, Recreation Ranger, 01397 702184, e-mail:  kirsty.barr@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
6th - 7th Aug	Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh -  Fairy Tale Flowers. 10am-4pm, Exhibition Hall, admission £5. A Tir Na N’og production, suitable for all ages. Tickets from Exhibition Hall on the day. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
7th Aug	Beacon Forestry - Internet Timber Sales - FE Auction, North Scotland. Contact: Mike Bentley, phone: 01721 721788, Fax: 01721 724798, e-mail: mb@beaconforestry.co.uk
7th Aug	Treefest Scotland, guided walk in the Great Glen through  Oich Forest and Auchteraw  starting at 14:00. No charge. Meet in River Oich Carpark at River Oich Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 365 089). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone:01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
9th Aug	International Tree Foundation Excursion to Wrekin Rose Garden, Eaton Constantine, Shropshire. Contact: Tony Knapp, phone: 01743 365602.
9th Aug	RFS Worcestershire Division, Excursion to Coed Caeu, Gwynedd  (by permission of Mr and Mrs K Blacker). Contact: Peter Walker, phone 01886 821288.
9th & 10th August	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - The Garden of Music - 11am, 2pm & 4pm, Forest Room, free.
9th & 10th August	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Landscape Painting Workshop. 10am-4pm, £70. For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website www.rbge.org.uk
9th - 17th Aug	Brechfa Forest, Carmarthenshire -Gwyl Glyn Cothi Festival - an impressive ‘tree to build’ event will be held to construct a shelter using local wood and local skills, organised by the Pobl y Fforest, the community enterprise company. Further details on the Tree to Building project can be obtained from Pobl y Fforest on 01267 202221 or email: pyffgwernogle@aol.com
9th Aug - 26th Oct	Julian Schnabel - Sculpture and Photographs - 10am-5.30pm (closed Tuesdays), Inverleith House, free. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
11th - 15th August	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Introduction to Botanical Art - Summer School. Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm, Teaching Lab, £150.For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website   www.rbge.org.uk
12th Aug	Garden walks at Logan, starting at 10.30am. Meet outside Discovery Centre, at Logan Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
14th Aug	Treefest Scotland with the Forestry Commission - a guided walk through  Farigaig forest of mature conifers. Starts at 14:00. Meet in Farigaig Carpark at Farigaig Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 522 237). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone: 01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
14th Aug	South West Forest Training Event -  Managing Neglected Woodlands. Fee £35. Phone: 01409 221896, e-mail: swforest@gov.co.uk
15th, 16th & 17th Aug	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Sketchbook of the Garden. Friday 6-8pm, Saturday & Sunday 10am-4pm, £80. For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website   www.rbge.org.uk
16th Aug	At about 6 pm  TREEFEST TOTEM POLE  will be raised in Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, in Bunzeach Fores, tfollowed by a BBQ and ceilidh. Meet in at Strathdon (OS Grid Reference: NJ 348 126). Further information from: Jackie Cumberbirch, Recreation Ranger, phone: 01466 794161, e-mail:  jackie.cumberbirch@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
16th Aug	Eden's Orchestra at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Hud Yer Wheesht! Ceilidh - 7.30pm-late, admission £8/£6, Caledonian Hall.
16th - 25th Aug	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Circus Workshop - 10.30am-12 noon, Dill’s Courtyard, free. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
16th - 25th August	Circus at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - AND NOW! The Greatest Show on Earth - 1.15pm-2pm.  Albert and the Ghost - 14.30pm-3.15pm Inverleith House Lawn, free. Donations invited at the end.
17th Aug	Eden’s Orchestra exhibition at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -   Flute maker George Ormiston - All day, Exhibition Hall, drop-in event. Free. Further details on website   www.rbge.org.uk  or telephone 0131 248 2968.
18th - 20th August	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Botanical Art Summer School. Monday-Wednesday, 10am-4pm, Teaching Lab, £90. For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website   www.rbge.org.uk
18th - 22nd August	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Bhuddist Lecture Series - 7pm-9pm daily, in th Lecture Theatre. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
18th - 29th August	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Retrospective Photographs exhibition  by Moira Leggat LBIPP 10am-5pm, in the Caledonian Hall, free.
19thAug	South West Forest Training Event -  Woodland Biodiversity. Fee £35. Phone: 01409 221896, e-mail: swforest@gov.co.uk
22nd Aug	Treefest Scotland with the Forestry Commission - a guided walk into the  Caledonian Forest Reserve at Coire Loch in Glen Affric, starting at 14:00. Meet in Dog Falls Carpark at Dog Falls Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 284 284). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone: 01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
22nd Aug	Pollution Control Workshop, Dalby. Phone: Christine, 01765 609355.
22nd - 24th Aug	Green Wood Trust Course -  Make a Coracle, Telford. Fee £190. Phone: 01952 432769, e-mail: gwt@greenwoodtrust.org.uk
23rd - 24th Aug	Jo Alexander Workshop - Greenwood for Everyone. Contact: Jo Alexander, phone: 01248 490198.
23th - 24th August	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Bhuddist Weekend Workshop - 10am-4pm, in the Conference Room. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
23th & 24th August	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Still Life Painting. 10am-4pm, £70. For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website   www.rbge.org.uk
23rd - 25th Aug	Dean Heritage Centre - Traditional Charcoal Burning Demonstration, Forest of Dean. Phone: 01594 822170, e-mail:  dean.muse@btinternet.com
27th Aug	We Are The Champions, 2pm, meet at Dawick Botanic Garden, Garden entrance. Normal Garden admission applies. Guided walk looking at some of the oldest and tallest trees of the British Isles growing at Dawyck.
27th Aug	Beacon Forestry -  Internet Timber Sales  - Auction. Contact: Mike Bentley, phone: 01721 724788, Fax: 01721 724798, e-mail:  mb@beaconforestry.co.uk
28th - 29th Aug	Borders Forest Trust Conference "Restoring Borders Woodlands - The Vision and the Task", to be held at the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, St Boswells, Borders. Contact: George Moffat, phone: 01835 830750, website: www.bordersforesttrust.org
28th - 30th Aug	John Muir Trust Conservation Weekend, at Sandwood (Dyking Course). Contact: Sandy Maxwell, 69 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PS, phone 07766 380663, e-mail: conservationactivities@jmt.org
30th Aug	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Lotions & Potions - make your own. 11am & 2pm, admission £3, Exhibition Hall. Booking required - contact Emily Haigh, tel. 0131 248 2937 or e-mail education@rbge.org.uk.
30th Aug	Claremont Tree Society - Tour of Hyde Park, London. Meet 11:00am at the Dell Restaurant at the eastern end of the Serpentine. Contact: Noelle Leigh, phone: 020 8298 8746 or Ken Allen, phone: 01932 224423.
31st Aug	Forest of Marston Vale - Woodland Show. Phone: 01234 762608

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September	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Guided Walks  at RBG every day until end September lasting about 90 mins 11am & 2pm, meet at the West Gate, £3, concession £2.50. For more information on the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk
September	50th birthday celebrations of the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park , Cowal & Trossachs District; throughout August and September. All events will be free. Booking and further information is available from the Cowal & Trossachs Forest District, telephone 01877 382383. Information is also available on the Treefest Scotland website: www.treefestscotland.org.uk, or the Forestry Commission website: www.forestry.gov.uk
2nd Sep	Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh - Adult Education - ADULT EDUCATION OPEN EVENING. 6-9pm, Conference Room, RBGE. Details from Emily Haigh on tel. 0131 248 2937 or  education@rbge.org.uk  from Tuesday 3 September.
2nd Sep	Forest Engineering Group, SYMPOSIUM - considering factors in getting timber to the market to be held at Newton Rigg College, Cumbria. (9.30am - 4.00pm). Admission: Members: £45 plus VAT (£52.88), Non-Members: £85 plus VAT (£99.88), Students: £10 plus VAT (£11.75).
3rd Sep	Treefest Scotland together with the Forestry Commission -  Faskally Attractions, a guided tour through house and grounds near Pitlochry. (OS Grid Reference: NN922591). Duration: 14.00 to 16.00. Cost: Adult: £2.50, Children: £1.00. Contact: Peter Fullarton, Recreation Forester, phone: 01350 727284, e-mail:  peter.fullarton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
4th Sep	CLUSTER LEADERSHIP GROUP MEETING  to be held at 2pm at the Newton Hotel, Nairn
4th - 5th Sep	Conference & Field Workshop - Genetic Conservation and Management of British Trees held by the Britsh Ecological Society, supported by the Forestry Commission and Scottish Natural Heritage, at the SNH Conference Centre, Perth, admission covering both days is £50 (discounted for the first ten students to register with the Forest Ecology Group). There will be an informal lunch for a cost of £23. Applicants to make their own overnight arrangements. For full details and a downloadable booking form see the Forest Ecology Group page on the BES web-site:  www.britishecologicalsociety.org. Deadline for booking your place is 15th August next.
5th Sep	Treefest Scotland -  Laird's Diary Walk, in Inshriach Forest, Highland, (OS Grid Reference: NH 848 047). Contact: Recreation Ranger, 01479 861220, e-mail:  invernessfd@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
6th - 7th Sep	Powis Woodfair Powis Estate Showground, Welshpool.
7th Sep	Aberdeen Treefest  - from 10:30 - 16:00, general entertainment and forestry events. Food available. Cost: Free entry. £2 parking fee. Meet at Scottish Agricultural College Craibstone Estate (OS Grid Reference: NJ873105). Further information from: Clare Whitehead, Grampian Woodlands Company, Pinewood Park Nurseries, Countesswells Road, Aberdeen AB15 7AL, phone: 07866 774518, e-mail:   info@gwco.org.uk. Also see Website: www.treefestscotland2002.org.uk/
9th Sep	Garden walks at Logan, starting at 10.30am. Meet outside Discovery Centre, at Logan Botanic Garden. Normal Garden admission applies.
9th - 10th Sep	FOREST PARK'S BIRTHDAY PARTY  Woodfair celebrating Scotland's wood and woodcrafts at David Marshall Lodge, the Forest Park's Visitor Centre near Aberfoyle. See Website:  www.forestry.gov.uk/
10th - 12th Sep	57th FEFPEB CONGRESS  (European Federation of Wooden Pallet and Packaging Manufacturers) To be held in conjunction with Timcon, the UK Packaging and Pallet Association, at the Hilton Caledonian Hotel, Princes St, Edinburgh. Contact: Conference Secretariat, c/o Meeting Makers, Jordanhill Campus, 76 Southbrae Drive, Glasgow G13 1PP, Phone: 0141 434 1500, Fax 0141 434 1519, e-mail: fefpeb2003@meetingmakers.co.uk
11th Sep	Treefest Scotland -   Native Pinewoods - guided walk in Glen Garry Native Pine Wood, Highland (OS Grid Reference: NN 282 006) , starting at 10:am. Contact Kirsty Barr, Recreation Ranger, 01397 702184, e-mail:  kirsty.barr@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
11th Sep	Treefest Scotland, guided walk in the Great Glen through  Oich Forest and Auchteraw  starting at 14:00. No charge. Meet in River Oich Carpark at River Oich Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 365 089). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone:01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
11th Sep	Forestry Commission, North Wales, Seminar - Restoring Wetland Habitats with Woodland. Contact: 01824 750492.
12th Sep	South West Woodland Show, Exeter. Contact: Chris Roberts, phone: 01548 810403.
13th or 14th September	Summer Art School at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh -  Make a Basket in a Day. 10am-5pm, £40, Exhibition Hall. For more information phone 0131 552 7171 or email  info@rbge.org.uk  and visit website   www.rbge.org.uk
14th - 20th Sep	Edinburgh Centre for Tropical Forests -  International Conference on Tropical Savannas and Seasonally Dry Forests: Ecology, Environment and Development, to take place at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. Contact: Edinburgh Centre for Tropical Forests, Pentlands Science Park, Bush Loan, Penicuik, Edinburgh EH26 0PH, Telephone ++ 44 (0)131 440 0400, Fax ++ 44 (0)131 440 4141, e-mail:  savanna-conference@ectf-ed.org.uk Website:  www.ectf.co.uk
15th - 17th Sep	Arboricultural Association Annual Conference -  Trees 2003 - Changing the Future, to be held at University College, Northampton. Contact: Arboricultural Association Tel 01382 432758, Fax 01382 432760, e-mail:  eric.hamilton@dundecity.gov
19th Sep	Treefest Scotland with the Forestry Commission - a guided walk into the  Caledonian Forest Reserve at Coire Loch in Glen Affric, starting at 14:00. Meet in Dog Falls Carpark at Dog Falls Carpark (OS Grid Reference: NH 284 284). Contact: Sandra Reid, Recreation Ranger, phone: 01320 366322, e-mail:  fort@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
24th Sep	Beginners’ Fungal Foray, 2pm, meet at Dawick Botanic Garden, Garden entrance. Fee: £2 plus normal Garden admission. Find out more about fungi with Professor Roy Watling and explore the world’s first Cryptogamic Sanctuary at Dawyck. Maximum number 40. Booking essential.
28th Sep	Fungal Foray (Experienced), 2pm, meet at Dawick Botanic Garden, Garden entrance. Fee: £2 plus normal Garden admission. Find out more about fungi with Professor Roy Watling and explore the world’s first Cryptogamic Sanctuary at Dawyck. Maximum number 40. Booking essential.

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October	CONTINUOUS COVER FORESTRY GROUP - meeting at Wade Hurst, East Sussex. Organisers: Ralph Palmer & Rik Pakenham Rik Pakenham.: Phone: 01844278849, e-mail:  cforest@psa-online.com
October	Forestry Commission, Wales -  Wales Deer Conference, to be announced. Contact: 01970 625866.
1st Oct	Wessex Silvicultural Group, Melbury Estate. Details from: Robin Walter, MICFor, phone: 01747 820660, e-mail: robin_walter@onetel.com
2nd Oct	MEETING OF THE e-BUSINESS FORUM. Please note TIME AND VENUE HAVE CHANGED  to  2.15 pm at the Forestry Commission, Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh. Contact: Alison Hunter, FIDC, Phone: 0131 220 9296, e-mail:  alison@fidc.org.uk
4th - 5th Oct	BHL -  Traditional Snigging, Allenbanks, near Carlisle. Contact Doug Joiner, Phone 01597 870239.
8th - 9th Oct	INSTITUTE OF WOOD SCIENCE CONFERENCE:-  Wood solutions - theory & practice, to be held in Newcastle upon Tyne. Contact: IWSC, Phone: 01494 565374, e-mail:  info@iwsc.org.uk, Website:  www.iwsc.org.uk
8th - 10th Oct	EUROPEAN PANEL PRODUCTS SYMPOSIUM. For details contact www.wbpionline.com  or  www.bc.bangor.ac.uk
10th Oct	Forestry Commission, Mid Wales, Seminar,  Wood Fuel for Energy. Contact: phone 01970 625866.
12th Oct	The Tree Council’s Seed Gathering Sunday. Details on Website:  www.treecouncil.org.uk or phone 020 7828 9928.
15th Oct	Royal Botanic Gardens, Wakehurst Place, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex. Discussion on  restoration of plantations on ancient woodlands sites (PAWS) and the role of CCF. Duration: 11am - 4pm Contact: Ralph Harmer, Forest Research Station, Wrecclesham, Farnham, Surrey, GU10 4LH. Telephone 01420 22255, e-mail:  ralph.harmer@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
17th Oct	Risk Assessment for Commercial Arboriculture, West Midlands. Contact: Phone 01794 368717, e-mail: treehouse@dial.pipex.com
22nd Oct	FIDC BOARD MEETING , to be held in Edinburgh. For details contact: Stuart Ritchie, FIDC, Phone: 0131 220 9290, e-mail:  stuart@fidc.org.uk
23rd Oct	TIMBER TRANSPORT CONFERENCE 2003, to be held McDiamuid Park, St Johnstone Football Ground, Crieff Road, Perth PH1 2SJ. Contact: Anne Angus, Phone: 01479 841702, e-mail:  transport@fidc.org.uk
25th - 26th Oct	Yorkshire Woodfair and Countryside Live! Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. Details: Martin Glynn 01748 826519 e-mail:  info@yorwoods.co.uk
30th Oct	WOODS IN AND AROUND TOWNS CONFERENCE. Details to be announced.
31st Oct	Treefest Scotland together with the Forestry Commission -  Faskally Attractions, a guided tour through house and grounds near Pitlochry. (OS Grid Reference: NN922591). Duration: 14.00 to 16.00. Cost: Adult: £2.50, Children: £1.00. Contact: Peter Fullarton, Recreation Forester, phone: 01350 727284, e-mail:  peter.fullarton@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
31st Oct	Seminar Jeff Meggs Forestry Tasmania on  Forest management and the biodiversity conservation of coarse woody debris in Tasmania: an opportunity not to repeat history. Seminar to take place in the Forestry Commission Research Agency, Northern Research Station Library at 1330 hrs. Please try to arrive by 1325 hrs. but please check first. Tel: 0131 445 2176/6990. For more details please e-mail:  helen.armstrong@forestry.gsi.gov.uk  Tel: 0131 445 6954, or  bruce.nicoll@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 0131 445 6940 or  roger.moore@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 0131 445 6923.

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3rd Nov	RESEARCH SEMINAR FOR PROCESSORS, BRE, Garston. Details to be announced.
5th - 6th Nov	Scotsturf 2003  to be held at the Royal Highland Showground, Edinburgh.
10th Nov	SCOTTISH FORESTRY FORUM - details to be announced.
20th Nov	Arboricultural Association - Approved Contractor Pre-Assessment Workshop at Moulton College, Northampton Contact: Arboricultural Association Tel 01382 432758, Fax 01382 432760, email:  eric.hamilton@dundecity.gov
26th Nov - 7th Dec	The Tree Council, start of  National Tree Week 2003. Details on:  www.treecouncil.org.uk/ or phone Emma Watkin, 020 7828 9928, e-mail: info@treecouncil.org.uk
26th Nov	E-BUSINESS FORUM CONFERENCE, at Dunblane Hydro. Details to be confirmed.  CHANGED see 2nd Oct. Contact: Alison Hunter, FIDC, Phone: 0131 220 9296, e-mail:  alison@fidc.org.uk
27th Nov	CLUSTER LEADERSHIP GROUP MEETING
28th Nov	Risk Assessment for Commercial Arboriculture, East Midlands. Contact: Phone 01794 368717, e-mail: treehouse@dial.pipex.com
28th Nov	Seminar  Joe Hope Forest Research Modelling forest landscape dynamics in Glen Affric. Seminar to take place in the Forestry Commission Research Agency, Northern Research Station Library at 1330 hrs. Please try to arrive by 1325 hrs. but please check first. Tel: 0131 445 2176/6990. For more details please e-mail:  helen.armstrong@forestry.gsi.gov.uk   Tel: 0131 445 6954, or  bruce.nicoll@forestry.gsi.gov.uk  Tel: 0131 445 6940 or  roger.moore@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 0131 445 6923.

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3rd Dec	1st CSC Weed Control Conference. Entrance, including lunch, £85. Contact: Lorraine Christie, Customer Support Manager, CSC Amenity, Gleneam Road, Perth PH2 0NL, phone: 0845 355 6713, Fax: 01738 630360, e-mail: lorrainechristie@csccrop.co.uk
12th Dec	Seminar conducted by Chris Badenoch Nature conservation expert -  History of southern Scottish woodlands. 28th Nov Seminar  Joe Hope Forest Research Modelling forest landscape dynamics in Glen Affric. Seminar to take place in the Forestry Commission Research Agency, Northern Research Station Library at 1330 hrs. Please try to arrive by 1325 hrs. but please check first. Tel: 0131 445 2176/6990. For more details please e-mail:  helen.armstrong@forestry.gsi.gov.uk   Tel: 0131 445 6954, or  bruce.nicoll@forestry.gsi.gov.uk  Tel: 0131 445 6940 or  roger.moore@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Tel: 0131 445 6923.

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