Wood Decay and Hazard Assessment of Trees Using PICUS
Wood Decay and Hazard Assessment of Trees Using PICUS
Bespoke continuing development in wood decay and assessment of tree hazards to support those working in the forestry, agriculture and land management sectors. If you're interested in registering for this course, please scroll down to the course overview section to see all current course dates available.
Location
1 Location Available
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Barony
Duration:
3 days
Currently no dates are available for booking this course. Please contact us for more information.
Course dates: 27-29 November 2024 26-28 February 2025
Due to limited spaces on this course, please contact us directly to reserve your place.
This is the first UK short course CPD to provide bespoke continuing development in wood decay and assessment of tree hazards, supporting those working in the forestry, agriculture and land management sectors. It is the only course available in Scotland providing training on the use of PICUS equipment for the assessment of wood decay without the necessity to fell.
Entry requirements
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Full description
Participants will develop skills in the following areas:
Support wood decay and hazard assessment of trees.
Background to wood anatomy and tree-fungal associations and the CODIT model – ecological importance of decay fungi balanced with risk mitigation and tree retention.
Introduction to the use of the light microscope for wood cell wall structure in absence and presence of decay and modes of action of different decay fungi.
An understanding of fungal decay under the microscope in relation to tree hazard assessment Introduction to picus tomography and resistograph and identifying trees that require further examination using invasive and non-invasive techniques.
The use of decay detecting devices (picus and resistograph) and interpretation of results.
Decision making processes and evidence supported decisions based on a deep understanding of tree decay processes at both micro-and-macro levels.
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Course cost and how to book
Cost: £700 (This course may be eligible for funding. Please contact us for further information)
How to book: To book this course, please contact us.
Cancellations must be made at least 10 working days prior to the course start date otherwise the full course fee is still payable. In the event that SRUC has to cancel a course for any reason your course fees will be refunded in full or your booking transferred to the next available date if this is suitable.
