Event details
Friday 2 February | 11am to 12.30pm
£12.50 per person
Discover the complexities of wildlife-friendly forest management in this insightful talk by two members of the Chatsworth forestry team.
Forester George Milne will discuss challenges within the industry, sharing insight into the complex subject of species selection and other key forestry management practices. He will share his expertise on innovative and sustainable approaches, and how these are being implemented on the Chatsworth estate.
Landscape Team Volunteer Co-ordinator George Hoey will then discuss how his team's work managing Stand Wood and other areas of the estate has evolved to prioritise the welfare of wildlife and biodiversity within our landscapes.
Together, their perspectives offer an exploration of forestry and land management, from commerciality to wildlife-friendly transformation.
This year our winter talks will take place in our garden studio, The Old Potting Shed. Please arrive from 10.45am at the top garden gates where a member of staff will direct you to the venue. The Old Potting Shed is step free and has accessible facilities. If you have any questions about accessibility please contact [email protected].
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