Event: Urban Woodland Virtual Symposium

Discover current research and innovative projects focused on urban woodlands.

Urban woodlands are groups of trees and wooded areas found within and around towns and cities, ranging from parks and nature reserves to community woodlands, street-side copses and remnant ancient woodland. These spaces provide far more than attractive green landscapes. They support biodiversity, improve air quality, help reduce the urban heat island effect, manage stormwater, store carbon, and contribute to healthier, more resilient communities.

As towns and cities continue to grow, understanding how to protect, restore and manage urban woodlands is becoming increasingly important. This symposium brings together speakers to share the latest research and practical projects that are helping to shape the future of these valuable environments.

Speaker Programme

The Urban Woodland Virtual Symposium will feature speakers from a range of conservation professionals and researchers, including:

1. Threats, Management and Long-term Change in Urban Ancient Woodlands with Holly Woo (Open University)
2. Revising the Capital's Ancient Woodland Inventory with Louisa Bizzarri (Greenspace Information for Greater London)
3. From Beetles to Bats: Creating Habitat in Urban Trees and Woodlands with Will Dartnell (Barnes Conservation)
4. Creating a Community Forest with Paul Nolan (The Mersey Forest)
5. Woodland Opportunity Mapping with Molly Wilcross (Greenspace Information for Greater London)

The presentations will be recorded and shared with those who booked alongside Q&A transcripts and lists of useful links via a password-protected website following the event.

Ticket Fees

This symposium is delivered without external funding, so ticket fees help cover the costs of organising and hosting the event. We want the event to be as accessible as possible, so we have introduced a flexible pricing model that allows attendees to choose the ticket that best reflects their circumstances.

Professional Ticket (£30)
For those attending as part of their work or continuing professional development (CPD).

Non-professional Ticket (Pay what you can)
Minimum fee: £1
Suggested contribution: £12.50

This ticket is intended for non-professionals, including volunteer biological recorders, conservation volunteers, amateur naturalists, students, and anyone attending in a personal capacity.