The NDG James Memorial Lecture 2017

Forest genetics - a key to the future health of trees and forests

Professor John Mackay, Wood Professor of Forest Science  

Synopsis

Professor John Mackay

Our trees and woods are threatened by climate change and the increasing number and severity of pests and diseases, such as ash dieback.  Professor Mackay will explain in a way that is accessible to the layman, how the science of genomics is breaking new ground in the quest to address this challenge. He will demonstrate how genomics is being applied to improve the resilience of our trees and woods to diseases currently threatening UK woodlands and how the science of genomics links to other research initiatives intended to improve tree health and productivity.

For biographical information about Professor John Mackay and NDG James, and an abstract of the lecture itself, please click on the relevant attachment at the top right hand side of this page.

Programme

18:00 Arrive, tea and coffee

19:00 Lecture followed by questions

20:00 Drinks reception and canapés

21:00 Depart  

Ticket price (including VAT) 

RFS members: £14

Students: £14

Non-members: £20

Lecture only: £10

This lecture is for anybody who has an interest in the health of our trees and woods, including woodland owners and managers, ecologists, students, researchers and academics. There are a limited number of tickets so it is advised to book early. 

Directions

If arriving by rail: Corpus Christi College is 15 - 20 minutes walk from Oxford railway station

If arriving by car: Availability of parking in central Oxford is limited.  Use of the city's Park and Ride bus shuttle service is recommended.  Buses operate at regular intervals from five separate terminals located around the Oxford ring road and stop at Carfax, within 2 minutes walk of Corpus Christi college. For more details see here.