SOLD OUT! South West Grey Squirrel Summit
Hosted by RFS SW Divisions, in partnership with UK Squirrel Accord, the Grey Squirrel Summit will showcase the latest innovations and practical solutions for tackling grey squirrel damage and supporting healthy, resilient forests.
The Grey Squirrel Summit will showcase the latest innovations and practical solutions for tackling grey squirrel damage and supporting healthy, resilient forests.
Hear from leading experts, connect with fellow landowners, foresters, and estate managers, and discover how collaborative action can protect trees, and create real change on the ground. Don’t miss this opportunity to be informed, inspired, and involved in the future of woodland management.
This event is brought to you by the RFS South Western and Somerset & Dorset Divisions in partnership with UK Squirrel Accord.
Lunch – A light lunch will be provided.
Price – This event is £10.00 for RFS members / £20.00 Non members
Please note: You will need your membership number to obtain your discount. Card payment is by PayPal but you do not need a PayPal account to use it, check out as a guest.
| Outline for the day | Presentation | Speaker |
| Welcome | Sir Harry Studholme, FICFor – Owner, The Perridge Estate | |
| The problem with grey squirrels | Woodland resilience | Jon Burgess – Resilience Officer, Forestry Commission |
| Growing broadleaves | Charles Dutton, FICFor -Forestry Consultant, Dorset | |
| Panel discussion and questions | ||
| Methods of control
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Controlling grey squirrels, including goshawks and pine martens | Simon Major – Forestry and Aboricultural Consultant, Exeter |
| The Norbury Trap | Prof. Jo Bradwell FICFor – Owner, Norbury Park | |
| Panel discussion and questions | ||
| New solutions? | Gene drive and the financial impact of squirrels | Graham Taylor MBE, FICFor – European Squirrel Initiative |
| Fertility control and the UK Squirrel Accord | Kay Haw – Director, UK Squirrel Accord | |
| Panel discussion and questions | ||
| Buffet lunch | ||
| Site visit | The Perridge Estate | Chris Marrow – Forestry Agent |
