End: 2 Nov 2017, Thursday
PLA NSW/ACT Green Infrastructure - Focus on Trees
Greening our cities is a top priority for many stakeholders across the state. This half day seminar brings together a variety of presentations from different levels of the industry to discuss the benefits and best practice of greening out infrastructure.
Why should you attend?
The aim of the event is to share knowledge on the latest research and experiences on:
- The benefits of increasing green infrastructure via tree canopy
- Challenges and solutions for installing new trees in harsh urban environments
- A test case by one of the lead contractors installing trees for the City of Sydney
- Site and project specific species selection
- Trade best practice planting methodology
Presenters and their topics include:
- Roger Swinbourne - Associate Director, Buildings + Places – AECOM – “Green Infrastructure: a vital step to brilliant Australian cities”
- Gwilym Griffiths - Urban Forest Manager - Inner West Council – “Planning for Better Trees”
- David Bambridge - Director of The Gardenmakers – “Success and avoiding tree pitfalls in Street tree planting.”
- Tim Carroll – Councils and Key Account Manager – Andreasens Green – “Tree Species Selection and Trade Best Planting Methodology”
Details:
LOCATION: AFL/Cricket Centre Blacktown International Sportspark
COST: PLA Members - $75 ex gst | AILA Members - $75 ex gst |All non-members - $75 ex gst
Special group offer of register 5 people for the price of 4. Please contact Bethanie 0413 762757 to ensure discounted registration.
Registered AILA members gain 4 CPD points and morning tea will be included free of charge to all attendees.
Register HERE for the PLA NSW/ACT Focus on Trees event.