Technical Presentations

OVERVIEW

Knowledge mobilisation, in its many forms, has for long been a key mission of Silviculture Research International. This page includes a listing of most technical and scientific presentations delivered since 1994. To date, over 190 presentations have been delivered to a diverse range of audiences. Forthcoming presentations are also listed, with links to relevant host organisations and events. Selected presentations are available to download, or to view online through SlideShare. Further explanatory information is provided in the NOTES section below. Details of public engagement projects and talks are here


INTERNATIONAL LECTURE SERIES IN FOREST CONSERVATION 2019

Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management | University of New Brunswick | Canada

The International Lecture Series in Forest Conservation 2019 is organised on the theme “Forest Conservation from Science to Practice”. In October 2019, three lectures will be presented at the Faculty of Forestry and the Daniels School, University of Toronto, Canada. The first lecture in the series was repeated the following week at the Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick (left). The lectures highlight the application of forestry and conservation sciences to the sustainable management of forests and landscapes, focusing on Ireland and the United Kingdom. A range of techniques and approaches are demonstrated through case studies, embracing the tree, stand, forest and landscape scales. The lectures address some of the critical priorities for forestry and forest conservation at the present time.

Further information about the 2019 lecture series and visit to Canada are on a separate page, here
Details of the International Seminar Series delivered in 2016 are here.

 


PRESENTATIONS

2025

  • Wilson, E. R. 2024. Tree Marker Training – Transforming to Continuus Cover Forestry. Course 5. Cumbria Woodlands Training Programme. Whinfell Forest, Penrith, Cumbria. 22-24 March 2025
  • Wilson, E. R. 2024. Tree Marker Training – Transforming to Continuus Cover Forestry. Course 4. Cumbria Woodlands Training Programme. Whinfell Forest, Penrith, Cumbria. 15-17 March 2025

2024

  • Wilson, E. R., and L. Byrne. 2024. Tree Marker Training – Early stage transformation of Sitka spruce stands to Continuus Cover Forestry. Pro Silva Ireland Training Programme. Foxcovert Wood, Kilteel, County Kildare, Ireland. 23-24 September 2024
  • Byrne, L., and E. R. Wilson. 2024. Continuous cover forestry. Pro Silva Ireland Workshop. Cloragh Forest, Ashford, County Wicklow, Ireland. 20 September 2024. 
  • Wilson, E. R. 2024. Tree Marker Training – Transforming to Continuus Cover Forestry. Course 3. Cumbria Woodlands Training Programme. Whinfell Forest, Penrith, Cumbria. 10-12 September 2024
  • Wilson, E. R. 2024. Continuous cover forestry for forest resilience. Workshop 2. Darnaway 1 Marteloscope. Darnaway Forest, Forres, Moray, Scotland. 8 September 2024
  • Wilson, E. R. 2024. Continuous cover forestry for forest resilience. Workshop 1. Darnaway 1 Marteloscope. Darnaway Forest, Forres, Moray, Scotland. 7 September 2024
  • Wilson, E. R. 2024. Tree Marker Training – Transforming to Continuus Cover Forestry. Course 2. Cumbria Woodlands Training Programme. Whinfell Forest, Penrith, Cumbria. 3-5 September 2024
  • Wilson, E. R. 2024. Tree Marker Training – Transforming to Continuus Cover Forestry. Course 1. Cumbria Woodlands Training Programme. Whinfell Forest, Penrith, Cumbria. 27-29 August 2024
  • Wilson, E. R., L. Vítková, P. Purser, I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin. 2024. Transforming Sitka spruce plantations to continuous cover forestry in Ireland: comparison of three thinning pathways after three stand interventions. Conference: Fostering Resilient Stands and Landscapes with Innovative Silviculture, 2024 US Forest Service National Silviculture Workshop, 16-18 July 2024, Tacoma, Washington, USA
  • Jones, G., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and E. Wilson. 2024. Transforming Sitka spruce monocultures to continuous cover forestry in Ireland. Session T1.34 Transitioning to Continuous Cover Forestry in Times of Climate Change and Energy Crisis. XXVI IUFRO World Congress, Stockholm, Sweden. 28 June 2024.
  • Dulson, L., C. Watson, A. Baines, D. Atkinson and E. R. Wilson. 2024. Getting started in continuous cover forestry – site visit. Cumbria Woodlands. Coombs Wood, Cumbria. 23 April 2024.  
  • Dulson, L., C. Watson, A. Baines, D. Atkinson and E. R. Wilson. 2024. Getting started in continuous cover forestry – Webinar. Cumbria Woodlands [online]. 27 March 2024.  

2023

  • Wilson, E.R. and M. J. Jones. 2023. Continuous cover forestry (CCF) in productive conifer woodlands. Study Visit. Wythop Forest, Cumbria [Forestry England]. National School of Forestry, University of Cumbria, Ambleside, Cumbria, England. 7 December 2023. 
  • Wilson, E.R. 2023. Principles of continuous cover forestry (CCF) in productive conifer woodlands. Invited Lecture. National School of Forestry, University of Cumbria, Ambleside, Cumbria, England. 30 November 2023. 
  • Wilson, E. R. 2023. Trees and woodlands in Ireland. Invited Lecture. School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy, University College Dublin. 16 November 2023.  
  • Wilson, E. R., S. Burchett and C. Hardacre. 2023. Practical applications of multi-purpose forestry. 3-day study tour. South Scotland and Cumbria. 17-19 October, 2023.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2023. Forestry and natural flood management: a case study in Cumbria, England. SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries and GAlloway, Scotland. 10 October 2023.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2023. Sustainable forest management in Cumbria, England. SRUC Barony Campus, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. 10 October 2023. 
  • Wilson, E. R., L. Byrne and P. Purser. 2023. Pathways to transformation of Sitka spruce stands to continuous cover forestry through alternative thinning strategies. Site visit and research presentation. Continuous Cover Forestry Group, International Study Tour. Ballycullen Research Forest, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. 28 September 2023. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2023. Transforming Irish forests to Continuous Cover Forestry: a matter of policy, practice and people. Forest Conservation Seminar Series. Institute of Forestry and Conservation, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 26 September 2023. 
  • *Wilson, E. R., I. Short and Á. Ní Dhubháin. 2023. 12 years of research on the transformation of young Sitka spruce plantations. Pro Silva Annual Meeting 2023: “Transforming forests and forest cultures in a changing world”. Glen of the Downs, County Wicklow, Ireland. 14-16 June 2023. 
    Conference resources: Website | Video | Programme [external links]                              

    Research Presentation on Stand Transformation. Pro Silva Annual General Meeting, 14-16 June 2023, County Wicklow, Ireland.

  • Wilson, E. R. 2023. Silviculture surveyor training for marteloscopes. Integrate Darnaway Project. May 2023. Scottish School of Forestry, Inverness and Darnaway Forest, Forres. 
  • Wilson, E. R. 2023. The right tree in the right place: principles of species selection using Ecological Site Classification [ESC]. Workshop. Scottish School of Forestry, University of the Highlands and Islands, Balloch, Inverness, Scotland. 28 March 2023. 
  • *Wilson, E. R., I. Short and Á. Ní Dhubháin. 2023. A long-term study of transformation to CCF in Sitka spruce in Ireland. Webinar. Continuous Cover Forestry Group. 23 February 2023. Further details published soon: www.ccfg.org.uk 
    Lecture Resources: Lecture video | Lecture notes | Summary and biography

  • *Wilson, E. R., et al. 2023. Sitka spruce: can we rely on an exotic tree species for close-to-nature silviculture? IUFRO All-Division 1 & 4 Online Discussion Conference: Close-to-Nature Silviculture: Experiments and modelling for frestry practice. IUFRO Division 1: Silviculture and IUFRO Division 4: Forest Assessment, modelling and management. 7-8 February 2023.

2022

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2022. Transforming forests through continuous cover forestry. Invited Lecture [online]. Department of Agriculture and Environment, Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire, England. 26 October 2022. 
    Lecture Resources: Lecture video [38 mins]| Lecture notesSelected references

  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short and Á. Ní Dhubháin. 2022. Learning by doing: a practical approach to improving stand resilience through Tree Marker Training​. Silva Network Annual Conference, School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin. 28-30 June 2022 Conference Abstract

  • Wilson, E. R. 2022. Challenges and opportunities in educating the next generation of foresters. [online] National School of Forestry, Institute of Science and Environment, University of Cumbria, England. 20 May 2022. 
  • Byrne, L., R. Wirz and E. R. Wilson. 2022. Continuous cover forestry: Dunranhill Forest and Cloragh Woods. Pro Silva Ireland field workshop.  UCD Master of Landscape Architecture (MLArch) Programme, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. 30 March 2022. Programme.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2022. Transforming Irish forests through continuous cover forestry. Guest Lecture. UCD Master of Landscape Architecture (MLArch) Programme, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland. 29 March 2022. 

2021

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2021. Enhancing the resilience of managed woodlands in the United Kingdom: adaption to the threats of climate change and forest health (Part 1). [Presented Online] Invited Lecture. Current Issues in Forest Conservation, Master of Forest Conservation Program, Institute of Forestry and Conservation, University of Toronto. 29 November 2021. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2021. Enhancing the resilience of managed woodlands in the United Kingdom: adaption to the threats of climate change and forest health (Part 2). [Presented Online] Invited Lecture. Current Issues in Forest Conservation, Master of Forest Conservation Program, Institute of Forestry and Conservation, University of Toronto. 29 November 2021.
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2021. Transformation of Sitka spruce stands to continuous cover forestry: the TranSSFor thinning study. Knowledge dissemination event, Ballycullen, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Silviculture Study Visit, UCD Forestry, School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin. 5 November 2021. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2021. Continuous cover forestry: theory and practice. Guest Lecture [online]. Scottish School of Forestry, University of the Highlands and Islands, Inverness, Scotland. 13 September 2021. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2021. Transforming Irish Forests through Continuous Cover Forestry. Invited Lecture. OPFA Annual Meeting [online]. 7 April 2021. 

2020

  • Wilson, E. R. 2020. Promoting professional forestry. Zoom presentation. Ontario Professional Forestry Association [OPFA]. 11 May 2020.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2020. A (very short) history of trees in England’s Lake District. Online (Zoom) Lecture. Nipissing Naturalists Club, Ontario, Canada. 7 May 2020. 
  • *Wilson. E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2020. Continuous cover forestry research in Ireland: preliminary results. Forêt.Nature, Continuous Cover Forestry Workshop, Marche-en-Famenne, Belgium. 20 January 2020.

2019

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2019. Remarkable trees and forests of Cumbria. U3A, Gosforth Public Hall, Gosforth, Cumbria. 19 December 2019. A NATURE OF CUMBRIA PRESENTATION

    Community engagement event 2019.

    Community engagement event 2019.

  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2019. TranSSFor Project: research update. Teagasc Forestry Development Department. Athenry, County Galway, Ireland. 12 December 2019.
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2019. The TranSSFor Project – transformation of Sitka spruce stands to continuous cover forestry. ESRM Research Conference. University College Dublin. 6 December 2019. 
  • Wilson, E. R., P. O’Tuama, I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2019. Transformation of Sitka spruce stands to continuous cover forestry: the TranSSFor thinning study. Knowledge dissemination event, Fossyhill Forest, Co. Laois, Ireland. Silviculture Study Visit, Waterford Institute of Technology. 4 November 2019. 
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2019. Transformation of Sitka spruce stands to continuous cover forestry: the TranSSFor thinning study. Knowledge dissemination event, Ballycullen, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Silviculture Study Visit, UCD Forestry, School of Agriculture and Food Science, University College Dublin. 1 November 2019. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2019. Continuous cover forestry – the rise of transformational silviculture in Ireland and the UK. Guest Seminar. Canadian Forest Service. Atlantic Forestry Centre, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 22 October 2019.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2019. The role of thinning in the transformation of planted stands to continuous cover forestry (CCF). Silviculture Seminar. Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 22 October 2019. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2019. Forest resilience and the drive to adapt forestry practices in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Current Issues in Forest Conservation Seminar. Master of Forest Conservation Program. John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 21 October 2019. 
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. Forests, water and flooding: approaches to natural flood management in settled landscapes. Urban/Peri-Urban Forestry Seminar. John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 16 October 2019. 
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. Continuous cover forestry: transformation of planted forests to irregular structure woodlands. Applied Forest Ecology Seminar. Master of Forest Conservation Program. John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 15 October 2019. 
  • Purser, P., P. O Tuama and Wilson, E. R. 2019. Continuous Cover Forestry: Managing for Timber and Biodiversity. 1-day Training Course. Coillte. Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, Ireland. 26 September 2019.
  • Purser, P., P. O Tuama and Wilson, E. R. 2019. Continuous Cover Forestry: Managing for Timber and Biodiversity. 1-day Training Course. Coillte. Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare, Ireland. 25 September 2019.  
  • *Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2019. Transformation of Sitka spruce stands to CCF: Fossyhill Thinning Study. Laois Farm Forestry Group, Forest Visit. Fossyhill, Co. Laois. 23 September 2019.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. Tree Marker Training – Early Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Sitka spruce. Course 7. Pro Silva Ireland Training Course. Naas and Kilteel Forest, Co Kildare. 10-11 September 2019. More here.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. Tree Marker Training – Early Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Sitka spruce. Course 6. Pro Silva Ireland Training Course. Naas and Kilteel Forest, Co Kildare. 4-5 September 2019. More here.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. Tree Marker Training – Early Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Sitka spruce. Course 5 – Teagsc Forestry Development Department Staff Development Training. Pro Silva Ireland Training Course. Naas and Kilteel Forest, Co Kildare. 4-5 July 2019. More here.
  • *Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2019. Comparison of three thinning treatments in Sitka spruce stands under transformation to continuous cover forestry. Association of Irish Forestry Consultants (AIFC) AGM and Field Meeting, Fossyhill, Co. Laois, Ireland. 29 May 2019. 
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. From tree crops to natural woodland: continuous cover forestry and re-wilding. Conference Presentation. Opportunities and Issues in Re-wilding Conference. Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, United Kingdom. 22-23 May 2019.
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin, P. Purser and P. O’Tuama. 2019. Transformation of Sitka spruce stands to continuous cover forestry: the TranSSFor thinning study. Knowledge dissemination event, Ballycullen, Co. Wicklow, Ireland. Pro Silva Ireland Open Forest Day. 27 April 2019.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. Tree Marker Training – Early Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Sitka spruce. Course 4. Pro Silva Ireland Training Course. Naas and Kilteel Forest, Co Kildare. 27-28 March 2019. More here.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2019. Tree Marker Training – Early Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Sitka spruce. Course 3. Pro Silva Ireland Training Course. Naas and Kilteel Forest, Co Kildare. 27-28 March 2019. More here.
  • *Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2019. Continuous cover forestry. Invited Lecture. Laois Farm Forestry Group, AGM, Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, Ireland. 24 January 2019.
  • Ní Dhubháin, Á., and E. R. Wilson. 2019. Alternatives to clearfell. Agri-Food and Biosciences Institute (AFBI), All Ireland Woody Plant Seminar, Armagh, Northern Ireland. 15 January 2019.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2019. Tree and woodland health in Cumbria. Cumbria Wildlife Trust, Sedbergh, Cumbria. 09 January 2019.Tree and woodland health Poster 09 01 2019

2018

  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2018. Continuous cover forestry: the TranSSFor thinning study and silviculture training plots. Fossyhill Field Visit, UCD Forestry, School of Agriculture and Food Science, UCD, Dublin, Ireland. 19 November 2018.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2018. Tree Marker Training – Early Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Sitka spruce. Course 2. Natural Resources Wales Training Course. Ysywyth Forest, Ceredigion. 15-16 November 2018. More here.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2018. Forestry and flood management: managing catchments to enhance community and ecological resilience. International Lecture Series. John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 9 November 2018.
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2018. Continuous cover forestry research: alternative thinning regimes and experimental design. Ballycullen Field Visit, UCD Forestry, School of Agriculture and Food Science, UCD, Dublin, Ireland. 2 November 2018.
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2018. Transforming Sitka spruce plantations to continuous cover forestry in Ireland. Pro Silva Bohemica Workshop, Exemplary Forest Units of Uneven-aged Forestry within the Forest District of Kocanda, Czech Republic. 25-26 October 2018.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2018. Tree Marker Training – Early Transformation to Continuous Cover Forestry (CCF) in Sitka spruce. Short Course 1. Natural Resources Wales Training Course. Ysywyth Forest, Ceredigion. 25-26 September 2018. More here.
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2018. ​Which tree to cut, which tree to leave? A qualitative analysis of foresters’ decision-making processes in continuous cover forests. Qualitative Research Group Seminar, Teagasc, Ashtown Research Centre, Dublin, Ireland. 20 September 2018. 
  • *Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2018. Comparison of three thinning treatments in Sitka spruce stands under transformation to continuous cover forestry. State Forest Services Silviculture Working Group, Field Meeting, Fossyhill, Co. Laois, Ireland. 16 May 2018. 
  • *Wilson, E. R., I. Short, Á. Ní Dhubháin and P. Purser. 2018. A continuous cover forestry approach to managing productive Sitka spruce stands. University College Dublin, Forests, Climate and Carbon Field Visit, Dooary Forest, Co. Laois, Ireland. 23 March 2018. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2018. Transformation of even-aged conifer stands to continuous cover forests. Guest Lecture. School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland. 30 January 2018. 

2017

  • Wilson, E. R., and S. M. Smith. 2017. Most unwanted: emerald ash borer (EAB) and its invasion of Toronto’s urban forest, Canada. Forestry Development Department Meeting, Teagasc, Athenry, Co. Galway, Ireland. 9 November 2017.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2017. Forestry and flooding: managing catchments to enhance community and ecological resilience. International Lecture Series. John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape and Design, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 8 November 2017.
  • Wilson, E. R., I. Short and Á. Ní Dhubháin. 2017. Thinning your forest: theory and practice. Ballycullen Field Visit, UCD Forestry, School of Agriculture and Food Science, UCD, Dublin, Ireland. 3 November 2017.
  • Wilson, E. R., and S.M. Smith. 2017. All that is Green is not Gold: the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Invasion of Toronto’s Urban Forest, Canada. 51st AA National Amenity Conference 2017. Protect and Survive: The 1st International Conference on Arboricultural Biosecurity. University of Exeter, Exeter, England. 10–13 September 2017.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2017. Silviculture and management of ash (Fraxinus excelsior) in woodlands infected with Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), Future Trees Trust – Living Ash Project Workshop. Grassington Village Hall, North Yorkshire. 8 June 2017. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2017. The biology and spread of Chalara ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus) in Britain. Future Trees Trust – Living Ash Project Workshop. Grassington Village Hall, North Yorkshire. 8 June 2017. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small

  • Wilson, E. R. 2017. Developments in forest and forestry education. RFS North West Midlands Division Meeting. Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire. February 2017.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2017. Education and Careers in Forestry: challenges and opportunities for an important (but slightly endangered) applied bioscience discipline. Royal Society of Biology, Biological Education Research Group. Epping Forest Field Centre, Field Studies Council, Epping Forest, Essex. 7 April 2017.
  • Hurst, J, M. Hawes, J. Cree and E. R. Wilson. 2017. Wonderful ways of woodland management that accommodates education. Workshop Session. Forest Education Network (FEN) National Conference, Bishops Wood Centre, Field Studies Council, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. 23 March 2017.
  • Stoddart, F., and E. R. Wilson. 2017. It’s not just about the osprey? The importance of osprey viewing for environmental education in the Lake District, Cumbria. Lake District Osprey Project, Annual Members’ Meeting, Keswick, Cumbria. 15 March 2017.

2016

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Application of shade tolerance and species silvics information to the management of irregular structure forests in Britain. Guest Lecture. Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 16 November 2016.
  • Wilson, E. R. (coordinator), I. Glimmerveen, P. R. Morgan, P. Lowe and T. Sanders. 2016. Inventory and monitoring approaches in forest conservation: from tree to landscape scale. International Seminar Series in Forest Conservation. Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 4-25 November 2016.  [view pdf] pdficon_small  LINK TO SEMINAR RESOURCES
  • Wilson, E. R. (coordinator), J. Evans, M. Parratt, M. Jones and G. Munro. 2016. Wise About Woods Workshops – Series 1 (4 one-day events). Royal Forestry Society. Hockeridge Wood, Thetford Forest and Lowther Estate. September-October 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Resilient Forests: adapting sustainable forestry in response to environmental change. Guest Lecture: Forest and Woodland Management (Module C7042). RFS Future Foresters Lecture. Department of Crop and Environmental Sciences, Harper Adams University, Newport, Shropshire. 19 October 2016. 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. The silvicultural challenge: delivering resilient and sustainable woodlands in Britain. Guest Lecture. RFS Future Foresters Lecture. Bangor Forestry Student Association. School of Environment, Natural Resources and Geography, Bangor University, Bangor, Wales. 18 October 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Trees: structure and function. RFS Future Foresters Lecture. Newton Rigg College, Penrith, Cumbria, England. 14 October 2016.
  • Smith, S. M., C. MacQuarrie, T. Scarr and E. R. Wilson. 2016. Facing the threat of Invasion in Canadian forests: lessons from emerald ash borer (EAB). RFS Wise About Woods Seminar. Forest Research, Alice Holt Lodge, Farnham, Surrey, England. 19 September 2016.
  • Smith, S. M., C. MacQuarrie, T. Scarr and E. R. Wilson. 2016. Facing the threat of invasion in Canadian forests: Lessons from emerald ash borer (EAB). RFS Wise About Woods Seminar. FERA, York, England. 17 September 2016.
  • Wilson, E. R., and A. Todd. 2016. Online careers guide for forestry and arboriculture: a Forestry Learning and Development Working Group project with the Royal Forestry Society. RFS Future Foresters Lecture. Forestry Learning and Development Working Group Seminar. APF Show, Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, England. 15 September 2016.
  • Stoddart, F., E. R. Wilson and N. Fox. 2016. Hooked on Osprey – the role of an “iconic” wildlife species in outdoor education. 7th International Outdoor Education Research Conference, University of Cape Breton Island, Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada. 5 July 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Delivering resilience and sustainable forestry in the UK – the diversity challenge! Adapting to the uncertainties of climate change and forest health. International Forest Ecosystem Management Seminar, Faculty of Forest and Environment, University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde (HNEE), Eberswalde, Germany. 29 June 2016.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2016. Wise About Woods: a new programme of training and short courses to support active woodland management. Farm Woodland Forum 2016, Farm Woodlands – Education, Research and Policy. Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co Cavan, Ireland. 21-23 June 2016
  • Wilson, E. R. 2016. Widening engagement and diversity in forestry and forest science. RFS Future Foresters Workshop. University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England. 25 May 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Trees, woods and flooding: strategies for enhancing the resilience of catchments and communities. RFS Future Foresters Lecture. Lecture Series: Flooding – A Catchment Level Approach. School of Architecture and Design, Birmingham City University, Birmingham. 12 April 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Enhancing the resilience of managed woodlands: adapting to the uncertainties of climate change and forest health. Global Change Lecture, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, King’s Buildings, Edinburgh, Scotland. 30 March 2016.
  • Parker, C., and E. R. Wilson. 2016. Promoting forestry as a second career for ex-military personnel. Forestry Learning and Development Working Group. BIFoR, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, England. 3 March 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Remarkable Trees and Woodland in Cumbria. Ambleside Natural History Society, Ambleside, Cumbria. 12 February 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Resilient Woodlands in the UK: Challenges and Opportunities. RFS Future Foresters Lecture. National School of Forestry, University of Cumbria, Ambleside, Cumbria, England. 11 February 2016.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2016. Forestry and flooding – environmental strategies for catchment management. Conference: Making our Nation More Resilient to Flooding: Designing Effective Strategies and Delivering Key Solutions to our Communities, London, England. 20 January 2016.

2015

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2015. What are the Topical Issues in Forestry Today? RFS Future Forester Lecture. Moulton College, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. 9 December 2015.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2015. Forestry careers portal – review and developments. Forestry Learning and Development Working Group, Geography Building, University of Birmingham. 3 December 2015.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2015. Emerald ash borer (EAB): the Greater Toronto experience. North West Tree Health Group. Lake District National Park Authority, Kendal, Cumbria, England. 20 November 2015.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2015. Tick bites and Lyme disease: history and best practice for reducing risk of infection. Ticks: You and Your Livelihood Workshop, Cairngorm National Park Authority, Lonach Hall, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. 18 November 2015. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small
  • *Wilson, E. R., and Z. Knight. 2015. Future foresters/arborists and forest resilience. RFS Future Foresters Lecture. Pershore College, Pershore, Worcestershire. 12 November 2015.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2015. Continuous Cover Forestry: delivering sustainable and resilient woodlands in Britain. Seminar: Applied Silviculture and Risk Management, International Forest Ecosystem Management Programme, Faculty of Forest and Environment, University for Sustainable Development Eberswalde (HNEE), Eberswalde, Germany. 7 July 2015. Link here
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2015. Biodiversity off-setting and its impacts on woodlands. Caring for Sheffield’s Woodlands Workshop and Discussion, Festival of Arts and Humanities, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, England. 27 May 2015. URL: http://www.sheffield.ac.uk/festivalah/events/woodlands
  • *Morgan, P. R., and E. R. Wilson. 2015. Pro Silva Forestry: a model for sustainable adaptive forest management. 20th Anniversary Conference, Pro Silva Bohemica. Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology, Mendel University, Brno, Czech Republic. 23 April 2015. URL: http://www.prosilvabohemica.cz/
  • Wilson, E. R., and P. R. Morgan. 2015. Continuous Cover Forestry: an alternative model for the sustainable management of woodlands and watersheds in Britain. Institute of Fisheries Management 7th Specialist Conference (Forestry and Fisheries – Where Next?), Institute of Fisheries Management, Rheged, Penrith, Cumbria. 21-23 April 2015. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small and http://www.ifm.org.uk
  • Wilson, E. R. 2015. The High Park prescribed burn 2015: managing forest ecosystems in the City of Toronto. Online Lecture Presentation. 15 April 2015. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small

 
  • Wilson, E. R. 2015. National Forestry Forum: update report. North West England Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committee, Forestry Commission. 22 February 2017.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2015. Designing with Nature: Foresters and the Forests of the Future. Forestry Society Lecture. National School of Forestry, University of Cumbria, Ambleside, Cumbria. 16 February 2015.

2014

  • Wilson, E. R. 2014. The secret life of Christmas trees. Scottish School of Forestry, Inverness College UHI, Balloch, Inverness. 6 December 2014.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2014. Citizen science and tree health: experiences from the Ancient Ash Trees in Eden Project. North West Tree Health Group. County Hall, Kendal, Cumbria. 19 November 2014.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2014. Designing resilient and sustainable woodlands in Britain: past, present and future.  Master of Forest Conservation Program, Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 22 September 2014.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2014. Fundamentals of forest stand dynamics: an approach to experiential learning for forestry students. Scottish School of Forestry, Inverness College UHI, Inverness, Scotland. 18 July 2017.

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2014. Silviculture and management of ash – best practice advice for woodland managers.  Stakeholder Workshop for Owners and Growers, Future Trees Trust – Living Ash Project. Lawshall Village Hall, Suffolk. 18 June 2014. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2014. Update on the biology of ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus):  identification and reporting of infected ash trees. Stakeholder Workshop for Owners and Growers, Future Trees Trust – Living Ash Project. Lawshall Village Hall, Suffolk. 18 June 2014. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small
  • Wilson, E. R. 2014. The Biltmore Forest School and the Cradle of Forestry in the United States. Online Presentation. 7 April 2014. URL: SlideShare pdficon_small and ResearchGate pdficon_small

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2014. How do trees and woodlands keep us fit and feeling good? Keynote Speaker. Barrow’s Wildside Celebration Event. Cumbria Wildlife Trust. The Forum, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. 28 March 2014.
  • Wilson, E. R., J. Ralph, S. Rodhouse, R. Pakenham, V. Bowman and G. Browning. 2014. Continuous Cover Forestry: delivering sustainable and resilient woodlands in Britain. Forestry and Woodland Advisory Committee, North West England, Preston, Lancashire. 6 March 2014.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2014. Aspects of root system development in planted conifer seedlings. Institute of Atmospheric and Environmental Science, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. 5 March 2014.
  • Wilson, E. R., J. Ralph, S. Rodhouse, R. Pakenham, V. Bowman and G. Browning. 2014. Continuous Cover Forestry: delivering sustainable and resilient woodlands in Britain. Penrith and the Border Forestry Think-Tank, Penrith, Cumbria. 17 January 2014.

2013

  • Morgan, P., and E. R. Wilson. 2013. Silviculture in Europe: Making the Transition to Managing Ecosystems. Society of American Foresters National Convention – Silviculture Matters. Charleston, SC, USA, 25 October 2013. 
  • Wilson, E. R., and P. Morgan. 2013. Transforming the Culture of Silviculture in British Forestry. Society of American Foresters National Convention – Silviculture Matters, Charleston, SC, USA, 25 October 2013 [Recognised as a “highlight presentation” at the convention] 
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. The application of silvicultural systems to enhance environmental quality in forested watersheds. Seminar. Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 18 October 2013.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. Silviculture re-discovered: adaption of forestry practices to promote ecological resilience in Britain. Guest Lecture. Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 17 October 2013.
  • Wilson, E. R., D. C. Malcolm, B. C. Nicoll and M.J. Krasowski. 2013. Root growth potential in seedlings of three coniferous tree species of contrasting root branching characteristics. 3rd International Congress on Planted Forests, 16-21 May 2013. Dublin, Ireland and Lisbon, Portugal. [view pdf] pdficon_small
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. Cultural values of ash. Cumbria Tree Health Group (Forestry Commission), Kendal, Cumbria. 4 April 2013.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. Woodlands and well-being: how our community forests help us stay active, creative and healthy. Wigan Wetlands and Woodlands Conference, WLCT, Haigh Hall, Wigan. 23 November 2013
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. Managing woodlands for human health and wellbeing. Seminar. Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 16 October 2013
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. The nature of health and well-being: how trees and woods keep us fit and feeling good! Research Awareness Conference. Cumbria Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Carleton Clinic, Carlisle, Cumbria. 1 August 2013.[view pdf] pdficon_small
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. Public forests, public health: the emerging evidence-base for the role of woodlands in promoting physical and psychological well-being. Well-being Conference, University of Cumbria, Brathay, Cumbria, 24 July 2013. [view pdf] pdficon_small
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2013. Natural places: Lyme disease risk management and communication. 12th UK Lyme and Tick Borne Diseases Conference, Lyme Disease Action (LDA). Lakeside Campus, University of Surrey, Guildford, Surrey, UK. 12-14th July 2013. [view pdf] pdficon_small
  • Wilson, E. R. 2014. Fundamentals of forest stand dynamics: an approach to experiential learning in professional forestry education. Scottish School of Forestry, Inverness College, Inverness, Scotland. 18 July 2014. URL: SlideShare

2012

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2012. Time-Honoured Ash Trees and their future in Cumbria: towards an action plan for ash conservation in response to Chalara ash dieback disease. Penrith and the Border Forestry Think-Tank, Penrith, Cumbria. 8 December 2012.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2012. Ash in the Lake District: towards a regional action plan in response to Chalara ash dieback disease. Extraordinary Meeting, Forestry Commission Regional Advisory Committee for North West England, Defra Offices, Crewe, 13 November 2012.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2012. Continuous cover forestry: silviculture for woodland resilience in Britain. Invited Speaker. Woodlands: past, present and future. Woodland Communication Day, Suffolk County Council. Horringer Community Centre, Horringer, Bury St Edmonds, Suffolk. 9 November 2012.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2012. The inevitability of irregularity: the evolution of Continuous Cover Forestry in Britain. Guest Lecture. Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick. 26 October 2012.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2012. Lyme disease: understanding and managing the risk of infection. Invited keynote Speaker. 11th UK Lyme and Tick-Borne Diseases Conference, Lyme Disease Action (LDA). University of Cumbria, Carlisle, Cumbria. 21 July 2012.
  • Wilson, E. R., and P. Vivekananda-Schmidt. 2012. Lost in the Woods: treatment uncertainties and ethical issues affecting patients with Lyme disease. 6th Conference on Medical Ethics and the Law, Institute of Medical Ethics, London. 10 Feb 2012. [Abstract published, www.instituteofmedicalethics.org]

2011

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2011. Managing Historic Trees and Woodland. Discovering Neighbourhood Woodlands Workshop, Grenoside Community Centre and Grenoside Woods, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield. 18 March 2011.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2011. Trees and Shrubs in their Woodland Habitat. Discovering Neighbourhood Woodlands Workshop, Grenoside Community Centre and Grenoside Woods, Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield. 18 March 2011.
  • Wilson, E. R., A. Jorgensen and A. E. van den Berg. 2011. A walk on the wild side: evaluating the restorative and stress relieving properties of contrasting woodland types in urban green space. National Student Research Conference, London. 1 October 2011.
  • Wilson, E. R., A. Jorgensen and A. E. van den Berg. 2011. Impact of inter-personal differences on the restorative effect of trees and vegetation in urban green spaces. 14th European Forum on Urban Forestry Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, 1-4 June 2011. Download: www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/TedWilsonetal.pdf/$FILE/TedWilsonetal.pdf

2010

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2010. Continuous cover silviculture at Thirlmere Forest, Cumbria. Kuru Institute of Forestry, Tampere University of Applied Sciences, Tampere, Finland, 10 May 2010
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2010. The inevitability of irregularity: the evolution of close-to-nature silviculture. Invited Lecture. Aberdeen University Forestry Society Lecture Series, Aberdeen, 20 April 2010.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2010. Lyme disease: wildlife encounters of the wrong kind! School of Outdoor Studies, University of Cumbria, Penrith, Cumbria. 21 September 2010.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2010. Lyme disease: ecology and public health. Forestry Commission Scotland, Health and Safety Conference, Barony College, Parkgate, Dumfries, Dumfries-shire, 21 September 2010.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2010. Tick bites and Lyme disease in British woodlands. Royal Forestry Society, North Wales Division, Field Meeting: Continuous Cover Forestry, Cefn Llwd, Bala. 3 June 2010.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2010. Tick bites and Lyme disease: an emerging health issue in British woodlands. Royal Forestry Society, North West England Division, Park Wood, Grizedale Forest (Forestry Commission), Ulverston, Cumbria. 6 May 2010.
  • Jorgensen, A., E. R. Wilson and A. E. van den Berg. 2010. Evaluating stress relief in urban green and open spaces: Does perceived naturalness make a difference? Trees and Forests in British Society Conference, Edinburgh Conference Centre, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh. 13-15 April 2010. (Abstract published)

2009

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2009. Veteran and worked trees in Borrowdale, Cumbria: ecology, conservation and management. Veteran and Worked Trees in the Upland Landscape Workshop, Biodiversity and Landscape History Research Institute/Sheffield Hallam University, Moorland Discovery Centre, Longshaw, Derby-shire. 26 Septmber 2009.

2008

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2008. Forest resources management in Britain: a case study from the Lake District National Park. Seminar in FOR3005 Silviculture. Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Management, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 12 September 2008.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2008. Free to grow: strategies for developing the forestry curriculum. Scottish School of Forestry, Inverness College/UHI, Inverness, 7 May 2008.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2008. Ancient trees and forestry traditions in a cultural landscape: a history of forestry in the Lake District National Park. Faculty Seminar. Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada. 18 January 2008.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2008. Forest conservation in the UK: a review of current policies and practice. Invited Master of Forest Conservation Seminar. Faculty of Forestry, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 17 January 2008.

2005

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2005. Designing remarkable woodlands: the rise of continuous cover forestry in Britain. Lancashire Woodlands Project, Myerscough College, Preston. 15 November 2005.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2005. Considerations for the management and monitoring of broadleaves in continuous cover forestry systems. CCFG Workshop. Royal Estates, Sandringham, Norfolk. 11 October 2005.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2005. Professional forestry education in the United Kingdom. Canadian Institute of Forestry Summit on Professional Forestry Education and Recruitment. Ottawa, Canada. 13-15 June 2005. (see also Leslie et al. (2007) in journals section)

2004

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2004. Monitoring transformation to continuous cover forests: experience from Glentress Forest. CCFG Workshop. Wythop Woods, Cumbria. 14 October 2004.
  • *Wilson, E. R., and J. Blyth. 2004. The history of continuous cover forestry in Scotland. Royal Scottish Forestry Society Silviculture Workshop, Inverness, 28-30 September 2004.
  • Wilson, E. R. 2004. Structural root and fine root architecture in seedlings of Pinus sylvestris and Pinus nigra spp. laricio: response to tap root excision and varying nutrient regimes. Root Biology in Plant Production Systems Conference, Eugene, Oregon. 12-13 May 2004. (Abstract published)
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2004. Britain’s woodland heritage: the development of forestry in a cultural landscape. Society of American Foresters. Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. 18 February 2004.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2004. The below-ground design of pine. Departmental Research Seminar. Department of Forestry and Natural Resources, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America. 17 February 2004.

2003

  • *Clark, J. R., and E. R. Wilson. 2003. The British and Irish tree improvement programme for ash (Fraxinus excelsior). Genetic Conservation and Management of British Native Trees. British Ecological Society Conference and Field Workshop, SNH Battleby, Perthshire. 4-5 September 2003.

2002

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2002. Root architecture: a key to success in woodland establishment. Keynote Speaker. Canadian Institute of Forestry National Conference, North Bay, Ontario. 2 October 2002.
  • *Wilson, E. R., M. G. Jones and E. Casson–DuMont. 2002. Distance learning education in forestry: the experience of the National School of Forestry. Invited paper and workshop. Faculty of Forestry, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, Canada. 9 October 2002.

2001

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2001. Design with Nature: the evolution of continuous cover forestry in eastern Canada. Keynote Speaker. Continuous Cover Forestry Group, AGM. Elgin, Scotland. 25 October 2001.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2001. Enhancing the quality of native British hardwoods. British and Irish Hardwood Improvement Programme (BIHIP), Annual Meeting, Huntley, Gloucester. 17 August 2001.

2000

  • *Wilson, E. R. 2000. The establishment of red oak in plantations. Invited paper. The Ecology, Silviculture and Management of Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Oak. Westwind Sustainable Forestry Conference 7. Bracebridge, Ontario, Canada. 1-3 November 2000.
  • *Wilson, E. R. 2000. Towards ecosystem management: 19th Century forest conditions inform 21st Century silviculture in Ontario, Canada. Ecology Seminar Series, Institute of Ecology and Resource Management, University of Edinburgh. 16 November 2000.

1999

  • Wilson, E. R. and K. C. Vitols. 1999. Transformation of red pine plantations to mixed-species, irregular-structure hardwood forests in southern Ontario. International Union of Forest Research Organisations (IUFRO) Conference: The transformation of plantation forests. Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, Scotland. 29 August-3 September 1999. (Abstract published)
  • Wilson, E. R., and K. C. Vitols. 1999. Growth potential and field performance of fall- planted container and bare-root seedlings of red oak (Quercus rubra L.). LUSTR Co-op Conference: Technologically-Advanced Forest Seedlings for Canada. North Bay, Ontario. 23-25 February 1999. (Abstract published)

1998

  • McIver, H. W., E. R. Wilson, J. Blyth, N. Shrimpton and D. C. Malcolm. 1998. Long term silviculture research at Glentress Forest, Scotland. Canadian Forest Service/BC Ministry of Forests: Conference on Long-term Silviculture Research, Victoria, BC. 25-28 October 1998. (Abstract published, see also Wilson et al. (1999) in published papers section)
  • Wilson, E. R., H.W. McIver and D.C. Malcolm. 1998. Teaching forest stand dynamics. 2nd Biennial Conference on University Education in Natural Resources, Utah State University, Logan, Utah, 7-10 March 1998. (Abstract published)

1997

  • *Wilson, E. R. 1997. A landscape approach to the sustainable management in Canada’s boreal forest. Grand Council of the Cree: Forest Strategy Workshop, Oujé-Bougoumou Cree Nation, Quebec. April 1997.

1996

  • *Wilson, E. R. 1996. Research priorities for silviculture in Ontario. Presented to Ministerial Delegation, Ministry of Forestry, People’s Republic of China. Hosted by Canadian Forest Service and Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Toronto, Ontario. May 1996.
  • Wilson, E. R. 1996. Learning Opportunities for Private Woodlot Owners in Ontario. Private Land Forestry Meeting. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, Aurora, Ontario. April, 1996.

1994

  • Wilson, E. R. 1994. Architecture and growth patterns in seedling root systems of Corsican pine and Scots pine. IUFRO Symposium on Planting Stock Performance and Quality Assessment. Ontario Forest Research Institute, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. (Abstract published) 


NOTES

  1. The archive includes details of technical and scientific presentations at conferences, workshops and seminars, and as a guest lecturer.
  2. From 2018, the listing includes short courses and workshops that have been developed as part of ongoing continuing professional development and training programmes for a range of organisations. 
  3. A selection of presentations are available to view and download from SlideShare.
  4. Those lectures denoted with * are invited or conference keynote presentations.
  5. For further information about a specific presentation, please contact me directly.

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