The FSu's Gardening School is presenting a one-day tree risk assessment course on March 20th in Reykir, Ölfus. Instructed by Aaron Shearer, a Land and Forest Iceland expert, the course covers crucial tree condition evaluation and hazard identification. Registration closes March 6th.

The curriculum includes theoretical sessions on:

• Common tree problems.

• Tree health and defensive mechanisms.

• Hazard assessment.

• Responses to stress, damage, and pruning.

The second section of this course provides practical, hands-on experience covering:

• Tree risk assessment.

• Inspection methodologies.

• The distinction between comprehensive and visual assessments.

• The development of intervention plans based on assessment findings.

The second part of the course is practical, where you will be able to review.

Instruction: Aaron Shearer, specialist at Land and Forest Iceland (MarborA MSc).

Time: Thursday, March 20, 9-15 at the Gardening School in Reykir, Ölfus.

Registration via email: gardyrkjuskolinn@fsu.is.

Deadline for registration: 6 March