Northam Master treegrower Course July 2017

If you are interested in using trees on your property, the Australian Master TreeGrower course gives you skills and contacts to meet your particular interests and circumstances.

The program is flexible and will be adapted to suit the interests of participants. The approach is non-prescriptive as it is recognized that everyone’s situation is unique.  DAY 1 is FREE - but RSVP required for catering

What: An 8-day course for landowners using trees for conservation and profit.
When:  Day 1 Friday 28 July.  Continues Fri every fortnight.  9am - 4pm.
Where: Northam (venue to be confirmed)
Cost:   $200 (ex GST) - a contribution to food & materials
Food:  Lunches and morning/afternoon teas provided.
Gear:  Paid-up participants receive a MTG hat, MTG gate sign, tree measuring tape, course notes, certificate and more.

Format (it’s not your usual course):

• Morning presentations by experienced landowners, industry members and recognized experts covering topics of interest to participants.  
• Afternoon tours to inspect and learn from local examples of trees and revegetation being managed by landowners.  Tours include hands-on activities.

For more information or to register contact Richard Moore; mob. 0429 926 731 or email. [email protected]

1. Fri 28 July
   Introduction, multi-purpose tree growing, field visit to local examples
2. Sat 29 July
   Markets for tree products, environmental services from trees, field tour
3. Fri 11 August
   Tree and forest measurement, field exercise
4. Sat 12 August
   Tree establishment, growth and management, field visit to local examples
5. Fri 25 August
   Integrating trees with farming – local examples
6. Sat 26 August
   SW Agroforestry Network field day, managing native bush and more
7. Fri 8 September
   Integrating trees into rural landscapes, trees for aesthetics
8. Sat 9 September
   Economic aspects of tree growing, partners in trees and revegetation