Lose the Laurel, Bring the Beech

Kent High Weald Partnership is hosting a free educational day for student landscape architects to learn about invasive plant species and the issues they cause that can be mitigated through planting decisions. It will give students a chance to connect with real landscape examples and conservationists.

There will be 4 guest speakers from an array of organisations:

Harry Reece: Woodland Officer at Kent High Weald Partnership

David Scully: Landscape and Biodiversity Officer for Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Anna James: An expert on invasive species for South East Water

Sophie Wise: Event organiser and Nature Reserves Operative at Crowborough Town Council

The day is free and within a day trip on trains from London.

Day schedule (11:00am – 3:00pm)

11:00am – Welcome & Introductions

11:00-12:00 – Setting the Scene and Historical Woodland Walk

12:15pm – Hands-on Laurel Clearance

1pm – Guest Speaker: Anna James

Expert talk on invasive plant management

1:30pm – Lunch Break

2pm – 2:30pm - Exploring Native Alternatives

2:30 – 3:00pm - Talk from David Scully

Address: Sherwood Lake& woodlands, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 3LZ