Fungi Recognition & Response

Fungi are interesting to people for a variety of reasons:

People are fascinated by fungi for many reasons. Some enjoy them for their culinary and medicinal value, while others are drawn to their ecological importance, whether it's the wildlife they support or their role in the natural decline of trees.

In today’s increasingly litigious society, it is vital that anyone who owns trees, works on them, or provides professional arboricultural advice has sufficient knowledge to identify fungi accurately and determine the appropriate response.

Fungi represent a huge variety in terms of size, shape, colour, appearance, texture, and more importantly in their strategies and the types of decay they cause.

What does this course offer?

• Guidance on the recognition of fungal fruiting bodies
• Knowledge of the way they gain access to their hosts
• An understanding of their life cycles
• An awareness of what they are doing inside the tree
• The ability to reach sensible conclusions as to their significance.

Is this course for you?

• If you can answer yes to any of the following questions, then our answer to you is 'yes'
• Do you climb trees for a living and want to be sure they’ll take your weight?
• Do fungi simply fascinate you and you wish you knew more about them?
• Do people ask you "what's that and what's it doing to my tree?"
• Do you know a little but wish you knew more?
• Did you perhaps learn about them years ago, and want to refresh your knowledge?
• Do you offer advice, however simple, to any of your customers about fungi and sometimes feel a little out of your depth? 

Course Dates and Price 2025:

• 7th May
• 4th November

£144 inc VAT

Venue:

The Tree Life Training Centre, Syston, Leicestershire LE7 2EN

• Times: 9.30am-4.30pm

FAQ's

• Does this course qualify for CPD: Yes
• Certificate: a Certificate of Attendance will be provided
• Refreshments: Refreshments and lunch are provided by Tree Life; please specify any dietary requirements when booking.
• Equipment Required: Note taking materials

Please email or call on 0116 260 6939 for further information or fill out the booking form to secure your space.