University of Surrey, Rik Medlik Building, Guidlford, Surrey, GU2 7XH

TIME: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

WHY TREES MATTER: FROM OUR PERSONAL JOURNEYS TO HELPING THE PLANET

Be inspired by Woodland Wonder in the Surrey Hills National Landscape and beyond at this year’s Symposium hosted by the University of Surrey.

We will be joined in our Woodland Wonder marketplace by local businesses providing nature based experiences, artists inspired by woodlands, forestry advisory services, partners and much more. Enjoy some light refreshments in the marketplace which will be followed by our Symposium in the lecture theatre. This will include…

Welcome from:

• Prof Richard Murphy, Programme Director Centre for Environment and Sustainability University of Surrey
• Kathy Atkinson, Chair of the Surrey Hills Board

A live performance from Freewheelers Theatre and Media Company, as premiered at this year’s WonderDusk event at Box Hill in September.

Personal stories and perspectives: Why do woodlands matter? What do trees mean to you?

• Sir William Worsley, Chair of the Forestry Commission
• Tom Hill, Tree & Woodland Advisor National Trust & Ancient Tree Forum Trustee
• Cora Pfarre, Head Forester Maydencroft

Followed by a Q&A – we want to hear from you! Send in your questions for our panel to surreyhills@surreycc.gov.uk

Personal stories and perspectives: Why do woodlands matter? What do trees mean to you?

• Sir William Worsley, Chair of the Forestry Commission
• Tom Hill, Tree & Woodland Advisor National Trust & Ancient Tree Forum Trustee
• Cora Pfarre, Head Forester Maydencroft

Followed by a Q&A - we want to hear from you! Send in your questions for our panel to surreyhills@surreycc.gov.uk