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Canopy Cover Challenge Network (Workshop II)
October 16, 2019 @ 10:30 am - 3:30 pm

Aim of the day:
In the second of our Tevi Challenge Networks on the topic of increasing tree cover in Cornwall we’ll be exploring the local business opportunities presented by the Forest for Cornwall: a flagship programme to increase local canopy cover by 2% in the next 10 years, agreed recently by Cornwall Council in the Climate Action Plan.
Who is this event for:
Landowners, landscapers, arborists, environmental consultants, gardeners, nursery owners, and sustainable product innovators.
Plan for the day:
10.30 – Registration and networking
11.00 – Summary of workshop I and aims of this challenge network
11.15 – The Forest for Cornwall plan and the role for SMEs
11.45 – Environmental Growth Investments case study
12.15 – Lunch and networking
13.45 – Growing a supply of local tree stock (Group discussion)
14.30 – Developing a supply of sustainable tree planting sundries and skills (Group discussion)
15.15 – Tevi grant support
15.45 – Close