Institutul de Arboricultură.

The Institute of Arboriculture, in partnership with the Faculty of Forestry of Brașov and the Romanian Association of Arboriculture, is organizing the "Arboricultural Morphophysiology Course" with Giovanni Morelli, Stefano Tedioli, and Stefania Gasperini.

Introduction

The form of trees is the physical expression of the dynamic relationship that binds each specimen to its surrounding environment, including its physical context.

The shape follows rules that can be traced back to the principles of tree architecture.

Thanks to morphophysiology, tree architecture can then be interpreted as a transitory expression of the tree's inner balance.

The general predictability of the architectural and morphophysiological evolution of a tree also allows us, starting from the visual assessment, to reconstruct its past and predict its future, even in case of possible interferences, such as pruning. Similarly, the relationship between the different parts of the tree allows us to assess the extent and organisation of the root system starting from the study of the crown.

The course aims to provide the fundamental skills for using tree architecture and morphophysiology for arboricultural, agronomic, diagnostic and design purposes.

Programme

The course will be led by Dr. Giovanni Morelli, professional and consultant ETT certified and TRAQ and QTRA qualified, and Stefano Tedioli an arborist ETW certified. Support for translation: Stefania Gasperini.

The course will be spread over three days, with both theoretical and practical activities to reinforce what has been learned in the classroom.

Topics:

• The tree form: time, space and plastic movement;
• The tree form: growth, development and modularity;
• Branching and architectural unit;
• Architectural models;
• Partial reiteration, total sequential reiteration, metamorphism and mortality;
• The sequence of development;
• Anticipated, delayed and traumatic total reiterations;
• Morphophysiological analysis (presentation of case studies)
• The morphophysiological approach: energy balance, hormonal balance and mechanical balance;
• Phases and stages of crown development;
• Phases and stages of root system development;
• Phases and stages of stem development;
• Structural implications of the morphophysiological evolution of the tree: mechanical models;
• Morphophysiology and stability of the tree (presentation of case studies);
• Morphophysiology and pruning (presentation of case studies);
• Morphophysiology and consolidation (presentation of case studies).

Course structure

• Day 1: classroom - theory lesson;
• Day 2: theory lesson in the morning, field lesson/practical activity in the afternoon;
• Day 3: field lesson/practical activity.

The practical activity on the 3rd day may also include exercises by the participants, who will be able to work at height (tree climbing) and/or using a platform.

Timetable: 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Teaching materials and articles will be provided.

Language

The course will take place in Italian and English.

Cost

The fee is €420 and includes:

• Access to the course
• Teaching materials
• Lunch and coffe breaks for 3 days

Once you register on the form you will receive a pro-forma invoice. Bank transfer is the only possible method of payment. After payment you will be enroled in the course and will receive the tax-deductible invoice.

Location

The course will take place in Brasov, located in the south of the Transylvania region.

Getting there:

• By air: Nearest airport is Brasov Airport (GHV). This airport has only recently been open and there are not very many routes operating from here. Other options are Bucharest Airport (OTP) and Sibiu Airport (SBZ), each a few hours away by train.
• By train: there are direct trains conecting Brasov with Vienna and the rest of Europe. Bear in mind that due to major rail improvement works taking place at the moment there are always long delays on this line.
• By car, click here for Google Maps address.