Identification of Wood: 5-9 February 2007
The course is designed for people working with wood: botanists,
archaeologists, conservators, furniture and picture restorers, and
workers in forensic science and allied professions.
The course will include the following:
* Detailed study of wood structure for both hardwoods and
softwoods using light microscopy.
* Methods used for the identification of wood including keys,
tables, atlases, computer systems and comparison with
authenticated material.
* Two days devoted to lectures and practical identification
sessions concentrating on archaeological charcoal and
waterlogged wood, root woods and decorative veneers and timbers.
* Tours of the reference collection of microscope slides (Jodrell
Laboratory) and wood collection (Museum of Economic Botany).
Course Tutors: Peter Gasson and Rowena Gale (Jodrell
Laboratory, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew)
Maximum number of participants: 10
Course fee: £400 per person. This includes registration pack and
course materials, but not travel or accommodation, which must be
booked by students themselves. Advice on accommodation may
be supplied on request.
For further details please contact:
Dr Peter Gasson,
Jodrell Laboratory,
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB. UK.
tel: +44-(0)20-8332-5330
email: [log in to unmask]
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