Engagement Plan Elements
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Logo – Designed
Introductory film – Completed
Programme of events – In development
Mobile display – In development
Computer game – Commissioned
Events Programme
• Edinburgh International Science Festival
 Family drop-in event, 10th April, confirmed
• TechFest (Aberdeen)
 3rd and 4th September, tbc
• British Science Festival (Swansea)
 6th to 9th September, tbc
• London Science Festival
 19th to 26th October, tbc
Other Events Possibilities
• TweedLove (Peebles)
 14th to 30th May, tbc
• The ARB Show (Westonbirt)
 3rd to 4th June, tbc
Mobile Display
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Strong eye catching images
Clear take home message
Summary of activities
Follow up/get involved
PROTREE: WORKING WITH NATURE
In nature, trees coexist with pests
and diseases. Changes in tree
populations are part of nature and
happen as new threats emerge. The
PROTREE project is exploring how
natural processes can be harnessed
to foster greater resilience among
trees and woodlands.
Computer Game
• Commissioned from Hyper Luminal Games
• Survival strategy game
• Player controls variables that will influence
resilience to pests and diseases
• Deployed at events within a mobile unit
• Available online (mobile…)
Players create a
forested
landscape that is
viewed from
above
Strategy can
be changed
during cycles
of play
Players will also see
various data screens
that will build their
knowledge and
understanding
Success in the game will
be a combination of
measures of forest
health and the
profitability of timber
production
What Next?
• Note dates of events and volunteer to help
• Be creative and think up activities that will
communicate your messages
• Set up a small working group to provide
advice during the development of the game