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APF 2024

The competition proved to be a high point of 2024's APF

'It is growing every year': The World Poleclimbing Championships at APF 2024

Delegates were able to see permanently captive Pipistrelle bats close up

Delegates were able to see permanently captive Pipistrelle bats close up

Tree cutters branch out for ‘tiny’ bats

A collection of the ‘dinosaur trees’ is thriving at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex.

A collection of the ‘dinosaur trees’ is thriving at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex.

‘Dinosaur trees’ thrive at Wakehurst

Oxford Coroner's Court

Oxford Coroner's Court

Teenage tree surgeon with close connection to Gary Lineker killed at work

Sean with the Italian-built C4 TMV 40V ride-on/remote-controlled tracked mulcher

Sean with the Italian-built C4 TMV 40V ride-on/remote-controlled tracked mulcher

Why Arbforest is promoting Italian-built ride-on mulcher

Avant demonstrated a range of its products during APF 2024

Avant demonstrated a range of its products during APF 2024

Avant hits milestone machinery count in the UK - but isn't stopping just yet

Editor John McNee had a go behind the controls of a Neomach for himself

Editor John McNee had a go behind the controls of a Neomach for himself

Introducing Neomach and its range of compact loaders

A wide variety of climbing equipment features in our 2024 buyer's guide

A wide variety of climbing equipment features in our 2024 buyer's guide

The best climbing equipment for arborists in 2024

Filtermech will be offering sales, service, and parts support for the manufacturer's compact loaders and attachments.

Filtermech will be offering sales, service, and parts support for the manufacturer's compact loaders and attachments.

New Avant dealer for Yorkshire

A view from the nursery

A View from the Nursery

What can the UK learn from the urban trees of Budapest?

The iconic tree was illegally felled last year

The iconic tree was illegally felled last year

Sycamore Gap Tree's legacy lives on through new initiative

People gather around the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland National Park. The

People gather around the stump of the Sycamore Gap tree in Northumberland National Park. The

‘Rollercoaster of emotions’ in year since felling of Sycamore Gap tree

There are only 16 recorded Sorbus torminalis, commonly known as wild service trees or chequers, in Denbighshire.

There are only 16 recorded Sorbus torminalis, commonly known as wild service trees or chequers, in Denbighshire.

Rare 'sweets and beer' tree saved for future

David Blackwood took up the position in July. Here he is pictured at Northern Irish dealer M Large's recent open day

David Blackwood took up the position in July. Here he is pictured at Northern Irish dealer M Large's recent open day

New GreenMech sales director tells of joy at joining 'British success story'

The saws feature a brushless motor that generates a 1.6kW of maximum output power that is comparable to 35cc 2 stroke petrol chainsaw.

The saws feature a brushless motor that generates a 1.6kW of maximum output power that is comparable to 35cc 2 stroke petrol chainsaw.

Makita unveils new range of battery-powered forestry chainsaws

Husqvarna's 25m World Poleclimbing Championships was, as always, an APF highlight

Husqvarna's 25m World Poleclimbing Championships was, as always, an APF highlight

APF 2024 comes to a close as packed events programme delights

This holm oak planted some twenty years ago when this North London shopping plaza was built was appropriately and tastefully ‘pruned and sheared’ to suit the situation.

This holm oak planted some twenty years ago when this North London shopping plaza was built was appropriately and tastefully ‘pruned and sheared’ to suit the situation.

Trees and concrete: An irresistible force meets a rigid object

Dr John Grimshaw will leave the site to become editor-in chief of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Dr John Grimshaw will leave the site to become editor-in chief of Curtis’s Botanical Magazine by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Arboretum director to step down after 12-year stint as he makes career change

The significance of urban trees is understood by those making the decisions; they just can't prioritise them

The significance of urban trees is understood by those making the decisions; they just can't prioritise them

How do we convince decision makers to prioritise urban trees?

Jo Hedger was presented with the award on the first day of this year's AA Conference

Jo Hedger was presented with the award on the first day of this year's AA Conference

'Inspirational' figure named this year's Arboricultural Association Award winner

The show highlights both the beauty and versatility of this tree and the destructive effect of ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus).

The show highlights both the beauty and versatility of this tree and the destructive effect of ash dieback disease (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus).

Rising from the ashes - new exhibition celebrates the resilience of ash

The group includes Annalize Wright, who previously featured in essentialARB's Women in Arb series

The group includes Annalize Wright, who previously featured in essentialARB's Women in Arb series

Arborists plan Hadrian's Wall trek to raise vital cash for cancer charity

Clumping bamboo is safer than running bamboo, but not completely so.

Clumping bamboo is safer than running bamboo, but not completely so.

Invasive species

Bamboo is the new Japanese knotweed

The FSI B31-980 features the same narrow design as the B31-749

The FSI B31-980 features the same narrow design as the B31-749

FSI will demonstrate 'powerful' new stump grinder during APF

A John Deere emblem is among the items to be auctioned off for charity

A John Deere emblem is among the items to be auctioned off for charity

Unique artwork up for grabs during APF to aid Air Ambulance Service

Neil Davies becomes the 28th person to assume the role

Neil Davies becomes the 28th person to assume the role

Arboricultural Association appoints new chair

Big as he was, Doug turned and legged it

Big as he was, Doug turned and legged it

'You capitalist Nazi!': Things get tricky for Malcolm in Tree Gang Pt. 58

A small selection of the people and machines to have featured on our pages during the last three decades

A small selection of the people and machines to have featured on our pages during the last three decades

FJ at 30: How forestry magazine has evolved with the times

Forestry Journal is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout September

Forestry Journal is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout September

Forestry Journal launches special £30 offer to celebrate 30th anniversary

The long-suffering Mrs X?

The long-suffering Mrs X?

Tales from the trees

'I suppose the person to ask would be Mrs X, or maybe Lucy': Tales (August 2024)

Dave Hamill put the saw through its paces during several recent jobs.

Dave Hamill put the saw through its paces during several recent jobs.

Chainsaw review

'What a fantastic chainsaw': Husqvarna T542i XP review

Up to 1,900 places are available over the next two years

Up to 1,900 places are available over the next two years

Forestry firms offered near-100-per-cent funding to train HGV drivers

Yvette Freeman, pictured during 2024’s ARB Show, is hoping to use her experience of arriving late in the industry to help others.

Yvette Freeman, pictured during 2024’s ARB Show, is hoping to use her experience of arriving late in the industry to help others.

'Age shouldn't be a barrier': The former cop who turned to arb later in life

The partnership sees Terex Green-tec machines sold in the UK for the first time

The partnership sees Terex Green-tec machines sold in the UK for the first time

Dealer appointed for Terex's new dedicated tree-care wing

While traditionally seen as a forestry show, APF also caters for arborists, with many of the industry's biggest names in attendance

While traditionally seen as a forestry show, APF also caters for arborists, with many of the industry's biggest names in attendance

APF 2024 preview

Why no arborist should miss this year's APF Exhibition

Dipperfox’s stump grinders proved a secret weapon for one firm

Dipperfox’s stump grinders proved a secret weapon for one firm

How Dipperfox's stump grinders transformed one arb business

An arborist from the UK, now living and working in and around Oslo, Norway, Richard Rule made the move in 2017.

An arborist from the UK, now living and working in and around Oslo, Norway, Richard Rule made the move in 2017.

Contractor profile

How an English tree surgeon made it big in Norway

Common walnuts.

Common walnuts.

Trees of the world

Why the walnut tree may be one of the world's most underappreciated

Dr Mark Johnston has published more than 50 research papers during his five decades in arb and urban forestry

Dr Mark Johnston has published more than 50 research papers during his five decades in arb and urban forestry

One of UK's leading tree experts publishes autobiography

Nearly 90 per cent of UK adults underestimate the benefits of urban trees, a new survey has found

Nearly 90 per cent of UK adults underestimate the benefits of urban trees, a new survey has found

Vast majority of UK adults 'underestimate cooling effect of urban trees'

The Big Rescue Event was once again an essential training day with a difference

The Big Rescue Event was once again an essential training day with a difference

Big Rescue Event

'We can save lives': The story of the 2024 Big Rescue Event

The Worky Quad can perform multiple task

The Worky Quad can perform multiple task

Worky Quad added to GGM Group range

Sam Brown, now a senior figure at Natural Resources Wales, previously worked for Tilhill

Sam Brown, now a senior figure at Natural Resources Wales, previously worked for Tilhill

Senior NRW figure among new fellows appointed by ICF

Warranty support and repair will be offered through Screwfix’s fast and reliable repair service

Warranty support and repair will be offered through Screwfix’s fast and reliable repair service

Stihl announces partnership with major UK retailer

DJB Machinery will distribute ARBMAX's products across mainland Britain

DJB Machinery will distribute ARBMAX's products across mainland Britain

Northern Ireland-based woodchipper manufacturer announces new dealer

Xander feeding the chipper for a job, for Savills, on Muckrach Estate, Dulnain Bridge.

Xander feeding the chipper for a job, for Savills, on Muckrach Estate, Dulnain Bridge.

contractor profile

How one arb contractor turned his business into a family affair

The Technical Tees are said to be “designed for those who demand both style and functionality in their activewear”

The Technical Tees are said to be “designed for those who demand both style and functionality in their activewear”

Arbortec promises 'style and functionality' with new T-shirts

Investing in the Avant 635, Tree Peaks gained access to a powerful and efficient machine

Investing in the Avant 635, Tree Peaks gained access to a powerful and efficient machine

'Game-changing': Tree surgeon turns to ‘perfect’ Avant

The RP4L is one of three attachments now approved by Network Rail

The RP4L is one of three attachments now approved by Network Rail

MenSe brush cutters approved for use by Network Rail

Over 3,300 native trees have been planted by over 600 volunteers, using new non-plastic and the more traditional tree guards.

Over 3,300 native trees have been planted by over 600 volunteers, using new non-plastic and the more traditional tree guards.

How the National Arboretum is 'moving away' from plastic tree shelters

Jo Aston, chair at NI Water; Matt Huddlestone, senior outreach manager for the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland; DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir and Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water.

Jo Aston, chair at NI Water; Matt Huddlestone, senior outreach manager for the Woodland Trust Northern Ireland; DAERA Minister, Andrew Muir and Dr Sara Venning, CEO NI Water.

'Ambitions' plans to plant 1m trees in NI nearly hit significant milestone

Experts are seeking solutions to the growing problem

Experts are seeking solutions to the growing problem

How climate change effects are being felt by trees at famous park

Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control.

Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control.

Is it time to give professionals responsibility for weedkiller storage?

The fund can support courses in timber marketing

The fund can support courses in timber marketing

Forestry and Arboriculture Training Fund reopens - don't miss out

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