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Our insider offers a take from the sawmill.

'Gunshots are a different issue!': Our insider on the dangers of operating next to a small hamlet
Our insider offers a take from the sawmill.

Our forester has a novel idea for how to increase forestry production

Forester's Diary Bringing back Schedule D is the best way to boost planting, our forester writes

'Take you s*** with you, Gamekeepers': Bites from the Blog, August 2022

Bites from the blog 'Take your s*** with you, gamekeepers': Bites from the Blog, August 2022

The conference concluded with a panel discussion.

Conference What does the future hold for elm in the UK? Conference sheds some light

Technological advancements help the arb industry move forward

Battery power Technological advancements help the arb industry move forward

A Highland Bear forwarder loading 10-m logs 40 years ago

Harvesting 'They had no idea how to tackle it': Forester looks back on previous efforts to steep slopes

The Arborcare team: from left to right: Adam Pike, Simon Gaitan, Michael Cafferkey, Dean Gray and Colin Hardy.

Arborcare The Arborcare team talk history, conifer woodlands, and the cost of living crisis

Britain's blue butterflies boast a rich past

Ecology Exploring the differences and colourful histories of Britain’s blue butterflies

Award winners, sponsors and judges at the National Memorial Arboretum.

EXCELLENCE IN FORESTRY 'They are inspiring people': All the winners from this year's Excellence in Forestry Awards

There is something for everyone at APF

APF Diary 'Too much for just one day': Excitement grows as APF 2022 draws ever closer

One of Scotland's largest sawmills has all but been given the chop by BSW.

Newsletter extract Is sawmill's proposed closure a sign of things to come?

With changes in the industry, even those who were at 2018’s event were given a lot of food for thought

Big Rescue Event 'We don’t want people being injured or killed': Big Rescue Event returns with a bang

The 600-year-old ancient oak tree has been felled

Message to old trees – don’t mix with concrete

How will the rush to install artificial turf hurt our urban treescape?

Newsletter extract How will the rush to install artificial turf hurt our urban treescape?

From splitting to processing to drying, we take a look at some of the products on the market.

Buyer's guide The firewood production and handling solutions you need to know about

Either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will be the new PM

Newsletter extract When will the candidates to be PM take tree planting and the timber trade seriously?

This veteran beech tree has some two centuries on the clock and is now surrounded by other trees. However, its canopy shape suggests the tree spent its formative years growing in an open aspect situation.

Tree of the month Mother of forests – will the beech tree stay or go?

There aren’t many things Jonny Stableford can’t create with a chainsaw.

Chainsaw carving From James Bond's gun to Christmas bears - meet one of the world's best chainsaw carvers

APF is due to return in September

APF Diary 'You are never going to see all of this in one day': Latest on the APF/ARB Show 2022

The Mammoth and Scorpion Giant bring with them a host of upgrades

Machinery Taking a closer look at Ponsse's newly launched 25-tonne forwarder and 'versatile' harvester

A number of pests have spread widely across the UK

Tree pests Charting the recent spread of tree pests across the UK - and what it tells us about the future

Too often trees are planted and that's that

Newsletter extract Who looks after trees when they've been planted? Too often it's no one

Our insider has his say.

Voice 'Blaming the sawmills is a get out of jail card': Our insider on a common fence post mistake

It was another hectic month for Danny

Hand Cutting 'Send in the clowns!': 'Cowboy' tree surgeons only add to our young forester's woes

The 1165 has easily adapted to its terrain.

Machinery 'The visibility is great': Tigercat's 23-tonne harvester impresses in tough terrain

Ryan Reynolds might be the talk of the town but the real work is happening at Maelor Forest Nurseries

Nursery tour Move over Ryan, Blake and Rob: Inside the 'super nursery' on Britain's tree-planting frontline

Care is taken with each and every tree shelter at Tubex's Welsh home

Tree shelters 'We like to think ahead of the curve': Tubex chiefs on raising standards and tree shelters' future

Digital solutions for forestry will be at the heart of Interforst when it returns on Sunday

Newsletter extract Forestry has changed and Interforst is perfect chance to see what's to come

Attendees included representatives from Confor and Forestry Journal.

Future Trees Trust Oak, birch, cherry and sweet chestnut: Looking to timber's future

Stock image of beer

Forester's Diary 'I must have been under drinking age': Queen's Jubilee has our forester reminiscing

L-R: Jeremy Hunt, Rishi Sunak, Suella Braverman and Penny Mordaunt are among the candidates to be the new PM

Newsletter extract What have the candidates to be the new PM said about tree planting?

Members have had their say.

Bites from the Blog 'We need to take action on Tilhill's new payment system': Bites from the Blog, July 2022

Horse logging was one of the show's 'mane' events

Elmia Wood Elmia Wood 2022: Our best unseen pictures from forestry fair

John McNee has had his say.

Letter from the editor 'Some in the industry are now praying for a recession': Letter from the editor, July 22

Ulrica Fors Stenmarck, CEO of AS Fors MW (Farma).

Elmia Wood Elmia Wood (Pt. 4): New forwarder is fitting tribute to forestry legend

Vimek’s new eight-wheeled forwarder, the NG 870.1, was the star of its demonstration zone.

Elmia Wood Elmia Wood (Pt. 2): Introducing Vimek's new eight-wheeled forwarder

Malwa’s new 8-wheeled 980 attracted a large amount of interest at the show

Elmia Wood Elmia Wood (Pt. 3): Malwa's new 'big but agile' harvester and battery-powered combi machine

Jan-Olov Viklund and colleagues from Profi Production AB with the Swedish-made Profi 54 harvester.

Elmia Wood Elmia Wood returns (Pt. 1): Sniffer dogs, spruce bark beetles, Neuson and Profi Production

Some of the biggest names in the sector feature in the guide

Buyer's guide Buyer's guide: The +750 kg chippers you need to know about

'What goes around comes around': Malcolm takes on thieves in Tree Gang Pt. 45

Tree Gang 'What goes around comes around': Malcolm takes on thieves in Tree Gang Pt. 45

Contractors could face a 10-week wait for payment under Tilhill's new system

Newsletter extract No surprise to see storm brewing over Tilhill's payment change

Husqvarna, Echo and Kärcher are among those to feature in our guide

Buyer's guide Buyer's Guide: The top on-the-ground-chainsaws

Oak trees can be found across the UK

Veteran trees What does future hold for grand old oak trees in conflict with concrete?

MAIN: Monterey pine (Pinus radiata) has a highly restricted natural distribution in California, western USA, but is now planted throughout the southern hemisphere as a commercial softwood conifer called radiata pine.

Pests and diseases What threat does recently discovered pine processionary moth pose to the UK's trees?

About 100 hectares of larch planted on land adjacent to Kilmun Arboretum are due to be felled this year

How an arboretum is helping foresters choose new species for climate fight

Ponsse was able to demonstrate the effectiveness of its forwarders in the Forestry Arena.

Royal Highland Show Forestry in focus for Royal Highland Show’s landmark year

Gabriella Jardine, an arborist apprentice at the RHS Garden Bridgewater, shares her story

Women in ARB 'It’s definitely not a job for the faint hearted!': Women in Arb - Gabriella Jardine

Stakeholders from across the industry joined the meeting.

APPGF Ministers urged to cut tree planting red tape (APPGF June 2022)

The arboretum today covers 22 acres.

ARBORETA Exploring the history, architectural features and trees of Lincoln Arboretum

Stock image of food packaging on shop shelves

Newsletter extract Not hard to imagine knock-on effect of planting woes

Nathalie and her husband Kezz manage Northumbria Forestry.

Interview From catwalks to chainsaws and OnlyFans: Meet forestry's Dirtiest Girl in the World

'Unless we start thinning there's going to be a major shortage': Our insider on learning from past mistakes

Voice 'Unless we start thinning there's going to be a major shortage': Our insider on learning from past mistakes

Fast growth Leyland cypress hedges need to be cut and trimmed on a regular basis, but this should not be carried out during the official close season – March 1 to August 31.

CIRCLE: The goldcrest is Britain’s smallest native bird.

Ecology What responsibilities do arborists have towards goldcrests and conifers?

A view of the site

Root protection How innovative technology is being used to protect city's treasured trees