Forestry Journal

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The lord's excavator had a run-in with a lodgepole pine

'It’s refreshing working for a lord who gets involved': Danny takes on a new recruit

This year's APF will see the return of the UK Forwarder Driving Championships

This year's APF will see the return of the UK Forwarder Driving Championships

APF chief details efforts to get the 'big boys' involved

Lucy Phillips splits her time between her role at Scottish Woodlands and the NSF’s Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship.

Lucy Phillips splits her time between her role at Scottish Woodlands and the NSF’s Professional Forester Degree Apprenticeship.

How the UK's only forester degree apprenticeship is expanding horizons

The UK did make progress in its tree planting last year, but it still fell short of what is needed

The UK did make progress in its tree planting last year, but it still fell short of what is needed

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

When it comes to tree planting progress, two things can be true at once

Matt at a site meeting with a supplier to assess timber quality.

Matt at a site meeting with a supplier to assess timber quality.

Pine, pine and more pine: A week in the life of a Bedmax timber buyer

Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control.

Keith Gallacher of Complete Weed Control.

Is it time to give professionals responsibility for weedkiller storage?

The UK’s first Alstor 850 Combi was put to work in Shropshire.

The UK’s first Alstor 850 Combi was put to work in Shropshire.

How the UK's first Alstor 850C is delivering an 'all-star performance'

Major brands feature in our latest buyer's guide

Major brands feature in our latest buyer's guide

The ultimate guide to 2024's best 750kg+ woodchippers

Ostrya japonica leaves and fruit.

Ostrya japonica leaves and fruit.

A view from the nursery

A View from the Nursery

The success of green cities is only possible with a better knowledge of trees

Malcolm and the gang had their hands full

Malcolm and the gang had their hands full

'It could be a grave': Malcolm makes an unexpected discovery in Tree Gang Pt. 57

The arboretum is complete with a wide variety of species

The arboretum is complete with a wide variety of species

'A hidden northern gem': Exploring Houghall College Arboretum

Drago Pintar officially opens the new manufacturing hub, marking a significant step in his 30-year journey at Uniforest

Drago Pintar officially opens the new manufacturing hub, marking a significant step in his 30-year journey at Uniforest

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Uniforest's significant step another example of forestry's innovation

Wiltshire Dave's attempt at organising a tug of war didn't go to plan ...

Wiltshire Dave's attempt at organising a tug of war didn't go to plan ...

Tales from the trees

'I looked on in horror': Tales from the Trees (June 2024)

Steve Reed is Labour's first environment secretary since 2010

Steve Reed is Labour's first environment secretary since 2010

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

All change at Defra. What will it mean for forestry?

Members have shared a number of stunning pictures on the blog in recent weeks

Members have shared a number of stunning pictures on the blog in recent weeks

Bites from the blog

Bites From the Blog

'DO NOT open that can of worms!': Bites from the Blog (June 2024)

Almost out for the count – small tortoiseshell once the most widespread and common butterfly in gardens has shown a slump in numbers which experts think is at least partly due to the effects of an exotic natural enemy.

Almost out for the count – small tortoiseshell once the most widespread and common butterfly in gardens has shown a slump in numbers which experts think is at least partly due to the effects of an exotic natural enemy.

The vital role arborists could play in preserving UK's butterfly population

Elongated clusters of 20–40 spectacular coral red flowers dangle from the tips of each branch.

Elongated clusters of 20–40 spectacular coral red flowers dangle from the tips of each branch.

Trees of the world

What do a national icon and burning at the stake have in common? The ceibo tree

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Despite being such a vital professional, you won't hear any mention of arboriculture during this general election

Won't somebody think of the arborists this election time

Matjaz Gracner with one of Uniforest’s new winches.

Matjaz Gracner with one of Uniforest’s new winches.

'A lot of customers need it': Why Uniforest launched its new X-Power winches

Pierre Roy with Portable Winch’s new PCW4500 two-stroke winch.

Pierre Roy with Portable Winch’s new PCW4500 two-stroke winch.

Why Portable Winch chose a two-stroke engine for its new machine

Mikko Turunen, right, and Lauri Autio on the John Deere stand

Mikko Turunen, right, and Lauri Autio on the John Deere stand

'A really big thing': John Deere chiefs give the lowdown on the new H Series

Norbert Schalx with the impressive J20

Norbert Schalx with the impressive J20

ProSilva's 'tilting forwarder' makes quite the impression

Mojca Fain was delighted to launch Krpan’s new winches.

Mojca Fain was delighted to launch Krpan’s new winches.

Winches, timber cranes, and firewood processors: Krpan goes big at KWF

Timmo, left, and Poul Thuesen with Euromatic’s 8230TH harvester.

Timmo, left, and Poul Thuesen with Euromatic’s 8230TH harvester.

The inside story of the 'Silvatec revival' led by a 'little-known' Danish firm

Sales representative L’udo Kamenik on LKT's KWF Tagung stand

Sales representative L’udo Kamenik on LKT's KWF Tagung stand

LKT and its hopes of returning to the UK market one day

Eschlböck Sales manager Alexander Eschlböck-Kumschier outlined his firm’s big plans for the UK market.

Eschlböck Sales manager Alexander Eschlböck-Kumschier outlined his firm’s big plans for the UK market.

'High-quality Austrian-made products': Eschlböck plots UK return

Niklas Lefevre with Rottne’s new RK220 crane and H11E harvester.

Niklas Lefevre with Rottne’s new RK220 crane and H11E harvester.

'Many points are improved': The key changes Rottne has made to its new crane

Vosch CEO Aloys van Osch

Vosch CEO Aloys van Osch

'It is immense': How Vosch is putting control at heart of new grapples

Kristian Laurell with the 850H, a dedicated harvester version

Kristian Laurell with the 850H, a dedicated harvester version

How Alstor is taking on the 'big boys' and winning (sort of)

Stewart Kelly, Pewag’s UK MD, told FJ about his return to forestry following a brief hiatus.

Stewart Kelly, Pewag’s UK MD, told FJ about his return to forestry following a brief hiatus.

'It is a totally different game': How Pewag is setting the standard for tracks

Major brands such as Ego, Husqvarna, and Oregon feature in our 2024 guide

Major brands such as Ego, Husqvarna, and Oregon feature in our 2024 guide

Our 2024 guide to the latest rear-handled chainsaws

Tens of thousands of visitors will head to Warwickshire for APF 2024

Tens of thousands of visitors will head to Warwickshire for APF 2024

'I do fondly look back to the old days’: APF chief on latest show preparations

Electrical components were bugging our sawmill insider

Electrical components were bugging our sawmill insider

You know when you have the urge to punch someone on the nose - Voice

Thousands of visitors headed into the woods for KWF Tagung's return

Thousands of visitors headed into the woods for KWF Tagung's return

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

KWF Tagung exceeded all expectations - even if the weather didn't

Battery-powered tools can transform work for hand cutters and arborists

Battery-powered tools can transform work for hand cutters and arborists

Stihl to be convinced? Here's why a move to battery power could be for you

Main: After English yew and English oak, sweet chestnut is the longest-lived tree in the UK. Pictured is a very old sweet chestnut situated alongside an Elizabethan mansion in Hampshire; probably not a lot of difference in their ages.

Main: After English yew and English oak, sweet chestnut is the longest-lived tree in the UK. Pictured is a very old sweet chestnut situated alongside an Elizabethan mansion in Hampshire; probably not a lot of difference in their ages.

Tree of the month

Tree of the Month

Are Britain's sweet chestnut in trouble? It’s a subject worthy of investigation

Georgia Heard with Andrew Heard Logs’ latest bit of kit, a Posch K-710 a-Vario firewood producer.

Georgia Heard with Andrew Heard Logs’ latest bit of kit, a Posch K-710 a-Vario firewood producer.

Women in forestry

Women in Forestry

TikTok, Posch and firewood: How Georgia Heard is inspiring future Lumberjills

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

Sir Ed Davey (left), Sir Keir Starmer (centre), and Rishi Sunak are among those vying for votes

General election

Ranking the main parties and their forestry-related pledges

Simon and bear along with his Manpa tools, which he favours.

Simon and bear along with his Manpa tools, which he favours.

Chainsaw carving

How Simon Archer swapped fine art for chainsaw carving

Our forester appears to be less than impressed with the focus on peatland restoration

Our forester appears to be less than impressed with the focus on peatland restoration

Forester's diary

Forester's Diary

'A less rich habitat than upland moorland peat is difficult to imagine' - Diary

Plants for planting are subject to physical checks at new border control posts.

Plants for planting are subject to physical checks at new border control posts.

The major implications UK's new border inspections could have on forestry

Graham Vincent on stage with one of his handmade violins.

Graham Vincent on stage with one of his handmade violins.

How locally-sourced British timber helps one musician hit the right notes

Interest rates on larger purchases are showing signs of easing, making now a good time to invest.

Interest rates on larger purchases are showing signs of easing, making now a good time to invest.

How best to fund new forestry machinery purchases

The ICF’s harvesting and marketing tour group.

The ICF’s harvesting and marketing tour group.

Tenders, forest roads and badgers: The challenges of timber harvesting and marketing

Thousands of guests headed to Westonbirt for 2024's ARB Show

Thousands of guests headed to Westonbirt for 2024's ARB Show

Reports of ARB Show's demise have been greatly exaggerated

The first two cohorts on the degree apprenticeship programme, pictured at Ambleside. The group photo also shows Mark Tomlinson (kneeling in the front row) and apprentice link tutor Emily Dixon (far right).

The first two cohorts on the degree apprenticeship programme, pictured at Ambleside. The group photo also shows Mark Tomlinson (kneeling in the front row) and apprentice link tutor Emily Dixon (far right).

How a 'unique' apprenticeship scheme is training the foresters of tomorrow

Main: The sun rises on Stihl’s new UK HQ.

Main: The sun rises on Stihl’s new UK HQ.

The inside story of Stihl's new €50 million UK headquarters

The WB2000 industrial sawmill was the star of the show.

The WB2000 industrial sawmill was the star of the show.

'It’s incredible how fast it is': Going big with Wood-Mizer

The UK's political parties are all vying for votes

The UK's political parties are all vying for votes

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Will any of the parties make realistic pledges towards forestry?

Danny found himself quoted across the mainstream press, often wrongly

Danny found himself quoted across the mainstream press, often wrongly

Our young forester finds himself hounded by the press over 'Sycamore Gap felling'

Our buyer's guide features a range of ground-clearance solutions and brands

Our buyer's guide features a range of ground-clearance solutions and brands

Need to clear some ground? Here are the machines that can help

Our sawmill inside discusses recent official advice on how to treat timber

Our sawmill inside discusses recent official advice on how to treat timber

It was a crisis ... but the WPA’s solution was to blame the sawmills - Voice

What promises will the party leaders - like Rishi Sunak - make to forestry?

What promises will the party leaders - like Rishi Sunak - make to forestry?

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Why tree planting shouldn't be a priority on July 4 (sort of)

Just a small selection of the stunning machinery seen recently in the blog

Just a small selection of the stunning machinery seen recently in the blog

Bites from the blog

Bites From the Blog

'Love to get my hands on that': Bites from the Blog, May 2024

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