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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

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?

Left: Gaussian splat of a veteran oak, Tamworth. Right: Old Man of Calke in reality capture.

Left: Gaussian splat of a veteran oak, Tamworth. Right: Old Man of Calke in reality capture.

Baroness Ilora Finlay of Llandaf

How 3D modelling is playing a crucial role in arb's future

Uniforest’s Titan 53/40 has for a few years been one of the premier mobile firewood processors on the market. Jeremy reports that the new Titan 53/40 Premium, which he has operated in Europe, has really upped the game in firewood production.

Uniforest’s Titan 53/40 has for a few years been one of the premier mobile firewood processors on the market. Jeremy reports that the new Titan 53/40 Premium, which he has operated in Europe, has really upped the game in firewood production.

Uniforest, Malwa and Dipperfox take centre stage during Treeline demo days

APF highlights will include chainsaws, forestry machinery, and competitive fencing

APF highlights will include chainsaws, forestry machinery, and competitive fencing

APF: Full list of exhibitors, showground maps, all the events taking place

Scotland's first minister John Swinney appears to have admitted defeat on the country replicating its most recent planting high

Scotland's first minister John Swinney appears to have admitted defeat on the country replicating its most recent planting high

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

The bad news keeps coming for Scotland's forestry sector

Fencing is always a highlight during APF

Fencing is always a highlight during APF

What to expect from fencing at this year's APF

The discovery of the beetles has seen conifer log exports paused from Scotland into Ireland

The discovery of the beetles has seen conifer log exports paused from Scotland into Ireland

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

With restrictions on log exports, just how serious is Ips cembrae?

David Ward and his son, William.

David Ward and his son, William.

'We believe in using local timber': The firewood producer with a '20-mile' rule

Merlo will display the TreEmme MM250X at the APF show

Merlo will display the TreEmme MM250X at the APF show

What to expect from Merlo during APF 2024

At APF 2022, Husqvarna gave visitors a first glimpse at its 540 XP Mark III.

At APF 2022, Husqvarna gave visitors a first glimpse at its 540 XP Mark III.

'Proud' Husqvarna ready to delight during APF 2024

CRJ offers a wide range of new and used OEM equipment, machines for hire, maintenance services, and parts

CRJ offers a wide range of new and used OEM equipment, machines for hire, maintenance services, and parts

How CRJ Services is marking its 25th anniversary in style at APF 2024

Many of forestry's biggest names will be at APF 2024

Many of forestry's biggest names will be at APF 2024

Futuristic to prehistoric - APF 2024 spans 4,000 years of woodland technology

The GTA 40 is Stihl's STIHL’s first professional battery-powered pruner

The GTA 40 is Stihl's STIHL’s first professional battery-powered pruner

Stihl to present new forestry chainsaw during APF 2024

Thousands of forestry professionals are expected to head to Warwickshire’s Ragley Estate for the three-day event.

Thousands of forestry professionals are expected to head to Warwickshire’s Ragley Estate for the three-day event.

The big APF 2024 preview: Why this year's show is not to be missed

Farma's first forwarder, the LF8, will be shown off in the UK for the first time during APF

Farma's first forwarder, the LF8, will be shown off in the UK for the first time during APF

5 machines you won't want to miss during APF 2024

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

Attempts made in Furzefield Wood to plant English oak to maintain shade into the future failed because the seedling trees were planted too close to existing mature oaks. Oak does not ‘regenerate’ under its own shade.

Attempts made in Furzefield Wood to plant English oak to maintain shade into the future failed because the seedling trees were planted too close to existing mature oaks. Oak does not ‘regenerate’ under its own shade.

Tree of the month

Tree of the Month

How hazel coppicing is being revived in modern-day England

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

FJ is the place to keep informed about all things forestry

FJ is the place to keep informed about all things forestry

FJ at 30: Here's why you should subscribe to our journalism for just £30

FJ's front covers have evolved through the years

FJ's front covers have evolved through the years

FJ at 30: A look at Forestry Journal's front covers through the years

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)

Danny's relative peace and quiet was broken by a fleet of Chinook helicopters

Danny's relative peace and quiet was broken by a fleet of Chinook helicopters

'It wasn’t the generator but Chinook helicopters!': Danny takes cover

I use my old 1965 Massey Ferguson 65, which operates a saw bench in the mill as well as doing the hay

I use my old 1965 Massey Ferguson 65, which operates a saw bench in the mill as well as doing the hay

How have we turned such a simple task into something so difficult? Voice

Many of forestry's biggest names feature in our 2024 guide

Many of forestry's biggest names feature in our 2024 guide

The complete guide to 2024's best mobile and static sawmills

A project that transported a forwarder by barge to a remote woodland is among those to have benefited from the fund in the past

A project that transported a forwarder by barge to a remote woodland is among those to have benefited from the fund in the past

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Anger grows over decision to redirect nature recovery fund

Alec Telfer of Broadmeadows Estate

Alec Telfer of Broadmeadows Estate

Estate management

Meet the sheep farmer who turned to commercial forestry

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

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

A small selection of the stunning images shared into the blog in recent weeks

A small selection of the stunning images shared into the blog in recent weeks

Bites from the Blog

Bites From the Blog

'Salary has always been a sticky subject': Bites from the Blog, August 2024

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

View from below Royal Observatory.

View from below Royal Observatory.

A Walk in the Woods

A Walk in the Woods

The expert planning that goes into London's Greenwich Park

Many of forestry's biggest brands feature in our 2024 guide

Many of forestry's biggest brands feature in our 2024 guide

The top firewood production and handling solutions for 2024

Common walnuts.

Common walnuts.

Trees of the world

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

The UK remains the world's third-largest net importer of wood

The UK remains the world's third-largest net importer of wood

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

How should we react to timber imports hitting 2024 high?

Pictured during a period of uneasy truce.

Pictured during a period of uneasy truce.

I thought my second-hand Kockums was too good to be true. It was.

L–R: Kevin Hobbs; Ryan McClory; John Vilasboa; Dr Jo Clark; Eamonn Cooper; Gary Kerr.

L–R: Kevin Hobbs; Ryan McClory; John Vilasboa; Dr Jo Clark; Eamonn Cooper; Gary Kerr.

Oak takes centre stage at annual Future Trees Trust supporters' day

APF is the UK largest forestry-themed event

APF is the UK largest forestry-themed event

'You won't be disappointed': APF chief on what to expect at 2024's event

The purebred Lagotto Romagnolo is recognised as an expert truffle hunter.

The purebred Lagotto Romagnolo is recognised as an expert truffle hunter.

How truffle hunting has evolved in the UK - and where best to find fungi

Our forester has not one but two bearded collies

Our forester has not one but two bearded collies

Forester's Diary

Forester's Diary

'Strangers are treated with a good deal of suspicion' - Forester's Diary

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

Komatsu's Centipede concept is one of many recent innovations in forestry

Komatsu's Centipede concept is one of many recent innovations in forestry

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

We always owe a debt to forestry's innovators

This section of the renewed core exhibition presents the history of the mechanisation of timber harvesting.

This section of the renewed core exhibition presents the history of the mechanisation of timber harvesting.

Inside the forestry museum that provides perfect trip down memory lane

The fog has lifted to reveal the country park, lakes, woodlands, copses and standards.

The fog has lifted to reveal the country park, lakes, woodlands, copses and standards.

A Walk in the Woods

A woodland with unique challenges: How park managers care for art-filled site

A trip to Cornwall, right, was a reminder for our columnist of how pricey it is to holiday in the UK

A trip to Cornwall, right, was a reminder for our columnist of how pricey it is to holiday in the UK

'The whole tourism industry wants to rip you off': Voice from the Woods

Keith Threadgall and his WoodMizer LT70.

Keith Threadgall and his WoodMizer LT70.

Scottish Game Fair

No shortage of forestry highlights at Scottish Game Fair

The Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland.

The Dark Hedges in Northern Ireland.

Tree of the month

Tree of the Month

Looking back at some of the famous trees Britain has lost in recent years

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

APF is our opportunity to put forestry under the spotlight, writes Tanarus

APF is our opportunity to put forestry under the spotlight, writes Tanarus

Forester's Diary

'We should be getting on with a major PR programme' - Forester's Diary

How much threat could Ips pose to Sitka?

How much threat could Ips pose to Sitka?

Forestry Briefing

How worried should we be about Sitka spruce and Ips?

Ips has generally favoured Norway spruce on the continent, and its effects have been devastating

Ips has generally favoured Norway spruce on the continent, and its effects have been devastating

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

Why we shouldn't panic about Ips and Sitka (at least not yet)

Any beetles blown over the English Channel into south-east England would have originated from a big outbreak occurring in a mountainous area of southern Belgium where there is a lot of Norway spruce

Any beetles blown over the English Channel into south-east England would have originated from a big outbreak occurring in a mountainous area of southern Belgium where there is a lot of Norway spruce

Pests and diseases

Do we finally have a definitive answer as to how Ips arrived in the UK?

Some stunning images were shared into the blog last month

Some stunning images were shared into the blog last month

Bites from the blog

Bites From the Blog

'People have got greedy': Bites from the Blog, July 2024

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