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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

Sustainable and productive forestry creates a vibrant rural economy

Sustainable and productive forestry creates a vibrant rural economy

Major player reaffirms its commitment to sustainable forestry

The project has received support from various forestry and industry stakeholders

The project has received support from various forestry and industry stakeholders

Could methanol-powered Land Rover be the future of forestry transport?

L-R: Andy Leitch; Confor’s Stuart Goodall; Trudy Harrison MP; Tom Barnes at 2023's conference

L-R: Andy Leitch; Confor’s Stuart Goodall; Trudy Harrison MP; Tom Barnes at 2023's conference

Confor conference to focus on how forestry can deliver Labour's priorities

The CSX5000 is the first in a new generation of rear-handle chainsaws designed for demanding work

The CSX5000 is the first in a new generation of rear-handle chainsaws designed for demanding work

EGO unveils new 'high-performance' chainsaw for forestry professionals

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?

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

The primary goal of the project is to grow seedlings that will assist the UK in achieving its tree planting

The primary goal of the project is to grow seedlings that will assist the UK in achieving its tree planting

New partnership will see commercial nurseries established in prisons

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

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

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

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

The successful candidate will oversee public forestry in Northern Ireland

The successful candidate will oversee public forestry in Northern Ireland

Northern Irish Forest Service looking for 'head of forestry'

How the new dashboard looks

How the new dashboard looks

TreeAlert launches new user dashboard

The H5 rc is capable of mulching grass and brush up to a diameter of 5 cm, and is suitable for vehicles with 30 to 80 hp.

The H5 rc is capable of mulching grass and brush up to a diameter of 5 cm, and is suitable for vehicles with 30 to 80 hp.

Seppi unveils new 'lightweight hydraulic flail mower'

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

APF is the UK's largest forestry show

APF is the UK's largest forestry show

Forestry Briefing

The BIG APF 2024 Preview show - Forestry Briefing

The winners were recognised at a special ceremony at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show

The winners were recognised at a special ceremony at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show

Winners of 2024 New Forest Awards announced

The new X Firewood Factory has been engineered for one-person operation and features a log table, log splitter, and saw machine, each said to offer “exceptional performance”.

The new X Firewood Factory has been engineered for one-person operation and features a log table, log splitter, and saw machine, each said to offer “exceptional performance”.

Hakki Pilke unveils 'future of firewood processing'

The UK is the world's third-largest net importer of timber, only behind China and the USA

The UK is the world's third-largest net importer of timber, only behind China and the USA

'No longer morally acceptable' for UK to import 81 per cent of its timber

The plantation is due to surround the James Buchan Way near Peebles

The plantation is due to surround the James Buchan Way near Peebles

Forestry work halted at Stobo Hope plantation as 'new evidence' comes to light

The contest is one of the highlights of the APF Exhibition

The contest is one of the highlights of the APF Exhibition

British Lumberjack Championships come to APF for the first time

Fencing is always a highlight during APF

Fencing is always a highlight during APF

What to expect from fencing at this year's APF

Frans Spetz's new Eco Log, right, and his old one, which was fitted with the very first Volvo Penta engine in a forestry application

Frans Spetz's new Eco Log, right, and his old one, which was fitted with the very first Volvo Penta engine in a forestry application

How forestry contractor's Eco Log purchase marked a milestone occasion

Susan Chomba graduated in 2012

Susan Chomba graduated in 2012

Inspiring forestry grad awarded honorary doctorate

The myForest inventory tool has been developed in partnership with the Northwoods Innovation Programme

The myForest inventory tool has been developed in partnership with the Northwoods Innovation Programme

Woodland inventory tool now even more convenient

Lulu was presented with a specially-carved oak trophy and a £250 gift voucher for her work

Lulu was presented with a specially-carved oak trophy and a £250 gift voucher for her work

Student receives 'prestigious award' for her wildfire work

A selection of our front pages down the years

A selection of our front pages down the years

FJ at 30! UK's leading forestry publication reaches milestone anniversary

The wedges are created from 75 per cent recycled Protos helmets

The wedges are created from 75 per cent recycled Protos helmets

Protos launches tree felling wedges made from recycled helmets

Grey squirrels are estimated to cost the forestry industry £37m every year

Grey squirrels are estimated to cost the forestry industry £37m every year

Could new technology finally provide an answer to UK’s grey squirrel problems?

The plane lace bug is native to North America and is now widespread in mainland Europe

The plane lace bug is native to North America and is now widespread in mainland Europe

Tree pest confirmed in the UK for the first time since 2006

The PT550 replaces the PT475

The PT550 replaces the PT475

FAE launches tracked carrier for 'large, wooded areas'

Skiddaw in the Lake District

Skiddaw in the Lake District

Plans to create 'England's highest nature reserve' including Skiddaw summit

The team managed to successfully collect cones from 20 of the pinewoods

The team managed to successfully collect cones from 20 of the pinewoods

Work underway to future-proof iconic tree species

The BGA 250 offers 100 per cent power even as the battery discharges

The BGA 250 offers 100 per cent power even as the battery discharges

Stihl launches 'world's most powerful' handheld battery-powered blower

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

The Bristol Beacon concert hall is among the finalists in the Buildings category

The Bristol Beacon concert hall is among the finalists in the Buildings category

Finalists for 2024 Wood Awards revealed - full list

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

Aspen alkylate petrol is virtually free from sulphur, benzene and solvents making it much less harmful than regular petrol.

Aspen alkylate petrol is virtually free from sulphur, benzene and solvents making it much less harmful than regular petrol.

Take on the ‘Aspen Challenge’ at APF 2024

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?

Over the years, the sawmill has consistently expanded its capabilities.

Over the years, the sawmill has consistently expanded its capabilities.

Sawmill celebrates 50 years at the heart of Fort William and forestry

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

FSC Forest Week is a worldwide campaign which aims is to inspire people to act by choosing FSC-certified products

FSC Forest Week is a worldwide campaign which aims is to inspire people to act by choosing FSC-certified products

FSC relaunches education programme ahead of Forest Week

Auger Torque manufactures a range of attachments for the forestry and tree-care sector

Auger Torque manufactures a range of attachments for the forestry and tree-care sector

New Auger Torque CEO poised to 'drive next phase of growth'

There is an ever-increasing pressure on small contractors to demonstrate they are “up to speed”

There is an ever-increasing pressure on small contractors to demonstrate they are “up to speed”

Partnership aims to ease compliance concerns

Inverness-based MacGregor Industrial Supplies will offer the manufacturer’s entire range of machines and attachments

Inverness-based MacGregor Industrial Supplies will offer the manufacturer’s entire range of machines and attachments

New Scotland dealer for Bobcat

The subgroup will be officially launched during APF

The subgroup will be officially launched during APF

FISA to officially launch new 'training standards' subgroup during APF

The new boot is enhanced by the slip-resistant Vibram sole, providing optimal grip in extreme situations.

The new boot is enhanced by the slip-resistant Vibram sole, providing optimal grip in extreme situations.

Haix introduces new tree-climbing boot

The ancient names of Scotland's wild places are being revealed

The ancient names of Scotland's wild places are being revealed

Map reveals ancient Scottish forests that left only their names behind

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

The HydraX sprays a

The HydraX sprays a

Kesla unveils 'multi-purpose' fire-fighting forestry trailer