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ARB SHOW PREVIEW

Around 6,000 showgoers attended 2023’s event at Westonbirt.

The big ARB Show 2024 preview - what to expect from leading event

Left: A large Ginkgo tree, Ginkgo biloba, with spectacular yellow and gold autumnal colours. Right: Giant eucalyptus, an incredible tree.

Left: A large Ginkgo tree, Ginkgo biloba, with spectacular yellow and gold autumnal colours. Right: Giant eucalyptus, an incredible tree.

Are trees certain to die of old age? Or could they live forever?

The new feature was developed alongside training provider MediArb

The new feature was developed alongside training provider MediArb

New app feature provides the tools for dealing with emergency situations

The Henchman harness takes up to 100 per cent of the weight of heavy tools

The Henchman harness takes up to 100 per cent of the weight of heavy tools

Take the weight off with Henchman's new lifting harness

Greg Tucker of GT Trees made the switch to Aspen Fuel

Greg Tucker of GT Trees made the switch to Aspen Fuel

Why this arborist made the switch to Aspen Fuel - and hasn't looked back since

Left to right: Jonathan Sharpe, Beth Porter, Phil Swainson, Anna Perkins, Vicky Tween and Simon Hewitt.

Left to right: Jonathan Sharpe, Beth Porter, Phil Swainson, Anna Perkins, Vicky Tween and Simon Hewitt.

Stihl announces charity partnership with Perennial

Nick Pott's research suggests wages have not kept up with inflation

Nick Pott's research suggests wages have not kept up with inflation

Is there really a staff shortage in arb? Or are low wages driving people away?

essentialARB has covered plenty of interesting stories through the years - and we can't wait to do many more

essentialARB has covered plenty of interesting stories through the years - and we can't wait to do many more

essentialARB hits 100! We take a look back at the magazine through the years

Anna Leveridge and Abigail Parravani with ICF president Geraint Richards

Anna Leveridge and Abigail Parravani with ICF president Geraint Richards

ICF launches new membership category for 'under-represented' tree-care workers

Joining the outdoor line-up is the DUC150 18V.

Joining the outdoor line-up is the DUC150 18V.

Two new pruning tools from Makita

The first 600 saplings will be planted during April, mainly sycamore along with oak, rowan, hazel and other native trees, with hundreds more to follow in the coming months.

The first 600 saplings will be planted during April, mainly sycamore along with oak, rowan, hazel and other native trees, with hundreds more to follow in the coming months.

Artist creates woodland trail in memory of Sycamore Gap tree

The KMA 120 R battery KombiEngine is said to offer professional users “exceptional versatility

The KMA 120 R battery KombiEngine is said to offer professional users “exceptional versatility

Stihl introduces new battery engine to its AP system

Introducing Marlow's small but mighty new rope

The KL120 Compact Oval has an effective working length of only 70 mm

The KL120 Compact Oval has an effective working length of only 70 mm

Introducing ISC Wales' 'palm-sized' oval karabiner

A landowner was prosecuted and fined for the unauthorised felling of the trees

A landowner was prosecuted and fined for the unauthorised felling of the trees

'Large' fine for landowner who illegally felled hundreds of protected trees

The old DLI museum in Durham

The old DLI museum in Durham

Tree surgeon repeatedly 'harassed' and 'abused' while carrying out approved work

GreenMech is one of the companies to thrive since eA was launched in 1988; the front covers of issues 25 (top) and 50

GreenMech is one of the companies to thrive since eA was launched in 1988; the front covers of issues 25 (top) and 50

As eA reaches issue 100, it's a good time to reflect on arb's past

A cedar forest in Lebanon.

A cedar forest in Lebanon.

Trees of the world

It has outlived empires. But what does the future hold for Lebanon's cedar?

GTM, Hansa and Först are among the major brands to feature in our 2024 guide

GTM, Hansa and Först are among the major brands to feature in our 2024 guide

Our guide to the best sub-750 kg woodchippers on the market

The team behind the complex operation

The team behind the complex operation

Moving a single tree can be a challenge. But this team relocated a whole forest.

The TW 280FTR Hybrid has been designed to safely meet the off-road challenge for arborists.

The TW 280FTR Hybrid has been designed to safely meet the off-road challenge for arborists.

First look at Timberwolf's new 8-inch hybrid woodchipper

The chain will fit up to 15 Stihl chainsaws, pole saws, and one-handed pruners.

The chain will fit up to 15 Stihl chainsaws, pole saws, and one-handed pruners.

Oregon launching new chainsaw chain for 'pruning of small-diameter branches'

The battery tree lopper has bypass blades, which Kärcher says, ensure accurate cuts

The battery tree lopper has bypass blades, which Kärcher says, ensure accurate cuts

Kärcher introduces new battery-powered tree lopper

The Kinisi MAX boasts a range of cutting-edge features

The Kinisi MAX boasts a range of cutting-edge features

DMM takes it to the 'MAX' with new climbing harness

The monumental common beech tree grows in an old park in the University of Wroclaw's botanical garden.

The monumental common beech tree grows in an old park in the University of Wroclaw's botanical garden.

This Polish tree has just been crowned Europe's best for 2024

Research suggests pay has stagnated for arborists in the UK - but is this the case?

Research suggests pay has stagnated for arborists in the UK - but is this the case?

The Arborist: Have tree surgery rates stagnated in the UK?

The conference usually sees hundreds of delegates turn out, such as in 2019

The conference usually sees hundreds of delegates turn out, such as in 2019

Date set for the UK's largest tree officer conference

Things went from bad to worse for our writer

Things went from bad to worse for our writer

Tales from the trees

'I just wanted to go home': Tales from the Trees (February 2024)

Researchers surveyed participants in Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.

Researchers surveyed participants in Butterfly Conservation’s Big Butterfly Count.

Counting butterflies for citizen science project can reduce anxiety – study

Councillors Shaun Turner and Carole Haythornthwaite

Councillors Shaun Turner and Carole Haythornthwaite

Council begins 'large-scale rejuvenation' in North West's ash dieback epicentre

1,600 trees will be planted per hectare, which would see 224,000 trees planted overall

1,600 trees will be planted per hectare, which would see 224,000 trees planted overall

'Ambitious' woodland-creation project planned for Northern Ireland

Rayco's RG offering includes the RG80-R, RG25HD, and the RG27.

Rayco's RG offering includes the RG80-R, RG25HD, and the RG27.

Major manufacturer takes on contract to sell Rayco's stump grinder range

After spending her childhood in the mud, Jo Jervis knew a career outdoors was for her

After spending her childhood in the mud, Jo Jervis knew a career outdoors was for her

'Don’t assume old set ways of working are still right': Women in arb - Jo Jervis

Glasgow officials bid to plan around 38 trees every single day

Glasgow officials bid to plan around 38 trees every single day

Glasgow reaches major tree-planting milestone but thousands have already died

The two arborists committed serious offences

The two arborists committed serious offences

Contractors stripped of approved status after committing serious offences

The first sighting of Asian hornets in the UK was in 2016 and they have spread steadily since then, with 53 nests recorded between January and October 2023.

The first sighting of Asian hornets in the UK was in 2016 and they have spread steadily since then, with 53 nests recorded between January and October 2023.

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Asian hornets: bad for bees but good for tree work?

Alban (pictured left with Coby) has managed to built up Alban Tree Care over the last two decades

Alban (pictured left with Coby) has managed to built up Alban Tree Care over the last two decades

Contractor profile

How an arborist managed to make it big in the Scottish Highlands

Walsall Arboretum, which opened in 1874, now spans 170 acres, including a country park

Walsall Arboretum, which opened in 1874, now spans 170 acres, including a country park

Arboretum designated ancient tree site in milestone year

A self-employed tree climber in the Netherlands can expect to take home €60,000 a year while enjoying eight weeks of holidays – a goal that’s unattainable for climbers in the UK?

A self-employed tree climber in the Netherlands can expect to take home €60,000 a year while enjoying eight weeks of holidays – a goal that’s unattainable for climbers in the UK?

Why can arborists earn so much more money outside of the UK?

Time out in nature has been championed as a way of improving people’s health

Time out in nature has been championed as a way of improving people’s health

Boost trees and environment to relieve pressure on NHS, politicians urged

Residents will have a chance to reflect on trees

Residents will have a chance to reflect on trees

London borough to host 'unique event' reflecting on lost trees

The local authority has one of the “lowest tree stocks in Northern Ireland

The local authority has one of the “lowest tree stocks in Northern Ireland

Thousands of trees planted by council for same cost as one-off projects

Things didn't exactly go to plan for our arborist and his team.

Things didn't exactly go to plan for our arborist and his team.

'If I’m not back in five call the coastguard': Malcolm 'goes swimming' in Tree Gang

Three-metre-high Hornbeam trees now take pride of place outside the villa.

Three-metre-high Hornbeam trees now take pride of place outside the villa.

How a novel solution ensured trees were a major part of historic lodge renovation

The Toyota Hilux was found around a mile away from where it had been stolen

The Toyota Hilux was found around a mile away from where it had been stolen

Arborist's pick-up stolen and stripped for parts during overnight raid

The lime tree was felled earlier this month

The lime tree was felled earlier this month

Man arrested in connection with felling of hospice's 'symbolic' lime tree

The awards recognise the UK's leading arborists

The awards recognise the UK's leading arborists

Nominations open for 2024's Arboricultural Association Awards

The ePPEcentre allows arborists and other tree care professional to keep track of their kit

The ePPEcentre allows arborists and other tree care professional to keep track of their kit

How Petzl is helping tree care workers stay on top of their PPE

L-R: Kim Schmitt, FSI sales director, with Phil Edmondson, GGM product manager

L-R: Kim Schmitt, FSI sales director, with Phil Edmondson, GGM product manager

Dealer out to become tree surgeons' choice after securing FSI contract

The 30-year-old lime tree was hacked down by an intruder

The 30-year-old lime tree was hacked down by an intruder

Upset after intruder chops down hospice's 'symbolic' tree

Sika has worked with Crown Tree Consultancy since 2013.

Sika has worked with Crown Tree Consultancy since 2013.

She was the star of the show. Now Sika is leading the way for decay-detecting dogs

Sika, arb’s most famous (and possibly only) decay-detecting dog, and her owner, Ivan Button.

Sika, arb’s most famous (and possibly only) decay-detecting dog, and her owner, Ivan Button.

Why dogs in tree care might be a 'pawsitively' good idea

Boasting the distinctive Realtree EDGE design, the trousers are available in brown, orange, and Arbortec's unique lime,

Boasting the distinctive Realtree EDGE design, the trousers are available in brown, orange, and Arbortec's unique lime,

Arbortec links up with Realtree to create new chainsaw trousers

Kim Schmidt and Lee Hatton in the FSI factory in Denmark.

Kim Schmidt and Lee Hatton in the FSI factory in Denmark.

FSI begins new chapter in UK with expansion

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