Nature

Harvesting

The long-running A82 steep-felling programme has posed significant challenges to forestry bosses

Douglas fir, storms, and skylines: The 25-year steep-felling project a decade in

Deputy editor Jack Haugh is shown the ropes by Gabriella Seymour (and Max)

Deputy editor Jack Haugh is shown the ropes by Gabriella Seymour (and Max)

I'd never handled a horse. Until I tried horse logging for the first time.

The British team will hope to beat the world's best

The British team will hope to beat the world's best

British team announced for Stihl Timbersports World Championship

Rob Trott with the rear-handled 542i XP

Rob Trott with the rear-handled 542i XP

'It’s comparable to a petrol saw now': Husqvarna's world-first battery saw

A 62.6 CC chainsaw, it is due to be launched in 2025

A 62.6 CC chainsaw, it is due to be launched in 2025

Why Stihl is launching a new rear-handled 60 CC chainsaw

Pierre Talpe from Rainbow Professional

Pierre Talpe from Rainbow Professional

'Stalkers don't have time': Forestry's future considered during Confor seminars

'I am very happy': The full story of 2024's UK Forwarder Driving Competition

he Forest Worker Zone at APF 2024.

he Forest Worker Zone at APF 2024.

'We don’t have enough people': Skills take centre stage during Forest Worker Zone

Our diarist got more than he bargained for during a run-in with a grey squirrel

Our diarist got more than he bargained for during a run-in with a grey squirrel

Forester's diary

Forester's Diary

'Brought down by a grey squirrel' - Forester's Diary

James Anderson-Bickley, left, and James Taylor had their say

James Anderson-Bickley, left, and James Taylor had their say

Voices of Forestry

Voices of Forestry

Circular tree protection and the need for collective responsibility in forestry

Many of forestry's big brands feature in our 2024 round-up

Many of forestry's big brands feature in our 2024 round-up

harvester round-up

Your essential guide to the latest harvesters in forestry (Part II)

Many of forestry's biggest brands feature in Part I of our harvester round-up

Many of forestry's biggest brands feature in Part I of our harvester round-up

harvester round-up

Your essential guide to the latest harvesters in forestry (Part I)

Richard Stanford, right, signed the declarations on behalf of the UK government

Richard Stanford, right, signed the declarations on behalf of the UK government

UK joins European nations in reaffirming commitment to 'sustainable forestry'

Featuring a new root-protection plate that provides enhanced protection to the chain against roots, it can cut larger trees with a maximum diameter of 78.4 cm (30.9”).

Featuring a new root-protection plate that provides enhanced protection to the chain against roots, it can cut larger trees with a maximum diameter of 78.4 cm (30.9”).

First look at LogMax's new harvester head

The grapple features a “huge” opening of 1,134 mm (44.64’’), which allows operators to pick up and move multiple logs.

The grapple features a “huge” opening of 1,134 mm (44.64’’), which allows operators to pick up and move multiple logs.

'All of our usual principles': TMK unveils first-ever grapple saw

The bird, a large variety of woodland grouse, have been in decline for decades, and are expected to become extinct in 20 to 30 years.

The bird, a large variety of woodland grouse, have been in decline for decades, and are expected to become extinct in 20 to 30 years.

Emergency plan launched to save capercaillie in Cairngorms National Park

The new standard came into effect on October 1

The new standard came into effect on October 1

Support for new e-learning programme grows as fifth edition of the UKFS enforced

The LT15 Wide builds on the foundations of 2023’s electric LT15 Classic Wide

The LT15 Wide builds on the foundations of 2023’s electric LT15 Classic Wide

Wood-Mizer launches second electric sawmill

Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee assumed the role on October 1, replacing long-serving Kim Carstensen.

Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee assumed the role on October 1, replacing long-serving Kim Carstensen.

New FSC director general tells of 'honour' as she sets out 'urgent action'

Michel Gierkink, CEO of GMT Equipment, on the Field and Forest Machinery stand.

Michel Gierkink, CEO of GMT Equipment, on the Field and Forest Machinery stand.

GMT Equipment boss on Field and Forest Machinery partnership

Simon Mesec at Mebor.

Simon Mesec at Mebor.

How the UK became a 'very good market' for Mebor

Doyle Machinery's area sales manager Rory Palmer.

Doyle Machinery's area sales manager Rory Palmer.

How Ufkes Greentec's Panthera is taking on Allbach

Dave Clark, product manager at Manitou UK.

Dave Clark, product manager at Manitou UK.

Manitou 'causes a stir' with new tree-pruning attachment

Allan Marshall with the Binderberger SSPX800 fully automated firewood processor.

Allan Marshall with the Binderberger SSPX800 fully automated firewood processor.

The key qualities that set Binderberger's firewood processors apart

Sean with the Italian-built C4 TMV 40V ride-on/remote-controlled tracked mulcher

Sean with the Italian-built C4 TMV 40V ride-on/remote-controlled tracked mulcher

Why Arbforest is promoting Italian-built ride-on mulcher

Michael Simons, national sales manager at CRJ Services.

Michael Simons, national sales manager at CRJ Services.

CRJ Services marks 25th year in fine style as it's named Jenz dealer of the year

Avant demonstrated a range of its products during APF 2024

Avant demonstrated a range of its products during APF 2024

Avant hits milestone machinery count in the UK - but isn't stopping just yet

Editor John McNee had a go behind the controls of a Neomach for himself

Editor John McNee had a go behind the controls of a Neomach for himself

Introducing Neomach and its range of compact loaders

A wide variety of climbing equipment features in our 2024 buyer's guide

A wide variety of climbing equipment features in our 2024 buyer's guide

The best climbing equipment for arborists in 2024

A project to establish a population of pine martens back in the region has involved releasing eight adult females and seven males

A project to establish a population of pine martens back in the region has involved releasing eight adult females and seven males

Pine martens return to South West after 100-year absence with Dartmoor release

Forestry Commission contractors harvesting superb Norway spruce in the Surrey Hills, March 2015.

Forestry Commission contractors harvesting superb Norway spruce in the Surrey Hills, March 2015.

Tree pests and diseases

Assessing the indications and implications of Ips typographus on Sitka spruce

It has been hailed by the Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group (NIRSG) and the RSPB as correcting a multi-generational absence.

It has been hailed by the Northern Ireland Raptor Study Group (NIRSG) and the RSPB as correcting a multi-generational absence.

White-tailed eagles breed in Northern Ireland for first time in 150 years

Filtermech will be offering sales, service, and parts support for the manufacturer's compact loaders and attachments.

Filtermech will be offering sales, service, and parts support for the manufacturer's compact loaders and attachments.

New Avant dealer for Yorkshire

GMT offers a range of grapple saws for tree care

GMT offers a range of grapple saws for tree care

GMT Equipment bought by Kinshofer

The line-up includes Cat's largest ever loaders

The line-up includes Cat's largest ever loaders

Caterpillar launching several models across its loader offering

A view from the nursery

A View from the Nursery

What can the UK learn from the urban trees of Budapest?

RJ Hall director Dalton Hall

RJ Hall director Dalton Hall

Demand grows for Dipperfox in bid to keep sites 'neat and tidy'

Sales manager Petr Sladek with the LVS 520 forwarder

Sales manager Petr Sladek with the LVS 520 forwarder

Novotny eyeing up return to UK market as it seeks new dealer

Main: Billy Wilson officially stepped down as MD earlier this year, with his son Jim assuming the role.

Main: Billy Wilson officially stepped down as MD earlier this year, with his son Jim assuming the role.

Company profile

County tractors, shellfish, and family: The inside story as Jas P Wilson turns 60

The UK’s first GRX 10 took pride and place on the stand

The UK’s first GRX 10 took pride and place on the stand

'It’s a long-term investment': The key quality that sets Intermercato apart

The iconic tree was illegally felled last year

The iconic tree was illegally felled last year

Sycamore Gap Tree's legacy lives on through new initiative

The UK is only behind China in terms of net imports

The UK is only behind China in terms of net imports

UK back as world's second-largest net importer of forest products

Scottish Woodlands is recruiting for a senior role

Scottish Woodlands is recruiting for a senior role

Scottish Woodlands recruiting for key role - how to apply

One of Dougie’s chief concerns about the future of the industry is the shortage of machine operators.

One of Dougie’s chief concerns about the future of the industry is the shortage of machine operators.

Young harvesting manager on his hopes (and concerns) for the industry

There are only 16 recorded Sorbus torminalis, commonly known as wild service trees or chequers, in Denbighshire.

There are only 16 recorded Sorbus torminalis, commonly known as wild service trees or chequers, in Denbighshire.

Rare 'sweets and beer' tree saved for future

It was another busy month for our young forester

It was another busy month for our young forester

'The choice of underwear can make or break a day': Danny experiences some discomfort

Greg Tickner and Nick Adams

Greg Tickner and Nick Adams

'We believe it’s one of the best things the FCA has ever come up with'

Willem Baartman and Neil Stoddart

Willem Baartman and Neil Stoddart

Why methanol-powered Land Rover is the perfect 'stop-gap' before electric switch

Oakleaf's Joe Litter and Thomas Johannson, from Vimek, with the UK's first 870.2

Oakleaf's Joe Litter and Thomas Johannson, from Vimek, with the UK's first 870.2

How Vimek is hoping to tempt 'red, green and yellow' operators with new 870.2

Sitka is one of the most prominent species in the UK's forestry industry

Sitka is one of the most prominent species in the UK's forestry industry

fORESTRY BRIEFING

UK industry 'must explore Sitka alternatives' but 'can't write off the species'

The treeless landscape of the Falkland Islands

The treeless landscape of the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands ‘were covered in lush rainforest up to 30 million years ago’

Paul Anderson is confident the Rhizopellets could provide a big boost to forestry

Paul Anderson is confident the Rhizopellets could provide a big boost to forestry

How fungi pellets could reduce a Sitka spruce rotation to just 25 years

Farma's Tom Belton and Svante Högnert with the impressive LF8

Farma's Tom Belton and Svante Högnert with the impressive LF8

'We think we have nailed it': How demand for first forwarder blew Farma away

Simon Anthony with the Classic 50

Simon Anthony with the Classic 50

'Fencing is changing': Why Easy Petrol Post Driver introduced more powerful model