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

Winners of 2024 New Forest Awards announced

Susan Chomba graduated in 2012

Susan Chomba graduated in 2012

Inspiring forestry grad awarded honorary doctorate

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

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

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'

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

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

Timo Savornin boasts 15 years' experience in forestry

Timo Savornin boasts 15 years' experience in forestry

Ponsse appoints new area marketing and communications manager

Dave Hicks takes on the role at Approved Hydraulics

Dave Hicks takes on the role at Approved Hydraulics

Attachment dealer appoints new managing director

Laurent Bienfait runs Laurent Bienfait Woodlands Services (LBWS)

Laurent Bienfait runs Laurent Bienfait Woodlands Services (LBWS)

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Planting contractor overcoming Brexit woes to become leading player

Sam Brown, now a senior figure at Natural Resources Wales, previously worked for Tilhill

Sam Brown, now a senior figure at Natural Resources Wales, previously worked for Tilhill

Senior NRW figure among new fellows appointed by ICF

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

Emily said the money will support a project looking at the impact of bacteriophages on the two main bacteria that cause AOD.

Emily said the money will support a project looking at the impact of bacteriophages on the two main bacteria that cause AOD.

Two PhD researchers given funding boost by RFS

Professor Julian Evans OBE has been awarded the prestigious Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Gold Medal for distinguished services to forestry.

Professor Julian Evans OBE has been awarded the prestigious Royal Forestry Society’s (RFS) Gold Medal for distinguished services to forestry.

Rare honour for one of the UK's leading foresters

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

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

Professor Jo Bradell, Ros Burnley, and Sir Nicholas Bacon have all been honoured

Professor Jo Bradell, Ros Burnley, and Sir Nicholas Bacon have all been honoured

Forestry trio honoured by ICF

Jason Harries, Woodsure's new head, previously ran a business creating low-emission, sustainable paints

Jason Harries, Woodsure's new head, previously ran a business creating low-emission, sustainable paints

Woodsure's new head lists the Shard's construction among past projects

Roger’s interest in forestry was evident from an early age.

Roger’s interest in forestry was evident from an early age.

Obituary: Roger Fitter MBE 1935–2024

Bob Forsyth becomes the dealer’s new operator training specialist

Bob Forsyth becomes the dealer’s new operator training specialist

Wilson's adds well-known forestry training specialist to its team

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

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

Steve Hunt worked for the Forestry Commission for 45 years across a number of roles

Steve Hunt worked for the Forestry Commission for 45 years across a number of roles

King celebrates leading foresters with MBEs in Birthday Honours

Bill Mason - pictured in his distinctive purple hat - was a popular and well-known figure in British forestry

Bill Mason - pictured in his distinctive purple hat - was a popular and well-known figure in British forestry

'A true forester to his core': Tributes paid to Bill Mason after unexpected death

Cecily Withall has grown to love life in the canopy.

Cecily Withall has grown to love life in the canopy.

'I have had to dig deep and push myself': Women in arb - Cecily Withall

The foresters work across the UK

The foresters work across the UK

ICF appoints four new fellows as it celebrates leading foresters

Dr Jo Clark was recently presented with her medal by RFS president Ben Herbert, right

Dr Jo Clark was recently presented with her medal by RFS president Ben Herbert, right

Leading forester joins a very exclusive club

Dr David Lonsdale was a key figure at Forest Research for nearly three decade

Dr David Lonsdale was a key figure at Forest Research for nearly three decade

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'He will be much missed': Tributes paid to Dr David Lonsdale after his death

David Hay was recognised for his work in Moray, where he has spearheaded efforts to increase the area's woodland

David Hay was recognised for his work in Moray, where he has spearheaded efforts to increase the area's woodland

One of the UK's top foresters recognised with prestigious honour

Main: A very large Persian ironwood (parrotia persica) – it must be beautiful in autumnal colours. Inset: The JFK Museum

Main: A very large Persian ironwood (parrotia persica) – it must be beautiful in autumnal colours. Inset: The JFK Museum

Exploring the Irish arboretum that's dedicated to the memory of JFK

Roughly 24,000 mixed native trees and shrubs were planted across nine sites in 2023

Roughly 24,000 mixed native trees and shrubs were planted across nine sites in 2023

How planting contractor engaged the local area across nine new woodlands

King Charles (pictured with Geraint Richards) will become patron of the RFS

King Charles (pictured with Geraint Richards) will become patron of the RFS

RFS tells of 'special bond' as King Charles confirms patronage

Dr Stuart Glen will assume the position in June when current incumbent Amanda Bryan steps down.

Dr Stuart Glen will assume the position in June when current incumbent Amanda Bryan steps down.

New Scottish Forestry Trust director tells of 'excitement'

It was quite the month for Danny, who also tried out a new chainsaw bar

It was quite the month for Danny, who also tried out a new chainsaw bar

'This was a job to turn boys to men': Danny goes planting with 'the Dirty Dozen'

Yogi Bear was forever winding up Park Ranger Smith

Yogi Bear was forever winding up Park Ranger Smith

How Yogi Bear proved the unlikely inspiration for one forester's career

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

Former RFS president Lord Clinton presenting long-service awards in 2019

Former RFS president Lord Clinton presenting long-service awards in 2019

'He will be sadly missed': Tribute paid to former RFS president after death at 89

Dr Guillaume Morea

Dr Guillaume Morea

Winner of 2023's Silvicultural Prize has been announced

Aaron Adal was recently presented with his prize

Aaron Adal was recently presented with his prize

Inaugural winner of new RFS regional award

The old DLI museum in Durham

The old DLI museum in Durham

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

Lord Clinton Gerard Nevile Mark Fane.

Lord Clinton Gerard Nevile Mark Fane.

Landowner and former RFS president Lord Clinton dies, aged 89

Dr McKay has been reappointed to the role she has held since 2020

Dr McKay has been reappointed to the role she has held since 2020

Chief forester 'keen to continue' her work after being reappointed to role

Kevin Pearson claimed the Trees and Timber Learner of the Year gong

Kevin Pearson claimed the Trees and Timber Learner of the Year gong

Timber duo both recognised during ALBAS

Working on the Cougar carving at Carrbridge in 2009.

Working on the Cougar carving at Carrbridge in 2009.

Chainsaw carving

'It was not easy': The inside story of Bob King's rise to carving glory

Ian Lauder's early career took him through the electronics industry

Ian Lauder's early career took him through the electronics industry

Kubota appoints new dealer manager for Scotland and north of England

Arran Smith (far left) and other members of the Border Search and Rescue Unit, taking part in the winter skills training in the Northern Cairngorms in 2023

Arran Smith (far left) and other members of the Border Search and Rescue Unit, taking part in the winter skills training in the Northern Cairngorms in 2023

Forestry firm names mountain rescue group as its charity of the year

Andy's appointment ends a protracted recruitment process at FISA

Andy's appointment ends a protracted recruitment process at FISA

Engineer's appointment brings to an end FISA's search for new chair

Finlay has proven a hit with the Sutherland-based sawmill

Finlay has proven a hit with the Sutherland-based sawmill

Scottish sawmill sings praises of teenage apprentice and plans to hire one more

All of the winners from the Confor Awards 2024, including Rodney Shearer of Elsoms Trees won the top award for Dedicated Service to Forestry (centre)

All of the winners from the Confor Awards 2024, including Rodney Shearer of Elsoms Trees won the top award for Dedicated Service to Forestry (centre)

Confor Awards 2024 winners in full as forestry praised for its 'resilience'

Photo L-R: Louise Simpson (ICF), Gordon Brown and Geraint Richard

Photo L-R: Louise Simpson (ICF), Gordon Brown and Geraint Richard

UK's forester of the year tells of 'honour' after collecting his award

A beat forester with NRW, Ellen Humphrey is loving life in forestry

A beat forester with NRW, Ellen Humphrey is loving life in forestry

Women in forestry

Women in Forestry

'It’s the best job in the world': Ellen Humphrey, Women in Forestry

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

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

Suzuki's ATVs are widely used by tree workers

Suzuki's ATVs are widely used by tree workers

Suzuki confirms two key appointments as it strengthens ATV presence