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Education

Drew Easton, main, has headed up Jas P Wilson's efforts to recruit more forestry professionals

How machinery dealer is leading the way in training future forestry professionals

Scottish Woodlands' Ian Robinson writes about last year's planting success - and the future of forestry

Scottish Woodlands' Ian Robinson writes about last year's planting success - and the future of forestry

Voices of Forestry

Voices of Forestry

Planting rates did not spike suddenly just because the industry pulled its finger out

Members didn't disappoint when it came to machinery images

Members didn't disappoint when it came to machinery images

Bites from the blog

Bites From the Blog

'It’s goodbye to forestry as such' - Bites from the Blog

Our insider considers news that woodfuel may face an uncertain future

Our insider considers news that woodfuel may face an uncertain future

Forester's diary

Forester's Diary

'Is this just another set of ill-thought-out, publicity-seeking nonsense?'

The Husqvarna 542i XP at work.

The Husqvarna 542i XP at work.

The rise (and the future) of battery-powered chainsaws

Many farmers had protested against the proposed 10 per cent cover target

Many farmers had protested against the proposed 10 per cent cover target

U-turn on Welsh farm tree rule after backlash

Ancient sycamore tree in a countryside meadow next to a dry stone wall

Ancient sycamore tree in a countryside meadow next to a dry stone wall

Letters to the Editor

'Sycamore is an excellent tree but you failed to mention one thing ...'

News

Sonichem are keen to reduce the use of petrochemical products in favour of their lignin based 'glue'.

Sonichem are keen to reduce the use of petrochemical products in favour of their lignin based 'glue'.

How 'low-value' forestry products are being turned into everyday chemicals

Mick Beeson, left, was given his award by estate owner Philip Naylor-Leyland

Mick Beeson, left, was given his award by estate owner Philip Naylor-Leyland

Mick honoured for 50 years on famous estate

Cows and semi-mature trees in an established silvopastoral system

Cows and semi-mature trees in an established silvopastoral system

Tree planting guide launched for farmers and foresters

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Almost 4,000 adults contacted the NSPCC Helpline with concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse in the first six months of 2024/25

Surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse

The felled trees were found on 18 November

The felled trees were found on 18 November

Trees cut down without permission in London park

Dan Crowley took on the role at the National Arboretum at the start of the month

Dan Crowley took on the role at the National Arboretum at the start of the month

New curator will ensure Westonbirt is 'world leader in trees'

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir pictured with the three independent members of the new Environmental Governance Review (L-R) John McCallister, Diane Ruddock OBE and Dr Viviane Gravey (chair.).

Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir pictured with the three independent members of the new Environmental Governance Review (L-R) John McCallister, Diane Ruddock OBE and Dr Viviane Gravey (chair.).

Independent environment protection agency could be set up in Northern Ireland

Forestry England is collecting eDNA samples of soil, water and air from across some of the 1,500 forests and woodlands

Forestry England is collecting eDNA samples of soil, water and air from across some of the 1,500 forests and woodlands

The new tech that is proving just how diverse woodlands can be

OPM (oak processionary moth) was found in 2006 on imported oak trees planted in West London

OPM (oak processionary moth) was found in 2006 on imported oak trees planted in West London

Forestry Commission tailors involvement to an evolving OPM situation

The Forestry Journal Editorial Team

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'I came here as kind of a blank slate': Q&A with Jas P Wilson apprentice

Mick honoured for 50 years on famous estate

Dr Terry Mabbett

Forestry Commission tailors involvement to an evolving OPM situation

'Build quality and useability': The qualities that make Kesla a 'premier brand'

'An absolute belter': The full story of Garnock Valley Carves 2024

Dr John Jackson

'A tree worth going nuts over': The Brazil nut's uncertain future

Features

I order to keep my hand in the game and to maintain my enjoyment I have recently become a timber buyer, purchasing oversized loads of hardwood for firewood dealers

I order to keep my hand in the game and to maintain my enjoyment I have recently become a timber buyer, purchasing oversized loads of hardwood for firewood dealers

'Honesty is the best policy, however ...': Danny endures a testing time

The Husqvarna 542i XP at work.

The Husqvarna 542i XP at work.

The rise (and the future) of battery-powered chainsaws

Members didn't disappoint when it came to machinery images

Members didn't disappoint when it came to machinery images

Bites from the blog

Bites From the Blog

'It’s goodbye to forestry as such' - Bites from the Blog

Our insider considers news that woodfuel may face an uncertain future

Our insider considers news that woodfuel may face an uncertain future

Forester's diary

Forester's Diary

'Is this just another set of ill-thought-out, publicity-seeking nonsense?'

Kyle Lawrie told us all about his time with the major machinery dealer

Kyle Lawrie told us all about his time with the major machinery dealer

'I came here as kind of a blank slate': Q&A with Jas P Wilson apprentice

Drew Easton, main, has headed up Jas P Wilson's efforts to recruit more forestry professionals

Drew Easton, main, has headed up Jas P Wilson's efforts to recruit more forestry professionals

How machinery dealer is leading the way in training future forestry professionals

Over the last few weeks I have had seemingly every timber agent in the UK trying to sell me oversized logs.

Over the last few weeks I have had seemingly every timber agent in the UK trying to sell me oversized logs.

Voice from the woods

'Identity politics has stopped woodsmen from being woodsmen' - Voice

RTS Forestry marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration on Loch Lomond.

RTS Forestry marked its 40th anniversary with a celebration on Loch Lomond.

Company Profile

Forest management, timber harvesting and woodfuel: RTS Forestry at 40

Dave took on an enthusiastic (but rubbish) trainee

Dave took on an enthusiastic (but rubbish) trainee

Tales from the trees

'The trainee’s lack of common sense is why I was so cautious': Tales (October 2024)

The area where Chris Hall was fatally injured

The area where Chris Hall was fatally injured

A view from the forest

A View from the Forest

How many reminders do we need to take dangerous trees seriously?

Aerial view of the event

Aerial view of the event

Chainsaw carving

Chainsaw carving

'An absolute belter': The full story of Garnock Valley Carves 2024

There are challenges to maintaining existing trees.

There are challenges to maintaining existing trees.

a VIEW FROM THE NURSERY

A View from the Nursery

Achieving diversity: Not as simple as it sounds

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Machinery

The Husqvarna 542i XP at work.

The Husqvarna 542i XP at work.

The rise (and the future) of battery-powered chainsaws

The skidsteer is powered by a turbo-charged engine

The skidsteer is powered by a turbo-charged engine

'Operators will feel the difference': Toro introduces turbo-charged skidsteer

Gerry first learned about Henchman at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show quite a few years ago

Gerry first learned about Henchman at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show quite a few years ago

Focus on pruning

How Henchman ladders helped one arborist keep his trees in check

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Equipment

The updates include increased strength around the zip-tie points

The updates include increased strength around the zip-tie points

Tubex unveils improved biodegradable tree shelters

It is hoped the tool will help boost the UK's planting rates

It is hoped the tool will help boost the UK's planting rates

AI tool to help landowners access forestry funding

Chris Swan, left, with Daniel Iddon

Chris Swan, left, with Daniel Iddon

Natural woodland fertiliser could 'close the carbon loop of timber production'

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News

Sonichem are keen to reduce the use of petrochemical products in favour of their lignin based 'glue'.

How 'low-value' forestry products are being turned into everyday chemicals

From October 1, no woodland can be made up of more than 65 per cent of a single tree species

Reminder issued ahead of new UKFS rules coming into effect

Mick Beeson, left, was given his award by estate owner Philip Naylor-Leyland

Mick honoured for 50 years on famous estate